What Comprises a Do-It-Yourself Painting Kit?

Before undertaking a do-it-yourself painting project, you must be equipped with the proper tools and equipment. A do-it-yourself painting kit usually consists of patching paste, drop cloth, a putty knife, plastic gloves, a paint thinner, primer and a paint-can opener. Other necessities include masking tape, assorted paint brushes, a paint roller and a roller cover.

Painting kit basics

Aside from the different objects listed above, there are other essentials in order to accomplish your do-it-yourself painting job. For example, to be able to reach the ceiling, an extension bar for the paint rollers will come in handy. This will also spare your clothes from paint spatters. Another tool is a paint tray with a disposable liner. A pail with a screen grid is also needed to remove excess paint from the roller brush. Capping this list is a multipurpose paint tool used for cleaning caulk, applying putty or glaze, pulling and driving nails, scraping paint and cleaning roller brush covers.

Wall preparation

Preparing the wall for a paint job may be the most tedious task in a do-it-yourself painting project. You can just apply a new coat over the old one, but the outcome may not be that pleasing. A much better way is to first get rid of the old paint by scraping the wall with sandpaper and filling any gaps with patching paste. This should be allowed to dry for several hours after which the primer may now be applied. The primer is generally a mixture of white cement and water. To check the consistency of the primer, several strokes may be tested on the wall, after which the first coat of the paint is then applied using the same brush.

How to bring out the ultimate paint effects

There are different paint brushes for different kinds of paint. For latex paint, nylon or synthetic-bristle brushes are recommended, while for oil-based paints, stains, and varnishes, natural-bristle brushes work best.

To minimize the mess, a working paint pot with a wider mouth should be used rather than immersing the brush straight into the paint can. Dipping of the brush into the paint is done halfway up the bristles. And to prevent blotches when painting the wall, the brush should be pressed at the side of the pot to get rid of excess paint.

With the availability of do-it-yourself painting kits, even a novice can get a painting job done in a jiffy.

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