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Painting 101: Essential Tools and Equipment You Need

By Max Pull Marketing

If you're planning on painting the interior or exterior of a home or office, there are specific tools and supplies you'll need to have on hand before starting. This way, you can avoid any disruptions or delays in the middle of your work. Moreover, you can get the job done quickly and efficiently without making many trips to the paint store. 

Here is a list of essential supplies you should have on hand during the project.

Personal Protective Equipment

When working with potentially harmful materials, it is vital to avoid inhaling toxic particles or fumes. One way to do this is using a suitable mask or respirator. Paint stores usually offer durable ones for these projects to help filter out harmful particles from the air you breathe and keep your lungs from exposure.

Other than that, you will also need to wear gloves and safety goggles for your protection. If you mistake and spill paint on your skin or eyes, the chemicals may cause serious health issues.

Prepare the Room

It's evident that before painting, you want to get most things out of the way to avoid damaging them with paint splatters. If you can't get rid of everything from the room, you may want to cover your furniture and other surfaces with decorating cloths. You can also opt for dust sheets and masking tapes to mark down areas you don't want the color to reach.

Paint the Room

Now that you're prepared to do some painting action, here are the following tools you'll need:

  • Paint Primer

  • Paint (either oil or emulsion)

  • Paint kettle and paint can opener (or flat head screwdriver)

  • Paint brushes

  • Radiator brush

  • Paint roller set: paint roller, sleeve, and tray

  • Paint roller extension pole

  • Plastic bucket and sponge

  • Stepladder

Always remember that when you're painting, start with the ceiling, which can act as a spillage barrier. Start high and follow the paint along the wall. Use a small brush to paint near the top and a bigger brush to paint the rest of the area. You don't have to worry about running paint on the floor or the furniture because you can always cover them with a sheet or newspaper.

If you want to paint a pattern on the wall, you can use a stencil to outline it. Another hack is to use painter's tape to outline the print. Remove the tape after you're done painting because it will leave a mark on the wall.

Dry the Paint

After the paint has dried, you can include the finishing touches. This may involve adding stencils, decals, or other decorations. You can also use a clear coat of sealer to protect the paint and make it last longer.

Once you have finished painting, cleaning up your materials and tools is essential. You can use a damp cloth to remove paint dripping onto the floor or furniture. You can also utilize a vacuum to eliminate dust accumulated on the paint.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re repainting your unit with a fresh coat or painting a bare wall, it's crucial to have the right tools and equipment from the paint store. A good set of paints, brushes, and other supplies will help you produce better results and make the painting project easier. 

Kings Park Hardware Co. is an affordable and high-quality paint store that you can go to for your painting tool needs. Shop at our hardware store today!