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Things I use when I paint a room
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items I have painted so many rooms and have learned a lot from it. These are all the essential tools I use every single time I paint. I own all of these, have bought them all myself, and continue to buy them. I know they will help you achieve the desired q...
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Paint Prep
Painting Supplies
Cleaning Up
Paint Prep
I love how many come in this package. And they are really big. Sometimes I will cut them in half because I don't need a peice that long. Definitely useful when covering carpet or furniture when painting or sanding.
9 ft. x 12 ft. Clear Plastic Drop Cloths (6-Pack)
This is the best painters tape out there! It will give you the cleanest lines. I always choose this over the blue painters tape.
Multi-Surface 1.88 in. x 60 yds. Painter's Tape with PaintBlock
If you get these just a little damp they are perfect for wiping down your walls before painting. You need to wipe your walls to make sure your paint will stick. I also keep one or two of these handy in case I get a drip on the carpet.
MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Pack of 12
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I use this to repair any holes from curtain rods or pictures I've hung on the wall. It's really easy to use and easy to sand smooth, which is really important. I also like how it changes color when it's dry so I know when it's ready to be sanded.
DryDex 16 oz. Dry Time Indicator Spackling Paste
I like to use a sanding block to sand my walls smooth after repairing them. Using a block like these helps to keep it all level. This set comes with 4 different grits which is nice as I usually end up using all of them.
Sanding Sponge, 60 80 120 220 Grit, 4 Pcs
I wasn't sure this would be worth it. Not all paint gadgets are. Sometimes a paintbrush is better than anything else. But this was perfect for painting all the corners of my closet shelves. There were so many edges and corners and this applied paint ...
3.5 in. Corner Painter
Painting Supplies
This is the standard roller frame I use and have owned for 7 years. It's still going strong! It's cheap but works well and fits most rollers.
9 in. Standard Paint Roller Frame
This is the pack of rollers I always get. They are good priced and work well.
9 in x .375 Polyester High-Density Knit Paint Roller Cover Applicator/Tool (3-Pack)
My all time favorite paint brush. I have been using this kind for 7 years and can't find anything that beats it. The soft handle is short and makes it easy to maneuver and get into small corners. I also love that it's rubber because I don't get blist...
2 in. Shortcut Polyester Angle Sash Brush
This is the same amazing wooster brush I love, but this version has a little hook that you can pull out and hang over your paint can. A fun feature that make it a little easier to have less mess when painting.
2 in. Shortcut Hook & Hold Polyester Angle Sash Brush
I have this cute set of safety glasses and love them. They are really comfortable but don't make me feel stupid because they are cute. I have gotten paint in my eyes from painting a ceiling before, so I like to wear these especially when painting a c...
konqkin Safety Glasses, Anti Fog, Clear
This primer is the absolute best. You don't have to sand before you use it, and it sticks to everything. I've used it to paint over some cabinet doors that are super shiny and slippery and I've had no issues with paint chipping. My favorite primer of...
Valspar Interior/Exterior Bonding Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer (1-Gallon)
Cleaning Up
The best painters tool! I use this for removing nails, for smoothing out the wall spackling, and most important for cleaning my rollers. The curved edge can be used to scrape all the paint out of your paint rollers so none of it is wasted.
15-in-1 Painter's Tool
I use this tool to get all the paint out of my paint brushes. I've gotten along without it before, but my brushes get gummed up and have to be thrown away a lot faster. Definitely worth buying because it will save you money on not buying new brushes.
Stainless Steel Stripping Brush