Prep For Success

Budget paints often need more coats applied over a longer time to get the same coverage. Here’s a handy printable checklist of all the painting tools & supplies you’ll need to make sure your new hue goes on smoothly.

PREP:

  • Drop Cloth/Tarp

  • Gloves

  • Coveralls

  • Respirator/Dust Mask

  • Caulk & Applicator

  • Sandpaper

  • Scraper

  • Spackle

  • Putty Knife

  • 5-in-1 or 9-in-1 Painter’s Tool

  • Sponges

  • Steel Wool

  • Rags

  • Surface Cleaner (TSP)

  • Eye Protection

  • Tack Cloth

  • Painter’s Tape

  • Primer

PAINT:

  • Brushes

  • Rollers & Frames

  • Roller Pans

  • Pan Liners

  • Edgers

  • Extension Pole

  • Bucket

  • Ladder

  • Paint Can Opener

  • Stir Sticks

  • Pouring Spout

  • Paint Thinner

  • Brush Cleaner

  • Roller Cleaner

  • Paint Guide