There are all sorts of paint estimators online that can help you determine how many gallons of paint you need per square foot. A gallon of paint should be able to cover about square feet — or square feet twice if you end up needing another coat.
Many people choose to apply their paint directly on their walls. You see, priming your walls before painting them gives you a nice, even, and light base. You might not even have to double up with a second coat. There is but one hard-and-fast rule when it comes to primers, though. For all other paint bases, you can use a latex primer. There are so many different types of paint on the market that it can get really overwhelming really quickly.
I just use any clean stick I have lying around to stir the mixture, but you can also attach a paint stirrer bit to your drill and mix it that way. The best way to paint is to pour the paint from this bucket into a paint tray and close the paint bucket.
However, I suppose you could also dip your brushes and rollers directly into the bucket. If you prefer this method, you may also want to use a paint screen.
The metal grid basically hangs inside the bucket, so you can scrape off the excess paint you scoop up with your brush or roller. If everything goes according to plan, you should be all ready to apply your fresh paint. Remember — painting your home is supposed to be fun. Laying everything out for yourself like this will only make the whole experience better.
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Instead of metal, buy a heavy-duty plastic tray. An extendable two-foot roller extension should work in most spaces, but keep the height of your ceiling in mind when shopping for supplies. For quick paint touch-ups around the house, invest in the Shur-Line Touch Up Painter, available at hardware stores.
It works for most patching jobs and nail holes. Skip the 7-in-1 tool. A medium and fine grit sponge can handle most jobs. You can simply apply the putty with your hand and then use a two-inch putty knife for smoothening the surface. Not only for filling but also it can be used for scraping paint.
Use its blunt end so that you do not gouge the surface. Wall stencils are not essential but a great option if you need to add designs and patterns to the wall. These are useful when you need to put up a feature wall in the bedroom, or for a kitchen backsplash. Unlike wallpapers and wall decals, using wall stencils is safe for walls as it can be repainted easily whenever required without much effort.
With a paint sprayer , you can turn a job that would traditionally take hours into one that takes minutes. Flat brushes need to be used near your painting cut-off point.
Need to cut in a corner or a window? Make sure that you have some two or three-inch angled paintbrushes handy! Typically, the bristles of an angled sash brush are designed by cutting them at a slant which makes it easier to paint cleaner lines. These cutting brushes are not only useful for trims and corners but can also be used for furniture items that have grooves like cabinets, paneled doors, etc.
Striker paintbrush also works in a similar fashion and is found useful in some instances. You can also add this to your toolbox for quick access. No matter you are a DIYer, a professional painter, or a contractor you will find the edging tool to be handy for your job. Although it takes some patience and skill to use these tools, with some practice you can easily paint straight lines in no time. It can also be used for sides like moldings, cabinets, popcorn ceilings , etc.
Trust me—a quick wipe down with your sponge can make a world of difference in the ease and in the appearance of your paint job. When you have numerous cabinet doors or trims to paint but not a good amount of space available to lay them out these stak racks pairs can prove to be useful.
You can easily attach them to doors when you want to paint one side. When you are done with one side, flip them over to paint the opposite side. The good thing is, these racks are designed to help you do this without touching the newly painted wet surface.
In all seriousness, step ladders can help you get a better-looking finish while providing better support for your back. Because long rollers are hard to control and require you to bend, twist, and contort to reach high places, step ladders should be considered. We all make mistakes. Not if you paint long enough, anyway. For this reason, I highly recommend getting some DIY paint removers or paint removal strips.
In the case of an unfortunate spill, these will help you clean up the mess and make it look as though nothing out of sorts ever happened. Respirator masks for painters are essential for respiratory protection as they are designed to filter out the toxins of the spray paint. These are especially useful for painters who work with oil-based toxic paints on a regular basis. The good thing is most of these are designed for a comfortable fit and can be used by men as well as women.
Another great tool to help cover your mistakes, heat guns allow you to heat and scrape up the paint pretty easily. A great advantage of using them over chemical products is that they are less likely to damage surfaces—even if they do require a bit more elbow grease on your part to get the job done!
If you plan on working in the dark—or are working in a place with a limited power supply—consider bringing a work light and an extension cord. This will help you see more clearly even in dark areas and ensure an easier and better-looking paint job.
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