Wooster Brushes & Rollers
Wooster is what the professionals buy — and there's a reason for that. Made in Wooster, Ohio since 1851, they engineer brushes and rollers that lay paint down smooth, hold up job after job, and don't shed bristles into your wet paint halfway through a wall. Whether you're cutting in trim, rolling out a living room, or staining a deck, picking the right Wooster tool is half the battle. The other half is technique, and good tools make that part easier too.
Wooster Brush Lines — Finding Your Match
- Silver Tip — Wooster's best all-around brush. Ultra-fine synthetic bristles that lay off incredibly smooth with all latex paints. The paint just flows off these things. If you're cutting in walls or painting cabinets, this is the brush. Worth the price difference over bargain brushes ten times over.
- Shortcut — Angled sash brush with a short, ergonomic handle. Built for cutting in along ceilings, trim, and tight corners. The short handle gives you more control than a full-length brush, especially on detail work. Extremely popular with DIYers and painters alike.
- Pro Series — Contractor-grade brushes built for volume. Multiple bristle blends optimized for different coatings. If you paint for a living, these are designed to keep up with you all day.
- Ultra/Pro Firm — Stiffer bristle for rough surfaces, exterior work, and thick coatings like elastomerics and block filler. The firm bristle pushes paint into textured surfaces and masonry joints.
- Chinex FTP — Designed specifically for oil-based and alkyd paints. The synthetic bristle mimics the feel of natural China bristle but works in both oil and water-based coatings.
Roller Covers — Choosing the Right Nap
The nap thickness on your roller cover determines the finish texture. This is the single most important thing to get right when rolling walls and ceilings:
- 3/16" nap (thin) — Super smooth finish for doors, cabinets, and trim where you want zero texture. Use with enamels and high-gloss paints.
- 3/8" nap (short) — Smooth to light texture. The go-to for smooth drywall, interior walls, and ceilings in newer homes. Most popular nap thickness for interior work.
- 1/2" nap (medium) — Light to medium texture. Works well on lightly textured walls, eggshell and satin finishes, and light orange peel texture.
- 3/4" nap (medium-long) — Medium texture. Good for textured walls, stucco, and knockdown texture. Holds more paint so you reload less often on big walls.
- 1" nap (long) — Heavy texture surfaces — rough stucco, brick, concrete block, popcorn ceilings. The long fibers get into all the nooks and crannies.
- 1-1/2" nap (extra long) — The deepest textures only. Chain-link fences, rough-sawn wood, deeply textured masonry. Holds a ton of paint.
Wooster Roller Cover Lines
- Super/Fab (R239, R240) — Knit fabric roller, great paint pickup and release. The workhorse cover for walls and ceilings. Available in every nap size.
- Pro/Doo-Z (R265) — Woven fabric for the smoothest possible rolled finish. Less stipple than knit covers. Best for doors, cabinets, and high-sheen paints where you want it glass-smooth.
- Microfiber — Ultra-smooth finish with fast paint release. Excellent for eggshell and satin finishes on smooth walls. Minimal splatter.
- Mohair — Thin, dense cover for applying thin-film coatings, epoxies, and enamels. Creates the smoothest possible finish.
Extension Poles & Accessories
- Sherlock GT Poles — Quick-connect extension poles with a solid, rattle-free connection. Available in 2-4 ft, 4-8 ft, and 8-16 ft lengths. The quick-connect tip fits all standard roller frames.
- Roller Frames — Wooster frames are built heavier than the disposable ones. The cage design holds the cover securely and rolls smooth. 9" standard and 18" for big production work.
- Paint Trays & Buckets — The deep-well trays hold more paint and the liner system means easy cleanup. For big jobs, use a 5-gallon bucket with a Wooster roller grid instead.
Cleaning & Care — Make Them Last
- Clean immediately after use. Don't let paint dry in the brush or roller. Latex paint washes out with warm water and a brush comb. Oil-based needs mineral spirits.
- Use a brush comb or spinner. A brush comb straightens bristles and removes paint from the heel. A roller spinner flings out water/solvent fast.
- Reshape and hang to dry. Don't stand a wet brush on its bristles — it bends them permanently. Hang it or lay it flat. Put the cardboard keeper back on once dry.
- A good brush lasts years if you clean it properly. Wooster Silver Tips regularly last professional painters 50+ jobs. Cheap brushes are disposable. Good brushes are tools.
Free shipping on orders over $35. We carry the full Wooster range — Silver Tip, Shortcut, and Pro brushes, Super/Fab and Pro/Doo-Z roller covers in every nap size, Sherlock poles, frames, and accessories. Not sure which brush or roller is right for your project? Tell us what you're painting and what finish you're using — we'll match you up.
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Wooster Silver Tip Thin Angle Paint Brush - 1in
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View full detailsWooster Zip Trim Roller Refl 2-pk - 3in
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View full detailsWooster Silver Tip Angle Sash Paint Brush - 1-1/2in
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View full detailsWooster Silver Tip Angle Sash Paint Brush - 3in
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View full detailsWooster Silver Tip Premium Paint Brush - 2in
WoosterSuperior Bristle Quality The Wooster Silver Tip brush is crafted with top-quality silver-tipped bristles that ensure a smooth and even application....
View full detailsWooster Silver Tip Angle Sash Short Paint Brush - 2in
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View full detailsWooster Bravo Stainer Polyester/brsl - 4-3/4in
WoosterExcellent for all stains, sealers, wood toners (water-based or oil-based). White China bristle/sable polyester blend, square trim. Nickel-plated st...
View full detailsWooster Oil & Latex Stain Brush - 4in
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View full detailsWooster Super/fab FTP 3/8in - 9in
WoosterSuper/Fab FTP is a non-matting, shed-resistant, and fast performance cover. New HydroFlow technology enables the cover to release paint smoothly an...
View full detailsWooster Super/fab FTP 1/2in - 9in
WoosterSuper/Fab FTP is a non-matting, shed-resistant, and fast performance cover. New HydroFlow technology enables the cover to release paint smoothly an...
View full detailsWooster Super/fab FTP 3/4in - 9in
WoosterSuper/Fab FTP is a non-matting, shed-resistant, and fast performance cover. New HydroFlow technology enables the cover to release paint smoothly an...
View full detailsWooster Wooster Super/fab FTP 1/2in Roller Cover 3-Pack - 9in
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View full detailsWooster Pro/doo-z FTP Roller 3/8in - 9in
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View full detailsWooster Super Doo-Z Roller Cover 1/2in - 4in
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View full detailsWooster 3-Pack 9in Super Doo-Z Roller Cover 3/8in
WoosterSuper Doo-Z is the most imitated roller in the industry, but it’s made only by Wooster. Interlocked fibers resist shedding for a “no lint” finish. ...
View full detailsWooster Super Doo-Z Cover 3/16in - 7in
WoosterSuper Doo-Z is the most imitated roller in the industry, but it’s made only by Wooster. Interlocked fibers resist shedding for a “no lint” finish. ...
View full detailsWooster Super/fab Roller Cover 3/8in - 7in
WoosterSuper/Fab rollers were painting faster and achieving better finishes than their peers, it propelled this Wooster brand into becoming the best-selli...
View full detailsWooster Super/fab Roller Cover 1in - 9in
WoosterSuper/Fab rollers were painting faster and achieving better finishes than their peers, it propelled this Wooster brand into becoming the best-selli...
View full detailsWooster Super/fab Roller Cover Non-Beveled 3/4 - 9in
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