Linzer RS701-SP 8-Piece Roller and Tray Kit

The RS701-SP delivers what contractors actually need: a deep-well metal tray with ladder-lock legs, a 5-wire cage frame with metal ferrule that prevents slippage, and proper roller covers for both large areas and detail work. Skip the plastic junk. This kit’s built for daily jobsite abuse.

The Metal-Over-Plastic Advantage

The deep-well metal tray holds more paint than standard trays, while those ladder-lock legs keep everything stable when you’re working off a ladder. Plastic trays crack when they freeze. They warp in hot trucks. They slide around on ladder rungs. This metal tray features a heavy-duty 5-ply baked phenolic core construction that’ll outlast your truck.

The 5-wire cage frame uses a metal ferrule — that’s the collar that grips the roller cover. Plastic ferrules slip under pressure. Metal doesn’t. When you’re pushing hard to work paint into rough siding or textured ceilings, that grip matters.

Complete Kit Specifications

Component	Specification
Tray	Deep-well metal with ladder-lock legs
9” Roller Frame	5-wire cage with metal ferrule
9” Roller Covers	2 included, 3/8” nap, Pylam/high-density polyester knit
3” Roller Frame	1 included
3” Roller Cover	1 included, 3/8” nap
Brush	2” bristle/polyester blend
Drop Cloth	Polyethylene

Material Performance That Matters

The 3/8-inch nap Pylam synthetic lambskin covers handle latex, oil-based paints, stains, primers, enamels, and clear coats. That’s every coating you’ll throw at them. The synthetic lambskin holds paint without matting down like cheap polyester.

These covers are designed for smooth to semi-smooth surfaces — your standard drywall, primed wood, and light orange peel textures. For heavy stucco or rough siding, you’d want a longer nap, but this kit covers 90% of interior work and most exterior trim.

The included 2-inch bristle/polyester blend brush cuts in corners and handles detail work. Natural bristles hold more paint. Polyester keeps its shape. The blend gives you both advantages.

Who Needs This Kit

Worth it for painters starting a major project who don’t want to piece together components. With a 4.6-star average from 2,817 ratings, contractors trust this setup. The metal construction survives Montana temperature swings that destroy plastic trays left in trucks overnight.

Skip it if you already own quality frames and trays. This kit makes sense for complete replacement or new setup, not filling gaps in existing gear. Linzer offers 9-piece and 11-piece kits with additional roller covers or accessories like scrapers if you need more coverage capacity.

The ladder-lock feature alone justifies the metal tray for anyone painting off ladders regularly. Nothing worse than a tray sliding off a rung when you’re reaching for that last bit of fascia board. This kit solves that problem with actual engineering, not marketing fluff.

FAQs

What paint types work with these roller covers? All paints work: latex, oil-based, stains, primers, enamels, and clear coats. The Pylam synthetic material doesn’t discriminate. It holds and releases all coating types effectively.

How does this compare to box store roller kits? Generic ‘Project Select’ sets often use lower quality materials like plastic trays and thinner wire frames. The metal construction and 5-wire cage design put this kit in contractor-grade territory. You’re buying durability, not just completeness.

What surfaces work with the 3/8-inch nap? Smooth to semi-smooth surfaces work best — standard drywall, doors, cabinets, primed wood trim, and light-texture walls. For heavy knockdown texture or exterior stucco, you’d want 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch nap covers.

Is special prep needed before first use? No prep needed — it’s ready to use, ‘just add paint.’ Some painters like to pre-wet roller covers with water (for latex) or mineral spirits (for oil-based), but the kit works straight from the package.