So, you want to be a painter and decorator? What are the best tools to buy to be a painter and decorator then? Here’s a short guide I put together when I was looking at the tools, brushes, brush types, solvents, sheets, fillers and other tools and techniques you need to know when you are thinking of doing painting ad decorating work.
First off, here is a great overview of the tools you need to paint and decorate. After that, see professional advice and help guides contained in the in-depth videos further down the page.
Painting & decorating tools; basic overview of what you need
Brushes: types and brush techniques
Here’s a short video from DIY.com explaining the best types of brushes to use for different types of painting jobs.
Rollers: which type of painting roller to use and how to use them
The following help-guide video is a step by step guide showing you how to choose the right roller for the paint job you are doing and how to use your painting and decorating tools, with expert advice and top tips from a professional painter and decorator.
Paint pads: what are they and how to use them
Paint pads are nearly as quick as rollers but without the splatter – so some painters and decorators love them. I’ll let DIY.com explain.
Before painting – prepare your surfaces and woodwork properly!
This is a must if you are wanting to do a serious job as a painter and decorator. Otherwise your paint will come right off and your client won’t ask you back. This video will show you how to fill holes, sand and smooth and make the surfaces ready for the paint to adhere well. Remember many people that will ask you to work will have experience themselves so you always want to do a good painting and decorating job!
How to paint a room
Once you have prepared the surfaces to paint (to see how to prepare wall and other surfaces for painting see the video above). Now you are ready to get painting your room! See below to see the best methods of room painting, windows, ceilings and skirting boards.
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