A shield for a paint roller is adapted for washing a paint roller while the roller is mounted within the shield. The paint shield includes a splash guard that when not being used for washing, is rotated into a splatter guard. When the roller is to be washed, the spray shield is rotated to cover the opening defined by the splatter guard. The spray shield has openings defined therein so that wash water may drain therethrough while through which little or no watery paint spray may pass. A water hose is attached to the splatter guard which supplies water to a chamber which includes a slot extending the length of the roller and which includes holes positioned to direct sprays of water at the roller bearings. In a preferred embodiment, a second chamber is provided to have liquid soap placed therein which mixes with the water to aid in cleaning the roller. The paint shield includes a unique handle attachment which is adjustable from its normal position orthogonal to the major axis of the roller, so that, for example, the portion of a ceiling over furniture may be painted without the need for moving the furniture. An additional unique feature provides for completely cleaning the journal and bearing structures provided for the roller. The bearing journals are covered by the shield to prevent paint dripping out of the side of the shield and smearing adjacent surfaces.