Glue roller

[jddevel]

Looking for an in-expensive glue roller. I assume disposable. I`m about to fix a vinyl type planked tile to a narrow boat roof. Fixing to ply using Evo-Stik TX613 Thixotropic. So working over head. Any roller suggestions/advice please?

 

[RobinBHM]

We use cheap radiator rollers from toolstation then chuck em out.

I imagine any brand would do.

 

[Normancb]

If you need a bit more pressure, I've used a cheap print roller with epoxies - the sort of thing photographers use to lay down prints and artists use to ink printing plates. Very hard PU rubber and give a nice thin film. Lots of suppliers on ebay.

 

[sunnybob]

dont forget your hat and glasses

 

[jddevel]

" Very hard PU rubber and give a nice thin film. " Thanks for that advice Normancb. I assume their easy to clean as obviously will be doing over a few hours and those I`ve seen don`t appear to come with spare/replaceable rollers. Or are you advocating throwing away repeatedly?

 

[Bm101]

Wallpaper roller? Think I'm probably missing the point as usual. Spreads the glue out alright, quick wipe of the plastic wheel with a rag and chuck it out the way. Like I say apologies if i'm missing the point. (Again) :|

*sits in the corner with a pointy hat and writes out fifty times : Don't get involved with the bigger boys you'll just embarrass yourself (again).

 

[petermillard]

I generally use a decent 4" foam roller to spread adhesive when joining larger flat areas, then a hard rubber roller from an art shop to apply even pressure to the panels - works a treat, generally. The advantage of a cheap foam roller with contact adhesive is that if it goes off, you just chuck it away and use another, at minimal cost.

HTH Pete