Top Tools Used By Professional Painters

Essential Tools for Painting Project

1. Painter Tape: Painter tape is necessary to prevent paint from getting on the baseboards, crown molding, and other trim. Additionally, if you paint only one wall in a space or do two-toned walls, this tape will help you produce straight lines. Apply caulk to the tape’s edge for an incredibly straight, clean line.
2. Roller Frame: Paint roller covers are placed on a roller frame, which is an unadorned instrument. Make sure it has a threaded end for an extension pole, a plush, gripping handle, and ball bearings for a smooth roll.
3. Extension Pole: You will need an extension pole unless you are 6’8″ to reach the ceiling and tops of the walls.
4. Paint Tray: You will require a paint tray, also known as a roller tray. Before painting a wall, you can load your rollers on these trays and scrape off any extra paint.
5. Canvas Drop Cloths: Painting is messy, and you must protect any surface on which you don’t want the paint to end up. You can choose the cheap, plastic, disposable drop cloths, but we suggest canvas cloths. These don’t rip and last virtually forever. In addition, for added safety and convenience, you can buy drop cloths with a grip on the bottom.
6. Measuring Tape: Don’t try to estimate how many gallons of paint you’ll require. A gallon of paint will cover about 350 to 400 square feet. Instead, measure the surfaces to be painted and multiply by the number of coats required (usually two). The precise amount of gallons you require can then be obtained.
7. Putty Knife: Before painting, you want to fill any small holes or dents with putty or other hole fillers.
8. A Ladder: You will need a ladder for the high spots unless you’re just painting some baseboard trim. There are numerous ladders available for purchase, and this is a useful tool to have around the house for purposes other than painting.
9. Paint Brush Cleaner: Proper brush cleaning and storage ensures long life and repeat quality performance.
10. High-Quality Paint Brushes and Paint Roller Covers: Do not be lured into buying cheap brushes and rollers. Cheap brushes and rollers don’t hold as much paint, produce poor finishes, and leave bristles and fuzz behind. Additionally, you may clean and reuse high-quality brushes and roller covers, which will ultimately save you money.
11. A Brush that is Suited for Your Job: Natural hair brushes are better for oil-based paints, while synthetic brushes are better for water-based paints. Application-specific brushes, including brushes for corners, trims, and walls, are also necessary.
12. Roller Covers: A 1/4′′ nap is recommended for cabinets, doors, and trim to ensure a smooth finish. For typical interior walls, you want a 3/8″ rest for a lightly textured finish. A 50/50 wool/poly blend will provide an excellent finish on walls with any paint. Foam rollers are one-time use items that can be used on doors, cabinets, and trim.