I want to paint. Can you please provide a list of prep?

Rj
by Rj
I want to paint. Can you please provide a list of prep? I want to get all in place so that I can really get going once I start.

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  • Tammy Tammy on Nov 04, 2017

    It really depends on what your painting. If you're painting a room you'll need drop cloth, brushes, roller, roller pan, tape or an edger, and paint.

  • Ebbjdl Ebbjdl on Nov 04, 2017

    Paint tray, roller, long handle for roller to attach to roll the ceiling, a 6 Inch brush, painter's tape, drop cloth, ladder if you need it, rags, paint stirrer, screwdriver to open paint, paint I recommend is GLIDDEN. You might need a primer, but don't get a primer that's already in the paint. Cover you head when you do the ceiling, and safety glasses, to protect your eyes. Make sure you have enough paint. I'd go to Homedepot, the'll help you figure out how much paint you'll need. Measure the room before you go. Good Luck!


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  • Tom Tom on Nov 04, 2017

    I assume you're painting the inside of your home.

    *Obviously Latex paint. (water clean up)

    *Roller, paint tray & sleeves. (sometimes you can buy as a kit)

    *Extension pole for reaching the ceiling. Don't need professional grade.

    *Painter's tape, if you feel like messing with it, to mask off wood work.

    * 3" brush for cutting in. Don't use $2 chip brushes. Beveled edge might be easier starting out.

    *old rag kept damp for the small splatters on wood.

    *Drop cloths, can use the plastic ones too. I also use old sheets (doubled over), shower curtains, tarps, etc.

    * Step stool or short ladder helps

    Start with the ceilings.....do the "cutting in" around the perimeter, about 3-4" then roll as close to the wall, don't worry if you even touch the wall in spots.

    Cup of coffee, Advil for the back, back to work.

    Cut in the wall corners next, & along the ceiling .

    Roll the walls with a fresh roller if the ceiling one is still damp or drying. This time don't bump the ceiling with your wall paint roller.

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Nov 04, 2017

    Great idea, gathering everything you need before you start a project. Preparation is most of your project.

    I'd only add that the best thing I've found to clean wood work and wash walls is TSP. Not only does it clean well, but it removes the gloss from wood so new paint adheres better.

    • Rj Rj on Nov 04, 2017

      what is TSP? I will be doing hallways, galley, kitchen, dining, living and bedroom. Second bed and bath are next and final step

  • Cindy Hagemann Cindy Hagemann on Nov 04, 2017

    If you are painting furniture or cabinets, try chalk paint - no real prep and it is easy to apply. You can buy it Walmart in the craft section or Lowes & HD.

  • Terra Gazelle Terra Gazelle on Nov 04, 2017

    Get a good primer....I use Kilz

    Make sure of the paint color, that you are really going to like it .

    A drop cloth (I have gone to The Dollar Store and bought their cheap tablecloths for a dollar..they are thin but work.

    Good paint brushes in different sizes and good rollers.

    A ladder

    Rags or baby wipes..they are good to get splatters up.

    Painters tape

    Take your time and you will be happier with the outcome.

    or

    Have a son with a paint sprayer...It always works for me. ; )



  • 2dogal 2dogal on Nov 04, 2017

    TSP is tri-sodium phosphate. It is a powder that can be found in the paint department of your big box hardware stores. It is used to clean walls and will dull any shiny, gloss paint like in kitchens and baths. Washing walls and dulling glossy paint will help the new paint stick.

  • Yylowinger Yylowinger on Nov 04, 2017

    Go to a "real" paint store - Not Lowes or Home Depot because they don't carry this. Get a good quality paint brush and roller cleaner and a 5 gallon paint bucket for water. The instructions to use should be on the tool. Also have a salesperson demonstrate how to use. Don't let them just "tell" you how - make them Show you. If you're only painting one room, cleanup is a nuisance; but if you're going to be doing a lot of painting, it's a real labor and time saver. Sometimes clean-up takes longer than the painting! Also, since this is your first time, youu might want to use painter's tape to "tack down" the drop clothes to the base boards to protect your carpet or wood floor.