Bridget Beari Color Rule
Get the Proper Supplies
It is always a good idea when you are starting a new paint project to have the proper tools. Knowing the supplies you need will help you create a professional job. Here is my list of necessary items for any paint job:
Prep of walls and trim:
1. Putty Knife - for filing holes
2. Scraper - for scrapping off any dirt or old paint
3. Sanding block or sandpaper - for smoothing the surface
4. Drop Cloths
5. Painter's tape - for creating a clean line
6. lint rollers or vacuum - cleaning up lint or debris from sand paper
7. hole filler - spackling to file picture hanging holes or any open hole
Painting:
1. Stir Sticks
2. Paint Brushes -
* artist brush
* 3" brush for outlining and trim
* 2" brush for sashes on windows
* angled brush for windows and molding
* household brush
* foam brush
* nylon or latex for water base paints
* natural brushes for oil paints
3. extension handle for reaching high areas
4. roller and roller handle
* smoother walls - shorter nap
* rough walls - longer nap
5. roller tray
6. primer
7. paint
* calculate amount needed by adding width of walls, multipy by height, then divide by 350 (sq. ft. one gallon)
8. plastic wrap for wrapping brushes overnight - place in refrigerator so it will not dry out
Tip: How to remove water rings from furniture
Here is a tip from Homemade Mammas. Just use a hair dryer to heat up the stain and watch it disappear. Add a little olive oil for finishing.
Happy Painting .......
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