When your home needs a fresh coat of paint, doing the job yourself can be fun and relaxing. However, before embarking on the task, make sure you have the right painting supplies to ensure top-notch results. Below is a checklist with everything you need.

Painting Supplies for Your Home

1. Patching & Repair Tools

Fix imperfections with spackle and a spatula. Have a paint scraper on hand for any cracking or peeling areas and sandpaper to smooth out the surface. Also, wash down walls with a mild soap and water solution to clear away grime and grease.

2. Painter’s Tape

Painter’s tape is necessary for taping off borders and protecting areas you are not painting like window and door frames, baseboards, and even the ceiling. There are many brands on the market, but opt for a better quality one that will not allow the paint to bleed through.

3. Tarps

Protect your flooring and any furniture you cannot remove from the room with a canvas or plastic tarp. Drop cloths and tarps offer better coverage than old sheets and newspapers since these painting supplies are designed to catch and absorb paint before they hit your carpeting or hardwood.

4. Brushes & Rollers

Invest in an angled brush for corners and clean edges as well as a flat brush for borders. Have a roller for the main surface, and make sure to have a painter’s pole for rooms with high ceilings, especially if you don’t want to use a ladder or step stool. Get a tray to avoid contaminating the paint can and to pour out just what you need for every section.

5. Primer & Paint

Primers provide a clean, even base before the color is applied. Some paint companies have primers mixed in with the color, which can be an efficient option. Finally, choose your color and sheen. While semi-gloss and glossy options are best for smaller areas like trim, flat, satin, and eggshell work on walls. Flat is better for low-traffic areas. For rooms with a lot of activity, opt for satin or eggshell as these are easier to clean.
 

When you need painting supplies in the Port Jervis, NY area, head to Berthiaume’s Neversink Lumber. For more than 60 years, this hardware store has been the top choice for everything from lumber to plumbing supplies. Family-owned, their friendly team can help you select the right paint for your home along with making spare keys for your house or business. For more on their inventory of home improvement supplies, call (845) 856-5161. Visit their website for their contact form.