subject: Finding The Right Painting Tools [print this page] When it comes to painting your home, inside or out, the materials that you use will make the difference in the finished product. Learning which painting tools to use for your various projects around the house can help you complete a professional-looking paint job without much experience.
Essential Painting Tools
A roller and frame are very important. You should use a roller for larger areas such as walls or ceilings. This makes it easy to spread the paint smoothly and evenly.
An angular brush, about two inches wide, is best to use for windows and on wood surfaces.
Use a two-inch trim brush to take care of places that require a steady hand and focused strokes.
Specialty Painting Tools
You may want to consider narrow rollers for hard to reach areas that are smaller than average. This is so that there won't be any unpainted areas left behind where you are unable to reach with a regular brush.
If you need to paint a column, pole, railing or rounded item, you can use a painter's mitt instead of a brush or roller to easily cover the surface.
Instead of masking, you can try a paint edger that is equipped with guide wheels.
If you would like to reduce the amount of paint dripping, you can use a foam pad instead of a brush. Foam pads are particularly useful in painting edging and flat trimming.
Make use of all of these tips to ensure that you do the best painting job that you can do. You may be surprised how using the right tools can make a difference in the quality of your home painting project.
