I’m someone who paints a lot more than the average person. I just finished a room redesign in which the painting alone took sixteen days. What can I say, it was a very detailed paint job! (You can read about that room here.) I’ve now embarked on a mission to paint my entire garage which in the heat of summer is…fun. I feel like I live in paint clothes constantly and over time I’ve gathered so many supplies. I wanted to compile a list in one place of my most used basic paint supplies. Nothing fancy, just the stuff that I pull out of my garage every time I start a new job. So, here are a few things I recommend if you’re wanting to start on a new painting project!
- Wooster Shortcut paintbrushes – My most favorite item of all time! Comfortable to grip, and is the absolute best for cutting in along edges.
- Paint Brush Cover – These are awesome for saving a brush overnight if you plan to come back to the project the next day. My only complaint is that they aren’t compatible with the Wooster Shortcut handles.
- Roller Covers – a classic staple, I always like to have a few fresh ones on hand.
- Purdy Paint Brush – This is my go to for trim when I need a little height. The Wooster Shortcut is hard (for me) to cut in around ceilings and crown, so this one gives a little extra length
- Canvas Drop Cloth – Please protect your floors/furniture/grass…honestly these have so many uses I have so many of them and they really do work for everything!
- Paint Roller Tray – This is foundational to pouring your paint! You can use plastic liners with these, or wrap in tinfoil.
- Paint Roller Frame – Also pretty foundational to any wall painting job.
- Foam Roller Kit – This is useful for painting doors, cabinets, stenciling, anything you want a super smooth finish on.
- Extension Pole – Never ever ever paint without an extension pole. Even if the thing you’re painting is all within your reach, adding an extension pole to your roller frame will make it go so much faster, and will be so much easier on your arms.
Happy Painting! That’s all for today, have a fabulous day!
