STEP 4 – Buy the Right Tools
We’ve created this simple checklist of the tools that you should use for your interior project:
- Dust Mask to protect your lungs from fine particles and paint vapors
- Goggles to protect your eyes
- Sandpaper and/or Sanding Block to rough up shiny areas and smooth any rough spots
- Spackle and Putty knife for filling small holes
- Caulk and Caulking Gun to repair cracks in corners and around moldings
- Masking Tape and Masking Paper to protect glass and fixtures
- Drop Cloths and/or Plastic Sheeting to cover floor, carpet, furniture and other areas
- “Wall” Paint Brush for “cutting in” around corners, windows and doors
- “Sash” Paint Brush for painting trim
- Roller Cover and Roller Frame for painting all of the large, flat surfaces inside your home
- Paint Stir Stick to mix your paint
- Paint Bucket and Paint Tray to pour your paint into for use
- Extension Pole to paint those hard-to-reach areas and finish your job faster
- Step Ladder to comfortably reach the high areas of the job
- Wiping Cloths to clean up any spills