Create a functional paint kit utilizing the following items to streamline and coordinate your next painting job. Ready yourself for success by creating a painting kit that consists of: paintbrushes, primer, paint thinner, a drop cloth, old clothes and shoes, painter’s tape, a multi-purpose paint tool, a putty knife, a paint holder, an optional paint tray liner, a paint can opener, rollers and patching paste. It is a common mistake to think that using a butter knife or a flathead screwdriver will permit you to properly open and close your paint can. If you choose a butter knife or a flathead, you can damage the paint lid preventing an air-tight seal. Being unable to securely seal your left over paint will ruin your capacity to use it in the possible future and lessen your investment.



Definitely buy more painter’s tape than you think you require to avoid an additional trip to the store. Having a few extra paint rollers and an assortment of paintbrushes makes it possible to tackle all locations. An extension bar is vital for vaulted walls and painting roofs. Another extension bar benefit is that it permits you to stand farther back from the wall and reduces splatter on your clothing. Wear a painting set of coveralls or some old clothing for every painting assignment. Unwanted shoes too!

Typically, a paint kit utilizes a roller tray or a paint tray. These come with disposable (or multiple-use if you clean them appropriately) liners. Choose a 5-gallon bucket using a screen grid to remove excess paint from the paint roller.

The multi-purpose paint tool is important in a paint kit. It can be used for pulling nails, cleaning caulking, applying glaze or putty, washing paint roller covers, driving nails and for scraping paint. Wear your safety goggles any time you work above painting ceilings or applying spackle. Paint is full of chemicals and can be harmful to the eyes.

Which Paintbrushes Do You Require?

Using the proper paintbrushes can help you achieve pro results. Synthetic-bristle, nylon paintbrushes are brilliant for latex applications. All-natural bristle paint brushes, on the other hand, are better for oil-based products including stains, varnishes and oils.

Various paint roller covers appear in a variety of naps and textures. For consistent surfaces, shorter nap rollers would be best. Use bumpy rollers if you want to add texture to your finish. Longer napped paint rollers are better for textured areas including stucco.



A paint pot is wonderful for applying smaller amounts of paint instead of working out of the heavy paint can. Dipping your paintbrush into a paint pot will decrease the potential for introducing contaminants and fuzz into your paint can. Pour a bit of paint into your easily portable paint pot, designed wider compared to the regular paint can. Gently dip half of your bristles in to the paint to effectively load your paintbrush. Hold your paintbrush up at an slope to avoid dripping. As you apply paint, the friction from the wall will certainly draw paint from the paintbrush.

Enjoy Professional Results With These Painting Hacks

Here is a stir stick tip! Drill holes in your paint stick, which helps to completely mix the paint. When you cut-in with a paintbrush and then use a roller for the remainder of the wall, “hat-banding,” may result. You'll have a visual difference between the ceiling and the trim if you don’t roll your roller close enough to the ceiling. Get your paint roller in as near to the cut-in areas as possible to prevent this issue. Are you aware that placing old golf balls into the paint can fill extra air space preventing your paint can from drying out?