STALCO paint rollers and brushes: which tools do you need to apply paint?

Once the surface is ready, you still need the right paint roller, brush, tray or set to put paint on the wall — cleanly, at the right width, and with a sleeve or bristle that matches the job title on the product.

At Saniso the STALCO / STALCO PERFECT apply range covers 185 products: 87 rollers (covers and accessories), 80 brushes, 12 paint accessories (trays, buckets, grids), 5 painting sets and 1 paint spray set. Browse Painting tools and Painting accessories under Tools, then open Rollers and Brushes. Saniso B.V. in Zwaag sells the STALCO / STALCO PERFECT brands as a wholesaler and webshop. This guide is the apply part of Saniso’s painter series (post 3 of 3); prep and mask tools are covered in the other painter guides on the same hub.

What counts as “apply” tools at Saniso (rollers, brushes, trays, sets, sprayer)?

Apply tools here are the STALCO / STALCO PERFECT products you use to put paint, varnish or plaster onto a surface — not tapes, foils, putty knives, sanding tools, scrapers or paint cans.

On saniso.nl this range is:

Together that is 185 SKUs under STALCO and STALCO PERFECT. Brands on this assortment: STALCO and STALCO PERFECT.

Why match the tool to the paint and the surface?

You match the tool for painting walls, trim and detail so the sleeve or brush you pick agrees with the job in front of you. Large flats go faster with a mid or wide roller; edges, frames and radiators need a brush or a narrow sleeve; ceilings and high walls need a telescopic pole with a matching holder.

On Saniso, product titles carry paint-line labels such as UNIVERSAL, ACRYL, NITRO, WOOD, facade or plaster. Where a live product page adds CHARACTERISTICS, those claims belong to that artikelcode only. Example: the page for S-38841 Gold thread UNIVERSAL 180 mm lists emulsion and acrylic paints; S-38827 Green thread ACRYL names water-based, latex, wood preservatives and acrylic varnishes; S-38811 Velour NITRO refers to nitro-based paints and varnishes. Do not treat one page as a rule for every other roller or brush.

Who typically buys these products at Saniso?

Saniso B.V. in Zwaag sells STALCO / STALCO PERFECT as a wholesaler and webshop. Typical buyers order rollers, brushes, trays and sets for painting and renovation jobs — trade and project customers who need widths, brush types and accessory sizes in stock, plus serious DIY buyers who pick a line by title label. Product pages describe surfaces and applications (walls, wood, radiators, wallpaper, plaster, facade); they do not lock each SKU to “DIY only” or “professionals only”. Match the title and the live product page to your job.

Roller, brush, set or sprayer — which job fits which tool?

Use this map as a first filter, then open the matching category:

A roller spreads paint over large areas; a brush cuts in edges and reaches shapes a sleeve cannot; a set packages tray, handle and two sleeves for a compact start; the sprayer on Saniso is a multi-tool pneumatic kit, not a full spray-system guide.

Choosing a paint roller (sleeve material, width, nap, frame)

Roller covers and accessories sit under Rollers. The site groups sleeves by material name — for example Polyamide rollers, Polyester rollers, Polyacrylic rollers and Velour rollers. Treat the category name as the category label on saniso.nl; paint suitability still comes from each product title or that SKU’s product page.

Paint-line labels on titles: UNIVERSAL, ACRYL, NITRO, WOOD, facade, plaster

These markers are the product-line names printed in the title — not a general chemistry chart.

Gold thread UNIVERSAL also appears as separate artikelcodes under Polyacrylic and Polyamide/polyester categories (for example S-38841 and S-38782). Treat them as separate product pages — same marketing name, different codes and categories.

Width and axis: mini / mid / wall rollers and ø6 vs ø8 holders

Many cover titles use the pattern width / core Ø / nap / ø axis in mm (for example 180 / 48 / 12 / ø8). Nap figures that appear in titles include 4, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 18 and 21 mm — use the number printed on the title. That page does not set one nap height for every job.

Match holder axis to cover axis: ø6 holders for narrow sleeves, ø8 for 180/250-class covers. Example wall roller: S-38841 (180 / 48 / 12 / ø8). Example mini WOOD: S-38790 (100 / 17 / 9 / ø6). Foam, flock and Moltopren titles often show width / 35 / ø6 without a separate nap figure.

Roller accessories: holders and telescopic poles

13 accessories sit under Roller accessories: STALCO paint roller holders (50 / 100 / 180 / 250 mm, including a radiator holder), STALCO PERFECT handles in matching sizes, and telescopic poles.

Pair pole and holder using the millimetre and ø figures in each title. The product page for S-38883 describes telescopic adjustment for extended reach; S-38905 notes use with telescopic poles — keep claims to those pages.

Choosing a brush (flat, round, radiator, wallpaper, bench)

All 80 brushes sit under Brushes. Counts by category:

Flat lines also carry UNIVERSAL / WOOD / ACRYL / NITRO markers in the title — same label rule as rollers: cite the title or that SKU’s product page only.

English vs American flat brushes (STALCO vs STALCO PERFECT lines)

Both are flat brushes on saniso.nl. The brand and title series differ:

On these product pages: S-38974 UNIVERSAL lists oil and nitro paints, flat shape, wooden handle; S-38990 WOOD names varnishes, stains and impregnations for wood; S-39002 ACRYL names emulsion, acrylic and latex; S-39020 NITRO names oil and nitro. American UNIVERSAL S-73700 likewise lists oil and nitro for small jobs. Prefer the live page for each width you order.

Special shapes: radiator, round, wallpaper, bench brushes

On the STALCO PERFECT round brushes we checked, the page states a 50% bristle / 50% beechwood blend; on the STALCO PERFECT wallpaper brushes we checked, 50% bristle / 50% synthetic. Those blends apply only to the products whose pages state them.

Trays, buckets and grids — loading paint cleanly

12 accessories help you load and hold paint. Browse Painting trays, Paint buckets and Paint grids.

Use the title millimetres and litres as your order sizes. Some product pages show TECHNICAL DATA that does not match the title (for example a medium tray titled 240×320 mm); use the title and check the live page. S-73926 is titled as a paint grid and may appear under the paint buckets category on the site — open the product page when you order it.

Painting sets: when a ready kit is enough

Five STALCO sets under Sets with rollers package a small apply kit. Titles consistently name a tray 150×290 mm, a handle 100 / ø6 mm, and two roller sleeves (~100 mm; Moltopren set uses 110 mm):

Identify each set by its title. Where a product body text and the title disagree, stay with the title contents (tray, handle, two rollers of the named line) and check the live page before you order.

The single paint spray set is S-58705 under Paint spray guns. The product description lists a pneumatic hose 5 m, a 1/4″ quick connector, paint gun, oil gun, tire inflating gun and blow gun — a workshop kit, not a roller or brush substitute for everyday interior walls.

Overview: STALCO / STALCO PERFECT apply tools at Saniso

Representative story examples (not a dump of all 185): Gold thread UNIVERSAL S-38841, Silver Black UNIVERSAL S-73870, Velour NITRO S-38811, Green thread ACRYL S-38827, Microfiber WOOD S-38790, English UNIVERSAL brush S-38974, American UNIVERSAL brush S-73706, radiator S-38950, tray S-38893, set S-38913, spray set S-58705, telescopic pole S-38883. Full listings live under Painting tools and Painting accessories.

FAQ

When do you use a paint roller instead of a brush?

Use a paint roller for large flat walls and ceilings where a sleeve covers area quickly. Use a brush for cutting in edges, frames, radiators, wallpaper paste and shapes a roller cannot reach. Many jobs need both: roller on the field, brush on the detail. Start from Rollers and Brushes.

How do you choose roller width and nap for walls vs detail work?

Read the millimetres in the product title. Mini widths (50–110 mm, often ø6) suit detail and doors; 150–180 mm covers everyday rooms; 200–270 mm covers larger flats where those widths exist. Nap appears as a separate figure in many titles (4 / 9 / 11 / 12 / 18 mm and others) — order the figure printed on the sleeve you want, and match the holder ø6 or ø8 to that sleeve. Example wall size: S-38841 (180 / 12 mm nap / ø8).

What do UNIVERSAL, ACRYL, NITRO and WOOD mean on STALCO roller and brush titles?

They are product-line labels in the title on saniso.nl. UNIVERSAL lines are titled as universal; ACRYL, NITRO and WOOD mark those lines in the name. Where a product page adds CHARACTERISTICS (for example emulsion/acrylic on a Gold thread UNIVERSAL page, or oil/nitro on an English UNIVERSAL brush), that text belongs to that artikelcode. Do not treat the label as a chemistry rule for every other roller or brush — open the live page for the product you buy.

English brush or American brush — what is the difference?

Both are flat brushes. English Brush is the STALCO flat series (about 1″–4″, UNIVERSAL / WOOD / ACRYL / NITRO). American brush is the STALCO PERFECT flat series (about 1″–3″ with the same label families). Title triplets often show different depth figures (English often 15 mm; American often 18 / 22 mm). Compare S-38974 and S-73706 on their product pages.

When is a painting set better than buying roller, tray and handle separately?

Choose a painting set when you want one package for a small room or starter kit. Titles list tray 150×290 mm, handle 100 / ø6, and two sleeves of a named line (Velur NITRO, Green thread ACRYL, Gold thread UNIVERSAL, Microfaser WOOD, Moltopren ACRYL). Buy loose rollers, trays and holders when you need other widths, nap figures or accessory sizes — browse sets under Sets with rollers.

Do you need a paint sprayer for normal interior painting?

Not for a standard roller-and-brush interior job. Saniso’s apply assortment includes one paint spray set, S-58705: a pneumatic kit with hose, quick connector, paint gun, oil gun, tire gun and blow gun. It sits under paint spray guns (pneumatics branch), not as a replacement for the 87 rollers and 80 brushes in this guide.

Contact: Saniso B.V., De Corantijn 95, 1689 AN Zwaag · +31 85 488 5920 · Contact.