Winter is almost over, so, you have probably started thinking about spring cleaning. And, this might mean that you are planning on painting the walls in your home. However, we all know that this process can be time-consuming, and often overwhelming, especially when you think about all the mess that will be left behind.
Various tools can help you with making the entire process easier, less time-consuming, and less stressful. The article below will feature some of the best tools professional painters use – and you are quite lucky since they can be purchased in all home improvement stores. Let’s take a closer look:
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1. A Cloth That Will Protect Your Floors
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One of the biggest problems people have with usual drop cloths is that they move around quite a lot. Of course, you can use some tape to secure all the ends, but, getting a sticky drop cloth can bring you various benefits. For starters, they will stick to your floor, so, the process of setting it up is easier.
Additionally, they cannot be punctured and the surface is slip-resistant, even if there are wet substances on it. This means that they will not only protect your floor from the paint, but also from scratches and damages that can occur when you move the ladders or if you drop a piece of equipment. Also, they are easily folded, maintained, and stored, which is another reason people love these drop cloths.
2. A High-Capacity Roller Cover
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One of the most annoying things about painting walls is the number of times you need to go to the tray – especially when you think about all the paint that will drip while you are getting back to the wall. That is why you might want to opt for purchasing a roller cover that can keep the dye inside. The best thing about this cover is not that it can hold a lot of paint, but the fact that it is quite cheap.
3. A Pen That You Can Use For Touch-Ups
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It can be quite annoying to have nail holes or scratches on your walls, and naturally, you will want to cover them up. So, the process requires you to find the old can you used, stir the paint inside, and use a smaller brush to cover the damages. However, what happens if the paint inside dried out over time?
Well, if this happens, the entire wall needs to be painted. But, instead of leaving the can in your garage again, you should add the paint you used for the room to a touch-up pen that you purchased. So, if your wall gets damaged, all you will have to do is take the pen from your junk drawer, shake it several times, and the damages will disappear. Having one of these pens is incredibly convenient and it is a quick solution for those annoying holes.
4. A Cleaner For Your Rollers
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If you are lazy like me – and I seriously hope that you are not – you probably do not wash your rollers and then reuse them for different rooms. Instead, you probably throw away the used ones and open new ones for different colors or rooms. When you think about it, rollers are not expensive, but if you do this every time, the expenses will add up. That is why you should buy a roller cleaner.
It is fairly easy to use the cleaner, especially since you can pop it into the tube and wait for the water at the bottom to become clear. When it is completely clear, the roller is cleaned. There is one thing that you should remember though – allow the roller to dry before you use it again.
5. A Tape Dispenser
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Now, this incredibly useful tool is better than any other dispenser you might have tried in the past. You might be wondering, what is so special about it? Well, to put it simply, the process of applying the tape is easier. After you place the first inches of tape, hold the dispenser against the surface you want to protect, and slide it.
The wheels will press the tape perfectly and there is also a cutter that will cut the tape when you are done masking the area. However, if there is a lot of things that you need to protect in one room, but not the others, you might want to opt for the help of a professional painter – especially since you do not want to ruin the expensive furniture and things in the room. If you want to see what service you can opt for, check out this website.
6. A Spout That Makes Pouring Dye Easier
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What do you think about a painting tool that costs less than 2 dollars? Yup, it is quite amazing. This useful spout can be snapped on the rim of a can, and it is used for directing the paint wherever you want. Besides making the pouring process easier, it will also prevent the dye from sliding down the sides – something that we all know create a giant mess.
7. A Roller Extension Pole
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Ceilings, high walls, and those hard to reach areas might be quite annoying, especially if you do not have a good extension pole. So, make sure that you purchase one that can be extended by simply pressing a button. The process will instantly become easier, there will be no need to get up on a ladder, and the hard to reach areas will be finally painted perfectly.
8. A Big Tray or Grid For The Rollers
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When purchasing big rollers, a lot of people forget that they will also need a bigger tray or grid. So, to save yourself from going to the store again, make sure that you buy a tray that can be used for different roller sizes. Also, another thing that you might want to consider is to purchase a durable tray, one that you can use for several years.
Conclusion
As you can see, there is a wide range of tools that can make the entire painting process easier and less time-consuming. So, now that you know what you should opt for and buy, do not waste any more time and start searching for these tools in online or physical stores!
