Thursday, February 13, 2014
My DIY Must Haves Painting
Most pieces will need a little TLC before painting, here are some of my basic prep tools:
1. A variety of sandpaper - course, fine and medium grit sanding blocks are great for a lot of surfaces because they bend slightly, sand paper with foam back is good for curved furniture legs, and sheets are good to reload your sanding block or to tear of pieces to get in the little cracks
2. Power sander - a must for large amounts of sanding! Best for flat surfaces, hand sand curved surfaces to avoid taking away detail. I use a Black and Decker Mouse, I like it because it is light and can get into corners easily
3. Wood filler and putty knife - great for minor repairs
and a microfiber or tack cloth is also needed to make sure the surface is clean prior to painting.
Here are my favorite painting supplies and tips that Ive picked up along the way!
1. Invest in good brushes - I use Purdy 1.5" and 2.5" Clearcut glide. This will help the paint to go on smooth and if cleaned thoroughly after each use, they will last a long time!
2. Smooth foam roller - Great for painting flat surfaces, help to reduce brush strokes and speeds up your painting time
3. A good primer - Ive tried a few and like SW Premium Wall & Wood Primer I always add a little water to my primer before painting, because it is very thick!
4. Durable paint - For painting furniture, durable paint is a must! I typically use SW Pro Classic which has a hard enamel finish while being latex. The key to this paint is applying it on in thin coats and not over brushing (it will self level when drying) I also like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, it goes on without primer (even on laminate), it is durable, and clean up is a breeze! I like to finish it with clear wax to seal and protect it.
5. Painters tape - Perfect for taping off what you dont want painted!
6. Paint drying extender - I use XIM Extender - helps reduce brush strokes while painting, I add this every time I paint!
Spray paint can be the fastest and easiest way to paint a piece! Great for painting a something that has a lot of nooks and crannies!
1. Good spray paint - I like to use Rustoleum or Krylon - both get good, even coverage
2. Spray Paint Comfort Grip attachment - great for even coverage and saving your pointer finger! Dont buy the cheap one - been there, done that, the can drops out of it!
3. Paint Mask/Respirator - SO important to use this every time your spray paint, breathing in all of those paint particles in air = no good!
And there you have it, my must have list for painting! Did I miss anything?
Ill be back soon to share the rest of my DIY must haves!
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