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Using 3/8-inch Nap for Drywall

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Paint roller nap explained

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What happens here

The presenter introduces the 3/8-inch nap roller, describing it as the most common and best all-around choice for interior drywall. He demonstrates its use on a piece of drywall, suggesting it's the go-to if one can only buy a single roller.

Goal: Understand the versatility of the 3/8-inch nap roller for general use.

Tools and materials

  • 3/8-inch nap roller sleeve — For painting drywall and general interior surfaces
  • Paint roller handle — To hold the roller sleeve for painting
  • Drywall piece — To demonstrate painting drywall
  • White paint — To demonstrate painting

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that you actually need. Let's get after it. 1/4 in nap roller, perfect for ultra smooth surfaces like doors or cabinets. 3/8 nap roller, this is probably your most common roller, your best all around choice for interior drywall. If you only could buy one roller, I'd definitely buy the 3/8 first. 1/2 in nap, this roller's for lightly textured walls and ceilings. Holds a little bit more paint than a 3/8, so it gets in the cracks and crevices a little

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