Tools for painting
Important tools you need for painting and decorating you room.
- Tape Measure
- First thing you can start with is to measure walls so you’ll know how much paint you need to buy. Typically, 5 LITRES of paint covers 40 square meters.
- Primer
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Make sure you use a primer with a stain blocker.
- Stirrer
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Usually comes free with any paint purchase. Is very important to always stir paint before applying.
- Pouring spout
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Attach the spout to a 5 litres of paint and pour without any mess.
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Five-gallon bucket
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For big jobs that require many litres of paint. Keep the color consistent by mixing all the cans in a large bucket.
- Screen.
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Make sure you place this inside the bucket to wipe any excess paint off the roller.
- Roller tray.
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Use a metal or sturdy plastic tray for smaller projects.
- Tray liner.
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Save clean-up time by using a disposable paint-tray liner.
- Roller cover.
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A 3/8-inch nap provides the best finish for most interior walls.
- Angled sash paintbrush.
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In order to paint trim, use a two-inch angled brush, which will give you more control.
- Blue painter’s tape.
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This is an essential tool for protecting trim or walls that you don’t want to get paint on.
- Drop cloths
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Protect furniture with plastic coverings. Place a reusable canvas drop cloth, which is less slippery than plastic, on the floor.
- Easy filler
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Quicker than spackling: Put easy filler into small holes in the wall.
- Sanding paper
- You will need P120 sandpaper in order to sand the surfaces you applied easy filler powder. Make sure the filler is dry before starting sanding
- Screwdriver
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Use to loosen any ceiling plates of lighting fixtures and remove switch plates before painting.
- Sponge
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Before priming, wash the walls with a few drops of dishwashing detergent mixed with water.
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