The 5 Best 9 Inch Roller cages (2023 reviews)

The cage is a must have accessory for your daily purpose. It is an ideal handle to use for paintings. It clips in to poles and twists on. It helps keep your roller in place. Its unique far-edge 'flat' design allows you to paint closer to corners. It cleans very easily, with paint and plaster.

The brushes and rollers don't drip, paint is applied (somehow magically) slightly thicker so the second coat is easier. It's easy to remove the roller and the locking feature is a nice addition. It has a mechanism to keep the roller cover from slipping off during use and rolls very effortlessly.

Why We Like This:

Holds the cover well and is strong and will not bend
Holds the roller firmly, but releases easily
Easy to paint and easy to wash
Works smoothly and very easy to get roller cover off frame

Best hand Roller: Shur-Line Ergonomic Handle

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The shur-line ergonomic handle should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. You can get a standard screw end broom handle or any mop handle will work on this. It also makes it easier to put pressure on the roller when painting walls and ceilings especially. It is clean and pristine. The handle doesn’t hit the surface you are painting in tight spaces.

This results in roller covers that are virtually indestructible and roll smoothly every time. The slight curve makes it much easier to roll for several hours.

Why We Like This:

Great tight fit & easy to clean
Very comfortable to hold and even better when using a painters pole
Great roller handle, keeps the cover on the roller well

Best For pro covers: Purdy Easy Roller Cover release

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The purdy easy roller cover release might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year. If you still have the large oversized purdy pro extra 1 3/4" roller covers, this is your frame. It works very well on flat surface, texture and stucco wall and the frame is very stong. It has a lightweight design and comfort grip handle that helps to reduce arm fatigue. The black part of the handle is a softer, rubberized type of plastic, much like a quality putty knife has. It is made to hold more paint and further sq footage in-between bucket dips. It is easy to clean, and won't come loose.

Why We Like This:

Lightweight, durable, easy to clean, and won't come loose
Lightweight cageless frame features nylon fitted bearings for smooth rolling action
New and hot release

Best For DIY jobs: Shur-Line 9 Inch Roller Cage

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If you often find yourself confused about appropriate and satisfactory cage, shur-line 9 inch roller cage is your end point. It is designed for diy jobs big and small. It provides smoother coverage, faster clean up, paint sticking to the wall and not to the roller. The easy-release works very well making it easy to remove the roller.

The roller fits in the wire frame. It is easy to clean and is not turning freely. The quick release does not release on its own when bumped, and the frame is quite solidly built. This results in roller covers that are virtually indestructible and roll smoothly every time.

Why We Like This:

Nice roller well made releases easily
Three easy steps for efficient, effective painting
Eliminates the mess when removing roller after painting

Best With All extension poles: Purdy 9 Inch Roller Cage

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Next on the list, we've got yet another cage that manages to win our hearts. It's the purdy 9 inch roller cage and it's widely considered as cage that has the most suitable features. If you know what you are doing, this is an excellent roller frame. It fits all standard 9" roller covers with a 1-1/2" core. It features a patent pending cage design for smooth rolling and an ergonomic comfort grip handle to reduce fatigue. It does not hold water, does not lose rollers.

The covers slide on easily, and stay on without adjustment, then pops off without a problem, when you are done. It is compatible with all extension poles. These frames are easy to clean, don't hold water and you don't need to spray the inside of the frame with WD.

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