Painting projects. They seem to never end around here because we are always painting something in or around our home. When we first started painting, we realized that there’s a lot more to it than just picking up a brush and tackling the job.
So whether you are painting a project, a bedroom, or any other thing that involves paint, I wanted to give you a list of our MUST have products for any paint project ahead.
First and foremost, run to the store and purchase Frogtape. It’s the best painters tape out there. We tested out several (as we had painted over 10 rooms in our home) and Frogtape is hands down, the best.
Next, You will definitely want to grab a HANDy paint cup. Aside from the molded handle, there is a magnet on the inside of the cup, which allows your brush to adhere to it if you need to set down the cup. This magnet is so incredibly handy! Also, you can buy these plastic inserts, that insert right into this cup, so you don’t have to wash out the cup after each use.
Second thing you need is a paintbrush and a roller. We recommend everything Purdy, we love them especially because you don’t get any fuzz or paintbrush bristles in or on your project. You pay for what you get, and in our opinion, purchasing a nice paintbrush and roller is necessary for a wonderful paint job outcome! Click here for the roller covers and extender pole!
Have some hard to reach places? This Wooster brush is a must have! We used this brush to paint an extensive amount of trim. It saved our hands from all of the painting hand cramps that may arise, especially after painting a large space. We love that it’s lightweight, and easy to hold. We always keep one of these handy around here.
Another amazing product is the purdy paint roller frame. We love using this frame specifically for small paint projects and painting doors. Click here for the rollers that attach.
Aside from purchasing the right products, in order to have a successful painting outcome, you first need to make sure your walls or project are properly prepared.
Step One: Vacuum, wipe down, and dust your project. Whether its walls or a small frame, its important to make sure the dust is completely gone, so that the paint can adhere properly.
Step Two: Apply Primer if needed. Primer is not necessary for all paint jobs. It’s only needed in these cases:
- bare drywall
- stained or repaired areas
- bare wood
- high-gloss finishes
- major color changes
Once you get your project piece or room cleaned, it’s time to head to pick up the paint! Did you know there are Painting Calculators that can calculate the amount of paint you may need for your room or project? Lowe’s offers one here:
https://www.lowes.com/n/calculators/paint-calculator
There are so many other steps that come with painting…like “cutting in”, what type of roller to get, how long you should wait before applying a new coat of paint…but that we will save for another day!
Thank you for stopping by the blog today!
Jenna