Abstract: The invention consists of applying a thermosetting adhesive in a molten state to an area where a strip of pile fabric is wound onto a plastic tube which is mounted over a rotating roller. The molten thermosetting adhesive is applied by a nozzle connected to a reservoir where the thermosetting adhesive is heated. After application, the adhesive, the strip of pile fabric and the plastic tube are joined together, forming a structurally integral paint roller body.

Abstract: A closed-end roller cover in which the pile fabric on the end, and the portion of the core to which it is secured, is integral with the main body of the cover, and a method of manufacture thereof. The cover is formed by heating the end portion of a fabric covered blank a short distance at the end, preferably along parallel lines so as to form structural lines of weakness, and immediately thereafter crimping the still pliable end portion inwardly upon itself to form a solid end wall with adhering pile fabric.

Abstract: An improved paint trimming device of the pad type, for precisely painting surfaces up to but not beyond a junction. The base of the device, to which the pad is secured, is provided with a hand grip and an edger in the form of a face plate which extends a substantial distance along the front edge of the base. The edger has runner means which projects downwardly from the lower edge of the face plate and which, when oriented generally perpendicularly to the paint pad, terminates short of the paint pad and projects downwardly only a distance sufficient to enable paint carried by the paint pad to be placed precisely up to a junction but not beyond.