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Complete Guide to Painting Tools: Brushes, Rollers & More
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items Choosing the right painting tools can make the difference between a streaky, frustrating project and a smooth, professional-looking finish. In this complete guide, I list all of the tools I have used to paint everything from my home exterior, home in...
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Prep
Prep is tedious , but so important. These things will help get you the best painting outcome.
Always have multiple of these on hand when your are painting. Proper prep is key to an easy paint job
ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface Painter's Tape 1in
A nice drop cloth is a great investment-- a must have for a frequent DIYer
GREEN LIFESTYLE Canvas Drop Cloth 12x15
If you are painting your house this is a must to clean the exterior first.
RYOBI 2000 PSI 1.2 GPM Electric Washer
If you are painting cabinets or furniture this stuff is fantastic for roughing up the surface. It is also cleaner and easier than physically sanding
Klean-Strip Quart Easy Liquid Sander Deglosser
This stuff is so cool when you see it in action. Super easily removes old paint and finishes. Smells like oranges and not chemicals!
Citristrip® Citrus Stripper Paint Remover 40oz
Paint
Everything you need to get a smooth beautiful paint surface
If you have a big project like a house, cabinets, or furniture this will save you so much time
Wagner: Control Pro Series
Super handy for painting tall rooms-- get a nice one that can be several lengths it a small thing but so useful.
1.5-3 ft Telescopic Paint Roller Extension Pole
Super sturdy, and comes with a project bucket, which as someone who DIY's alone a lot has been a game changer. There are other ladders out there with more bells and whistles ,but this one gets the job done at a good price point.
Gorilla Ladders 5.5 ft. Aluminum Dual Platform Heavy-Duty Ladder with Project Bucket(10 ft. Reach), 300 lb. Capacity Type IA Duty Rating GLX-5B
It's always good to have a bunch of stir sticks on hand.
SHLA 10 -Pack 1-gallon Wood Paint stir stick
These little paint buckets with a handle are super nice for cutting in but an old plastic washed out food container works well too.
Mister Rui 2 Inch Paint Brush Set with Cup
When I start a project I typically get a kit like this. It's cost effective. And if I run out of a roller or brush I just supplement by going to my local hardware store
Bates 11-Piece Paint Tray Set with Rollers & Brushes
Lint free rags are nice to have on hand in case of drips and spills.
VALENGO Lint Free Cotton Rags 17x17, 7pc
Clean
Cleaning is no fun ,but it has to be done!
Not going to finish your project in one day? Instead of cleaning up just wrap your paint brushes and rollers in tin foil and they will stay wet.
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil 125 Sq Ft
After you wrap your brush in tin foil for some extra assurance, or if you need to go several days in between painting put your brushes and rollers in a sealed zip lock bag.
Amazon Basics Gallon Food Storage Bags, 120 Ct
This multi tool is super handy to have when opening cans, cleaning rollers, patching walls-- the list goes on
Husky 15-in-1 Painters Multi-Tool with Stainless Steel Blade 91004
Helps clean paint brushes when you are done with your project. Please read the instructions before using, and always use with gloves.
KLEAN-STRIP GKSP94214 Odorless Mineral Spirits