Essential Products For Painting A Room

When decorating their house, one of the first things many homeowners will want to do is paint the walls. It goes without saying that this change alone can make such a huge difference to a space and a good lick of paint can provide you with the perfect base to build your interior design upon. That being said, painting a room well isn’t always as simple as homeowners may assume and in order to get the finished look you’re hoping for, you will need the right products.

                             

It is likely that the majority of homeowners have an old paint roller and tray somewhere in their house from when they’ve decorated in the past, but this isn’t all you’ll need, especially if you want your paint job to last. So, to help anyone who is planning on giving their home a fresh lick of paint, our team here at Decor Express have put together a list of essential products, in no particular order, that you will need to complete the job.

Tape

 

Protective equipment
Lots of people overlook this small item when redecorating but we can’t stress how important it is to use tape when painting. In general, taking the time to tape around the edges before painting will ensure that the finished look is more professional. It can actually make the job much quicker overall too. There are lots of good tape brands to choose from, such as Tesa Tape or Frog Tape.

From dust sheets to protective clothing, it goes without saying that these items are important when painting. These are the things that will prevent you from ruining your clothes, floors and furniture with drips of paint. Even if you’re decorating an empty room, you shouldn’t forget to use protective equipment, paint isn’t always easy to get off every surface.

Abrasives

Just because you’ve already stripped your wallpaper or you’re simply going to paint over another colour doesn’t mean you’re ready to start painting. You sure ensure you have used the correct abrasives to prepare the surface for the paint too. The more time you spend sanding down any imperfections, for example, the better your paint job will look when it is finished.

Interior fillers

This is another essential for preparing your wall for the paint. If you need a quick fix solution to holes or crack in your walls, interior filler is a brilliant solution. Whether you have holes where pictures have hung previously or you damaged the plaster removing your wallpaper, interior filler can help you ensure you have a smooth flat surface to paint over.

Paint rollers and a tray

As mentioned above, lots of homeowners have an old paint roller and tray somewhere in their property, but it may be time to invest in a new one, especially if you didn’t clean yours properly after using it last. It goes without saying that a paint roller and tray can make the job much easier and they aren’t expensive either, so invest in something that meets your needs.

Paint brushes

Even if you’re using a paint roller and tray, you will still need some paint brushes too. These are essential for the places that your roller can’t get to and often much easier to use when painting close to your taped edges. A simple Purdy, Prodec or Axus brush set is a good investment. Opting for a set of brushes means you’ll have a range of different sized brushes to use.

Paint

Of course, this is an integral product when painting a room and you won’t get very far without it. When choosing paint for your walls, whilst deciding on the right colour and finish is important, you always want to ensure you’re investing in good quality paint. Ensure you’re purchasing paint for walls too and not for wood or metal. Take your time when purchasing paint, it is important.

Preparing to paint a room
Once you have everything mentioned above, you will be ready to transform your home with whichever colours of paint you’ve chosen. Whilst it may be tempting to ignore some of the products mentioned above, you can guarantee that you will thank yourself in the long run for taking the time to invest in the right items and complete the work correctly. You will certainly be able to see a real difference when doing so.

If you’re searching for a reliable company to purchase everything mentioned above from, be sure to visit the Decor Express website today. We have a huge range of decorating products to choose from and you can trust that we will have something that meets your needs and your budget. Feel free to browse our website today but if you have any questions at all about the products you’re interested in, don’t hesitate to contact us, we’re more than happy to help.