Ratings & Reviews for Purdy 4.5-in x 1/4-in Nap Parrot Smooth Mini Woven Paint Roller Cover
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise this roller for delivering an exceptionally smooth, mirror-like finish on cabinets, furniture, and trim, with many calling it the best they've used. However, a substantial number report significant lint and fiber shedding that requires delinting before use and sometimes leads to rework. Reviewers also note that results vary based on technique and surface type, with some experiencing skipping or marks if not used with proper pressure and a wet edge. While experienced users swear by it, others feel performance is inconsistent and application instructions are unclear. Despite these concerns, most customers consider the finish quality worth the learning curve.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Absolute garbage
Would Not RecommendI’m surprised they still sell this garbage. Small pieces coming off of the roller almost immediately you start painting. If you love sanding, you’ll love this product.
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listed as 3" on web site
Would Not RecommendOrdered 3" roller cover, received 4 1/2" roller cover twice because lowes web page product discription says 3" roller cover, but product item number is a 4 1/2" roller.
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paint roller
Would Recommendeasy to work with and cleans up well
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Great roller for water-based poly application
Would RecommendThe product was as described and led well during the entire process. There was some lint that I had to remove prior to the beginning of the job. Strongly recommend.
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Great Service
Would RecommendItems were delivered promptly and just what I ordered.
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NOT Very Smooth
Very disappointed. The roller left blue lint/fibers and huge paint ripples. Will never buy again, it was a waste of money. I should have read the reviews first. The lint/roller fibers seem to be a problem.
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Best mini mirror finish roller
Would RecommendThis is hands down the best mini roller for clear high gloss finish you can buy in box store . Purdy quality control is much better than most . Always hit ur roller with a soft brush before loading with product . If you keep a wet edge and full roller it will level off to mirror finish everytime . I have found it does not work well with latex products without the use of fluid flow addition to paint.
Lint lint lint
Would Not RecommendLeft green lint all over the latex paint - after I delinted the roller two times with painters tape. Worst roller cover I've ever used. Should have read the reviews first.
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lots of green thread linting
Would Not Recommendpurchased for interior door project which required priming prior to applying urethane paint. the linting was terrible, leaving green threads all over the primer coats requiring additional sanding.
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Best roller for furniture
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought the 4 inch Parrot rollers for my dresser top and the finish was phenomenal
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Lint
Would Not RecommendUsed this roller because we wanted a super smooth finish on the final coat of a desk, we ended up with blue/green lint in the white paint on all surfaces. We should have stuck with the Wooster roller we used for the first coat, we now need to sand down and recoat to repair after using this Purdy roller.
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Worked great for oil based marine spar urethane
Works as advertised. Used a high quality ultra soft brush to apply spar urethane and still had brush strokes. Be thorough with the delinting (rolled over painters tape as another reviewer recommended) and you will have a superior result.
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looks almost like spray painted
Would Recommendwithout a doubt the best roller cover I've ever used to paint kitchen cabinets
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Fibers from roller come off
Would Not RecommendNice finish but the roller fibers come off and ruin the finish
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Worst roller I’ve ever used
Would Not RecommendWorst roller I’ve ever used. The fabric would separate along the seem and create marks on the wall. I would not suggest using this roller
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Thank you for taking the time to review the Purdy Parrot roller cover. I'm sorry that the fabric is separating along the seam. I can understand h...
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