Smart Edge Manual Trigger Roller

A:  It may be possible, but you'd have to thin that type of paint so much it would lose its elastomeric properties. The entire point of elastomeric paint is to provide fast complete coverage of rough surfaces like stucco, brick or stone. These devices are NOT designed to withstand the pressure required to push that stuff through the plastic tube without thinning. Thinning reduces adhesion and means applying more coats, thereby negating any benefit of elastomeric paint. So, from my experience with that tool and that type of paint, I'd suggest traditional application methods. Super stiff brushes or heavy textured rollers are faster, easier and cheaper. I hope that helps! ;-)

A:  You cannot, it's too thick and should not be thinned.

A:  Any water based or oil based paint or stain is fine.

A:  Supposedly, you can use these tools with ANY type of paint, so long as it has the right viscosity. I found that these plastic pumps can't withstand the pressure of normal interior paint without thinning. The tubes bulge and the seals leak. So, that is why I don't like these pump-action tools for ANY application. That advice applies double to any thick "one coat" paint.

A:  Yes I used it with acrylic paint

A:  Below is a link to the installation instructions and guide to how to load and use the Smart Edge Manual Trigger Roller. http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/5e/5eb22033-c63a-4d2a-9894-bc00c3f19c61.pdf Detailed installation instructions and product specifications can be found by selecting the product on HomeDepot.com. Then scroll down to “specification”. You will find installations instructions and user guide to the right. Thank you for shopping at The Home Depot. Charlotte of the Home Depot Community.

A:  There is a tube you must use to fill edger. Aggravating!

A:  Here is a video we prepared on how to fill the Smart Edge Roller along with some tips on using the roller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciy2FOUo5fM Please contact our technical support staff at 1(800)328-8251 if you have any other questions or needs.

A:  You remove the head and put on an extension that goes into the paint reservoir and pull the plunger back. I actually used the tool as simply a paint plunger since the roller didn't work for me.

A:  It comes with a part not shown in the images that attaches to the top of the tank in the same place the roller cover assembly attaches. This part is like a big hollow plastic needle through which paint is suctioned from the can into the tank when you pull back on the black plunger handle on the opposite (back) end of the device from the rollercover. The suction required to do this is produced identically to how the plunger in a hypodermic needle will create suction to fill the chamber of the needle with solution when you pull back on it and have the needle submerged in liquid. You are simply creating a vacuum or suction effect when you pull back on the plunger that sucks the paint right into the tank. Take the suction tip off, put the rollercover back on, and you're ready to keep going. Entire refill process takes maybe 2 minutes and this tank lasts a LOT longer when doing trim then you would think by looking at it.

A:  This roller can apply any paint a conventional roller can.

A:  REMEMBER EPOXY IS A 1 USE APPLICATION. IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO REMOVE ALL USED EPOXY. NOT A WISE IDEA TO REPLACE THE ROLLER AND ALL CONNECTED PARTS EACH TIME YOU USE EPOXY!!!!!!

A:  NO. These don't work well for any high-viscosity paint, and epoxy resins can soften the plastic tubes, making them even more likely to leak. Also, clean up would be a nightmare. Epoxy requires chemicals to dissolve. Unless you had some way to pump gallons of noxious poison paint thinner through that tube, you'd have to throw the tool away after use. I'm not convinced the plastic and rubberized components would even withstand exposure to epoxy at all.

A:  For a one time use you can, but the valving an seals will not stand up well to the rigors of cleaning off epoxy, the chemicals will likely break down the duck bill valve.

A:  We do not recommend using epoxy paint through the roller because it is too thick and will clog the holes in the roller cover. If you would like to discuss this you can call us at 1-800-328-8251.