Do you know what you need to get started on your DIY Paint Project? As a professional residential painter, I've come up with a checklist, so you don't have to make 5 extra trips to the store. 😊 Included are my favorite brands and types of paint to u...
#1 Tip: sample the color in the room to paint. Color is RELATIVE to space, lighting, & surroundings
Sherwin-Williams Color Sample Ordering
An eg-shel finish in Cashmere screams elegant and clean ✨
Cashmere® Interior Acrylic Latex Paint
#1 Trim paint on the market (go with satin or semi-glass for the finish)
ProClassic Waterborne Interior Acrylic Enamel
Sherwin Williams' most affordable paint for the painter on a budget. Comes in multiple finish options.
ProMar® 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex Paint
This is the one
DAP Alex Plus 10.1 oz. White Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone 18103
The better the caulkgun... the less messy the experience (trust me)
#1 spackling. Use for nail holes in the walls and trim
DAP DryDex 16 oz. Dry Time Indicator Spackling Paste 12348
Keep this as a handy tool to sand patched spots and rough areas before painting
Sanding Blocks
Great tool for sanding rough areas of full surface walls
Radius360 Pole Sander R360
Don't choose cheap tape when using it to cover floors or make straight lines. When it comes to tape, pick quality like scotch blue.
Blue - Tape
Affordable quality paint brushes for your project... versatile but the best for cutting in around the room
clearcut elite glide - Brushes
Personal favorite roller cover for multiple uses after washing
Purdy® Colossus™ Paint Roller Covers
Microfiber gives the best rolled painted finish. Best for doors and the front of door frames.
Pro tip: roller over the door frame then go back with a paint brush to cut in the sides and smooth out the rolled paint on the front.
Wooster 4 in. x 3/8 in. Mini-Koter Microfiber Roller (2-Pack) 00R3160040
Don't forget these for door frames and doors
4 in - Paint Roller Frames
Favorite roller cover for multiple uses after washing
Purdy® Colossus
Sturdy and lightweight
Purdy® Revolution™ 9” Roller Cover Fixed Frames
Make sure and get the plastic covers... easy cleanup
9 in. Metal Paint Roller Tray RM400
Save your wrists when rolling by adding a pole extender
Paint Roller Extension Poles
Harbor Freight = budget friendly
Drop Cloths & Sheeting
Cover the furniture!!
Plastic Sheeting
A 4ft ladder is light and handy for medium size DIY projects.
4 ft. - Step Ladders
A 4ft ladder is a light carry and very handy
4ft Type I Fiberglass Single Sided Step Ladder w/Stability Feet FS104
If you don't have this ladder around the house, add it to your list immediately
Werner 6 ft. Aluminum Step Ladder (10 ft. Reach Height) with 250 lb. Load ...
Never hurts to protect your lungs from sanding dust and paint fumes
