How to make a wall roller

Wall rollers, also often referred to as wallpaper rollers, are a common tool used to install wallpaper or paint onto a wall. Nowadays, there are many styles of wall rollers on the market with different prices, but they are pretty much the same. Below we will introduce a detailed wall roller to help you make your own handful of professional rollers.

1.Preparation of materials First, you need to prepare the required materials. A hollow roller with a length of about 23 centimeters and a diameter of about 5 centimeters. It can be found from some discarded medical equipment or bicycle handles. In addition, some fleece of the right thickness, which can be cut from an old towel or fleece jacket, needs to be sized about 6 cm more than the circumference of the roller, and leave a 1-2 cm seam edge.

2. After cutting the fabric and following the circumference of the roller, cut the fabric into a long strip and sew it together with a needle and thread to form a circle. Make sure the stitching doesn't show, so you can press it upside down to the bottom and sew on some thread.

3. To adhere the fleece fabric to the roller by gluing the round fabric, you can use a simple homemade glue. The glue is made by mixing 1 part wood finish glue with 3 parts water and stirring until there are no particles. When applying the glue, make sure you avoid saturating the glue. Gradually pull the fleece upwards until it is around the full circumference of the roller. Trim excess fabric with scissors.

4. Perfect your tools Wait for it to dry and the wall roller is ready to use. However, if you want to add some detail and detailing to the top of the roller, you can decorate the roller handle with various things such as crank pins, plastic tubes or non-slip sleeves for added grip and comfort.

5. PrecautionsMade wall rollers are sometimes paired with different types of wallpaper adhesive, so there is a risk of leakage and through the fabric. To avoid this, the roller can be coated with a clear layer of glue to prevent the glue from coming through outside the velvet.

When making wall rollers, it is important to be safe and avoid common injuries such as cutting your own fingers. It is best to wear gloves throughout. Making a good wall roller can make DIY wallpaper construction and paint work more convenient and efficient, and you can freely choose materials and styles according to your own preferences to meet the needs of different types of decoration.