Which Roller for Parquet Varnishing?
Varnishing parquet is not just about the look and aesthetics of the floor, but also about resistance and durability in everyday use.
If you want to repair or lay a new floor, you need the right knowledge and tools — especially top-quality rollers.
Choosing a roller should start with the fabric, because the key is matching it to the varnish and the application rate to be applied to the floor.
Why does the roller shed fibres?
Every floor layer's nightmare — just a few fibres left in the varnish and the whole job is ruined.
Natural or synthetic fabric is used to make the roller, and it must be properly selected. Not all distributors pay attention to this — many focus on profit or lack sufficient expertise.
It is not enough for the material to be strong — it must also be securely attached to the base. The fabric is cut from rolls up to 2 metres wide and spirally wound onto the roller core. The blade cuts fibres at random points, and loose remnants remain in the roller.
Which material to choose?
A few years ago velour dominated among floor layers, but it gradually lost its reputation due to the use of synthetic materials instead of 100% wool. Disappointed customers looked for alternatives — rollers made of polyester, nylon or microfibre. Microfibre eventually conquered the market for floors and parquet.
MICROGROEN — our No. 1 roller for wooden floors
Made in Europe. Specially selected microfibre fabric with a pile height of 11 mm allows varnish application at 100–120 g/m². Bevelled sides prevent stripe formation. During production, the roller undergoes 2× machine and 1× manual cleaning, which prevents fibre shedding.
"Since introducing it into our range in 2005, we have not had a single complaint to this day, even though we sell them in thousands."
🎨 View MICROGROEN in the e-shop →MICRO-5 — for oiling
Same fabric quality but shorter 5 mm pile. Applies less varnish — 80 g/m². Thanks to high quality and low application rate, it is mainly used for oiling wooden floors.
🎨 View MICRO-5 in the e-shop →More affordable alternatives in our range are MICROSTAR and MICRO-TEX with similar fabrics and pile lengths of 11 and 6 mm.