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Basic Painting - Do It Right Checklist

 

Here’s everything you’ll need to DO IT RIGHT. Supplies may vary depending on the project. Bring this list to your neighborhood paint store. Store experts can help you find all the supplies you need to do the job right.

 

Brushes

-Thin Angle Sash – slanted bristles and a thin profile produce a good straight line for trimming in corners and on edges

-Angle Sash – features slanted bristles and holds more paint than its thin counterpart. Excellent for cutting in at the ceiling or painting trim

-Wall – a thick flat brush that holds a larger amount of paint. Excellent for painting larger surface areas. Available in a wide variety of sizes

 

Rollers

-Synthetic Covers (nylon, Dacron or polyester) – ideal for most latex paints

-Natural Covers (mohair or sheepskin) – use with oil-based paints. Available in a wide variety of sizes

 

Other Supplies

-Ladder

-Masking tape

-Paint tray liners

-Wire brush or paint scraper

-Drop cloths

-Wiping cloths or rags

-Spackling paste

-Putty knife

-Masking tape/Painter’s tape

-Roller frame and tray/tray liners

-Extension poles

-Paint thinner

 

Off with you now... go paint a wall! Real Estate Success, Darla ;-)

How Upgrades Stack Up!

How Upgrades Stack Up!

 

When talking about upgrades and return value on cost I usually share a personal story. I am a house flipper except I live in the house 3 years or so then sell it. I was in the middle of fixing up my 7th house, located in Worthington, OH in the late early 1990's. It was time for me choose the kitchen backsplash tile. I went to Hamilton Parker and found the PERFECT time!! It was cream w/green marble, a black design w/gold accents. It was beautiful (Looked better then it sounds ;-) Anyway, once I saw that tile there was nothing else I would love any better. Problem; Plain white tile cost $1 per tile. My perfect time cost $17 per tile. I didn't care and I knew that when I went to sell I would never recoup the $1000 extra I spent on the tile backsplash but what it would do is help the house sell more quickly in a few years and most importantly it made me happy every time I looked at it! For the next three years I would smile every day at that backsplash. There is no right or wrong  here... just make sure you are ready to live with the choice as long as you have to!