If you've ever had to get down and dirty with a roller, then you know that painting a room isn't always the bulk of the work — preparatory measures and cleanup can be the most frustrating labor. The Paint Pod promises to eliminate both. At the system's heart is the "pod," which you load with paint canisters or plain ol' water. Paint is fed to the roller by way of a tube, so you won't drip going from the paint tray to the wall. After it's all done, slide the roller back into the pod and it'll rinse itself automatically.
Now here comes a little skepticism. The roller looks a bit too narrow and doesn't seem to toss down the same, solid coat of paint you'd get with a thicker roller sleeve. It's not really saving you time if you have to apply more coats. Another warning: drips aren't only a danger when moving from the tray as the actual act of rolling will give you plenty of back-splatter. Watch the video above for yourself and see if you agree.
Depending on where you shop, the Paint Pod goes for around $140, though a system such as this forces you to pay a premium for accessories.
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By benwah at 4:36 PM ON 07/03/08
To get enough paint on the wall so that it doesn't look like carp, there is going to be enough to splatter on that shield, and drip down. Wagner has had the power roller out for years, and the only advance with this product is that it is "self-cleaning". However, a roller that is truly clean will not have a pink tint to it like the video shows, so it must not do a red-hot job on that front.
The electrostatic painter has been around for a very long time, too, but this is the first one I've seen brought to the masses. I would hope that the "dotty" look of the paint tones down as it cures...