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Buy your Tools and
Materials for Painting
Make
sure you buy the best quality tools that you can afford. Top quality tools
will save application time and achieve better results. Most jobs can be done
with a few quality tools including 1 or 2 premium brushes, a sturdy paint tray
that can be attached to a ladder and 1 or 2 good rollers.
Brushes – Select a quality 2” - 2.5” (50 - 63mm) angled brush for
cutting-in trim. Choose pure bristle natural hair brushes for alkyd or oil
based paints and synthetic brushes for use with both water based and alkyd
paints. Top quality brushes will hold more paint, have less dripping and
spattering, apply paint more smoothly with minimal brush marks, give a long,
even release of paint and provide better “cut-in” ability. Quality tools can
be cleaned and saved for your next painting project.
Rollers – Rollers are available in various nap sizes, fabrics, lengths
and quality grades. Choose premium quality rollers to minimize fluff,
spattering and unwanted marking.
Spray Application – Sprayers can be bought or rented. Ask one of our
professionals for advice before attempting this method of application.
Special Tools – Surfaces with unusual angles and contours are sometimes
difficult to paint. Special tools can make difficult areas easier to paint;
pipe rollers & paint mitts for pipes and other contoured surfaces, various
paint pads and trimmers, long handled rollers and brushes for hard to reach
areas.
Helpful Tips:
When pausing for a snack or overnight, wrap your brush or roller sleeve in
plastic film to seal out air and then store in a cool place. This will reduce
the number of times you have to clean your tools.
Clean brushes with a “brush comb” to align the bristles and remove traces of
paint. Store brushes in their original covers, brown wrapping paper or plastic
film.
Clean any specks of paint off windows with a razor scraper.
Place a thin film of solvent on top of alkyd paints to prevent skinning – do
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