Painting any part of your house is a job that requires proper preparation. Part of that preparation is making sure you have all the necessary materials to complete the task. Rather than going to the store and guessing what you need, making a checklist of what to buy will make sure you’re ready when it’s time to paint. Krogen’s Do It Best of Boscobel, WI, highlights the painting supplies you’ll need to paint any rooms in your home.

Checklist: 4 Essential Painting Supplies Needed for Your Home Project

Canvas Tarp or Plastic Drop Cloth

You want to paint your walls — not anything else in your house. A canvas tarp or plastic drop cloth will ensure your floors, furniture, and appliances are protected from any splash that may come from the paint. This is especially necessary if you can’t take your furniture outside to keep it safe or if the room is carpeted.

Angled Paint Brush

Any room you paint in your home is likely to have angles. If you’re not careful, you could end up with the paint bleeding, which will be noticeable when it dries. An angled paintbrush will allow you to maneuver those angles with ease, ensuring you end up with a smoothly painted room.

Pouring Spout

In all likelihood, you’re planning on using a roller for most of the painting since it’s faster and easier than using a brush. If that’s the case, you’re going to need a roller tray to apply the paint. Pouring from the bucket to the tray can be quite messy, but a pouring spout will allow you to fill the tray without spilling paint all over the room.

Painter’s Tape

You probably have a particular part of the wall you want to paint a certain color. Covering any parts of the trimming or wall you don’t want to be painted ensures you don’t accidentally get paint on those areas. This will allow you to avoid having to do any additional painting once the wall paint dries.

If you’re looking to paint any rooms in your home, you want to do so as cleanly as possible, ensuring a nice finish without making a mess. Purchasing these items will have you prepared for the job at hand and give you comfort that the room will come out looking just as you envision. Krogen’s Do It Best has been a fixture in Boscobel since 1933 and will provide you with all the painting supplies you need for your project. For more information, call (608) 375-4656 or visit their website.