The first thing to consider when choosing a paint roller is what size is best for you and your project ... Decide which type of roller cover to use based on what you’re painting.

Just because there’s not a big, bold sign on your brand-new paint roller cover telling ... in your painting project (Pro-tip: The best roller covers are made of a mix of wool and synthetic.) ...

However, there are many styles to choose from, and Lopez suggested trying out different patterns and styles to find the one ...