Abstract: A universally adjustable paint roller in which the roller may be adjusted about three orthogonally disposed axes. The paint roller includes a roller head; a support arm having first and second ends with the roller head being rotatably supported on the first end; a handle for allowing a user to hold the paint roller; and a universal rotating mechanism for rotatably securing the support arm to the handle such that the roller head can be rotated with respect to the handle about three independent axes disposed orthogonally with respect to one another to enable the roller head to be universally adjustable, wherein the roller head is rotatable 360 .degree. about at least two of the axes. The paint roller further includes lock mechanisms for locking the rotating mechanism in a desired position.