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Get started with window painting

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Window Painting Supplies for seasonal to semi-permanent window art. For fun or profit! I use Behr paint for all of my windows. I use Golden fluid acrylic for my black outlines around objects.
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Small Rollers help ,especially with the base coat
PRIVATE BRAND UNBRANDED 4 in. x 1/2 in. Shed Resistant White Woven Mini Paint Roller With Frame HD MT 102-11 4
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Mini rollers make covering a large area much easier
Unbranded 3 in. x 1/4 in. Tiny Trim Shed Resistant White Woven Mini Paint Roller Kit HD MS 4
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Earth Plastic 4.63 in. Plastic Mini Roller Paint Tray MRT800-75HE
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Make sure to protect the ground and window trim before you start working. You never know when you might bump into a container of paint or drop a brush
Everbilt 6 ft. x 9 ft. Grays Canvas Drop Cloth BARI-DP8-6.9
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Use tape when you need a nice straight line
FrogTape Multi-Surface 1.41 in. x 60 yds. Painter's Tape with PaintBlock 240103
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Use for lettering or protecting window trim
FrogTape Multi-Surface 1.88 in. x 60 yds. Painter's Tape with PaintBlock 240904
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I don't own this ladder but I love that it has a work tray. It's on my wish list
Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro-Grade Steel Step Stool Project Ladder, 300 lbs. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating (9ft. Reach Height) GLHD-3T
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This triangle brush has been a life saver when trying to get a straight line
Artist Brush Set - Medium
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Golden fluid acrylic in the color carbon is a must for a strong, easy to apply, black outline
Golden® Fluid Acrylics 4oz.
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For mixing colors on the job site or ahead of time. A larger brush will fit in these, and you can easily pot the lid back on to switch colors.
Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers 3.2 cup Bowls 4pk
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I keep one of these with water to rinse brushes between colors or to keep wet when switching brushes. Dump somewhere out of the way or put the lid on to dispose of later.
HDX 1 Quart Natural Paint Bucket 2M3
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I put a garbage bag inside to collect trash. At the end of the day I take to garbage bag out, and can dump all used water in here. Put the lid on to transport it until I can dispose of the water
The Home Depot 5 Gallon Orange Homer Bucket 05GLHD2
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One of these will last through several window jobs. I have a pump to pump out water. I need water for rinsing brushes. I purchased mine locally and have them refill it for under $4 when empty.
American Made Water Bottle, 5-Gallon, Blue
 
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One of the best things I use. I can easily access water for rinsing brushes or refilling my drinking water.
JOYHILL 5 Gallon USB Water Bottle Dispenser
 
Zen™ Series 73 Short Handle Flat Wash Brush
 
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My favorite brush for painting windows at the moment
Zen™ Series 73 Short Handle Angle Shader Brush
 
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Foam brushes are not created equal. Get a good one! Get 10!
2 in. Foam King Foam Brush
 
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Get a large scraper for removal. You need the larger one!
Husky 4 in. Metal Wall Scraper WPS-HUS
 
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This scraper is good for shaping objects/ touch ups. It helps create clean lines
Stanley 1-1/2 in. Razor Scraper 28-500