10 Best Paint Rollers UK 2023 | Hamilton, Harris and More

The Hamilton brand is synonymous with quality painting equipment and this set is an excellent example of this. Featuring a screw-fit cage roller frame with a soft grip handle as well as one long pile and five medium pile woven covers, this will give fast, even coverage on your walls. 

Boasting reduced fibre loss thanks to the thermobonding technology used to create the covers, it delivers a smooth finish every time. If you are looking for quality equipment that will give you that professional edge, you've found it. It includes spare roller covers, too, and the price is very reasonable for this kind of quality.

This 10-piece set really covers most of your bases when it comes to doing your own painting. With two rollers of 4” (10 cm) and 9” (23 cm), it’s got your small fiddly areas and your larger, flat areas covered! Two covers with a 1/2” (12 mm) pile for each size are included, making these suitable for most indoor jobs on fairly smooth surfaces.

This is a great set with everything you need for painting a room, for example. The paint rollers are fantastic all-rounders suitable for all types of paint and will easily connect to click-in type extension poles for more reach. If you’re after convenience and great value, then this set is a great choice for you.

This paint roller from Rollingdog is a great all-rounder that’s perfect for painting larger surfaces such as walls and ceilings. It comes with a sturdy frame and a fluffy, 1/2” (12 mm) roller cover suitable for semi-rough and semi-smooth surfaces.

A great roller for a variety of painting tasks, the shed resistant cover can be used with both oil based and water based paints. For an affordable price, you'll receive a robust quality product that gives a smooth, streakless finish. 

Comprising a 9” (23 cm) paint roller frame and four medium-pile roller sleeves, this set is suitable for the majority of indoor painting jobs. Not only does the frame boast a soft and comfortable handle, but the roller covers included are engineered to minimise paint splatter while being more forgiving on less-than-perfect surfaces.

A good option if you’re in the market for quality, value-for-money painting tools, you can’t go far wrong with this set. It’s from a range of Harris painting equipment, and the Harris extension pole is compatible with these roller covers for even faster coverage of large areas.

The Coral Complete Decorating Project Box includes a 9” (23 cm) roller featuring Coral’s lightweight HEADLOCK frame for security. Other accessories include a roller sleeve, a brush and tray, sandpaper, a dust sheet, masking tape, a sponge and even disposable gloves.

Making sure you have the right equipment for the job is important, and this set from Coral has all the tools you need – bar the paint – to get transforming your walls. With good quality tools at a very reasonable price, this is a great choice if you want a no-nonsense bit of kit that’s going to help you with the task at hand.

This mini kit is perfect for use on smooth surfaces to achieve that ultra-professional finish. Excellent for use with oil-based paints and varnishes (although it’ll be fine with emulsions too), this set comprises two small 4” (10 cm) high-density foam roller sleeves alongside a frame and tray.

If you need to paint a small area like around a window frame, skirting boards or other narrow bits, then this is the way forward. Foam rollers such as this can give you that flawless finish on smooth surfaces (don’t forget to sand first!), so this set is ideal if you really want to take your DIY up a notch!

The HandiRoll makes quick work of painting large areas. It has both an integrated paint reservoir that contains 550 ml of paint and, cleverly, a power trigger that pumps the paint onto the roller to reduce the need to keep reloading it. 

With a 23 cm wide roller and 12 mm long pile, this roller is ideal for more textured surfaces. The adjustable handle also extends your reach without the need for wobbly stepladders when painting high walls and ceilings. If you are looking to make bigger jobs quicker, easier and tidier, then the Wagner Handiroll 550 is a brilliant option. 

This option comes with a longer than usual frame of 25” (63 cm) and one fluffy cover suitable for smooth to semi-smooth surfaces. Ideal for emulsion paints, this 9” (23 cm) roller is designed to tackle interior walls and ceilings quickly and efficiently. It is compatible with Harris screw-fit extension poles and replacement sleeves can be purchased separately.

Claiming to give 30% better coverage when compared to other Harris rollers, the Powercoat efficiently holds paint within its fibres and doesn’t splatter it while you’re applying it – a great benefit when painting ceilings! This is a good, solid option from a trusted brand. However, for some users, the frame can be heavy, particularly when painting high up.

For larger areas, using a wider roller will help with a more rapid application. This adjustable frame will take rollers between 12 and 18" (30-45 cm) wide, so you can paint entire walls or ceilings quickly. The frame is lightweight and adjustable, but it supports both ends to give it extra stability, which is important with wider rollers.

As this set contains just the frame and roller, you would need to then choose a separate handle, but this has the benefit of giving you the flexibility to choose exactly which components you need for the task at hand. However, if you want an all-in-one product that’s ready to go, then this is not the option for you.

The Hynec paint roller set offers great value and contains two paint rollers (4" (10 cm) and 9” (23 cm)) to cover larger walls and ceilings as well as smaller areas such as windowsills and skirtings. It also includes a large tray and brush for cutting in, so you have pretty much all you need for most DIY painting jobs around the house.

If you’re in the market for a decent roller set for beginners and budget is an issue, then this is a good pick. However, we have ranked this set lower in the listings as the sleeves are not compatible with other brands of roller frames.