Abstract: A paint roller assembly having an integral paint roller sleeve washing apparatus for washing a paint roller sleeve without having to remove the sleeve from the paint roller assembly. The paint roller assembly comprises a shield, a manifold connected to the shield and a plurality of tubes. The paint roller shield has a plurality of apertures therethrough. One end of each tube is connected in fluid flow communication to a corresponding one of the apertures and the other end of each tube is connected in fluid flow communication to the manifold. The manifold is connected in fluid flow communication to a fluid source whereby a fluid is sprayed on the sleeve rotating the sleeve and flushing the paint therefrom.