Rota Gold Roller Review from Ciret

At the time of writing this review, the Rota Gold is brand new and only available in a small number of stockists. I know you can buy them online by clicking here, in limited sizes. Long and short pile naps are also available.

These roller sleeves have been developed and manufactured by Ciret, who are probably the biggest painting tool manufacturer in Europe. A lot of their products seem to go under the radar a little bit, but there are a few which stand out. The Kana Tank brush for example, is probably the best paintbrush for applying varnish and stain. I love the Beeline wallpaper paste too, as do a lot of other decorators I know. Masq Painters Tape is also worth a look!!

My Rota Gold Roller Review from Ciret

Right, let’s get down to my personal feelings about the Rota Gold paint roller. I’ll start with a little disclosure; I already love some of the other Rota products, especially the Rota Premier microfiber sleeve. These rollers punch well above their weight in terms of value for money.

The Rota Gold is different though. Ciret haven’t developed the Rota Gold to fit a certain price bracket. They took their time developing this product and introduced new technology to the fold. They made this roller to perform as well as it possibly can.

They used a woven polyamide to make the fibre on the sleeve, resulting in absolutely no shedding at all and very low spatter. They then coated the fibres in a LoTex water-repellent coating, which is unique to this roller. This adds a few benefits which include extending the lifespan of the roller and making it easy to wash out.

Moreover, it holds a phenomenal amount and distributes it evenly. It seems to just cling onto material and allows you to coat large areas of wall or ceiling in every dip.

I honestly love this product. My hope is every stockist clocks onto the quality of the roller and starts to supply it. I’d love to see the Rota Gold on the shelves at my local Crown Decorating Centre, or Tikkurila Pro Club. For now, I’ll just make do with buying them online. Click here to see online prices.

Review Summary

FAQs

Is there a paint roller that doesn’t splatter?

All paint rollers will splatter a little bit, but some a lot more than others. Rota Gold rollers are very low splatter.

Do professional painters use brushes or rollers?

Both. We use a brush to cut in around the edge and then a roller to fill in the larger areas. All Professional Decorators use rollers.

What to do with paint roller when done for the day?

If you’re using the same colour again within the next few days, all you need to do is wrap the paint roller up in a plastic bag and store it in a cool place. If you’re finished with that colour, or you need to leave your paint roller longer, you should wash the paint roller out.

Which roller to use for emulsion paint?

We use a medium pile microfibre roller for walls. Providing you choose a good brand like Rota, you will find that it holds plenty of paint, but allows you to lay it off in a way that avoids orange peel.

How do you get the best paint results with a roller?

Choose a good roller, load it with plenty of paint, and then paint a “W” at the top of your wall to deposit the paint. Then roll all the way up and all the way down the wall, overlapping the “W”. This spreads the paint evenly.

A video Demo