The Only Painting Supplies You Really Need

Stock up on these 8 fundamentals prior to tackling your next job.

Nine-Inch Roller

Purchase a nine-inch roller with an excellent, tough arm (such as the Wooster Brush Company Sherlock Roller Frame, $8.50, homedepot.com) and a roller sleeve of the very same size. A quality roller sleeve holds more paint and makes the entire task simpler than a cheapie variation.

2 1/2- inch Paintbrush

You'll likewise require a 2 1/2- inch paintbrush for corners and trim; you may wish to select a sash brush (about $15 to $20), which is a little angled for more control when painting edges.

Painter's Tape

Have: a roll of 3M ScotchBlue Painter's Tape; a drop fabric (canvas is recyclable and remains in location, so it's a satisfaction to utilize; plastic can be slippery, however it's non reusable and economical-- your option).

Moist Cotton Cloth.

A wet cotton fabric for cleaning drips as you go.

Ladder or Stool.

A ladder or feces that lets you reach the ceiling easily without basing on the leading action.

Extension Pole.

You may likewise desire an extension pole (about $30 for a durable one) for ceiling painting if you're painting a big space. Simply connect the roller to the end and you can get long, even strokes while standing flat on the floor.

Roller Grid.

And about that paint tray? You dip the roller in the paint, then run it along the grid to work the paint equally into the nap.

5-Gallon Bucket.


Excess paint leaks back into the pail, suggesting you lose less. Another plus: If you're painting a huge space, you can blend together all your cans of paint in the pail to guarantee constant color. (Remember to top the pail in between sessions to secure the paint.).

Excess paint leaks back into the pail, implying you lose less. Another plus: If you're painting a huge space, you can blend together all your cans of paint in the container to make sure constant color. (Remember to top the container in between sessions to safeguard the paint.).

You dip the roller in the paint, then run it along the grid to work the paint uniformly into the nap.

A quality roller sleeve holds more paint and makes the entire task much easier than a cheapie variation.

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