Over the years, we’ve talked about every kind of paint under the sun. From eggshell paint for your interior walls, to concrete paint for your patio, every painting project is different.
But all of our projects have one thing in common: painting accessories. Without a quality paint brush and/or paint roller, it’s hard to get the best results. So today we’re giving our hardworking accessories time in the spotlight and will explain you can get the most out of them.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- You need the right painting accessories to get the job done
- Sometimes paint brushes are best, sometimes you need a paint roller, or a combination of the two
- If you buy high quality accessories, the final results are always better
The Best Paint Brush
Brushes are, and have always been, an essential tool for most painting projects. A quality brush can be all you need for some jobs, and if paired with other tools can make any painted surface look like it was done by professionals.
However, not all paint brushes are the same. Which is why it’s important to know which is best for your projects. Let’s break them down one at a time.
Types of Paint Brush
There are a few different types of paint brushes, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
For example, a masonry paint brush is wide, with thick bristles. This helps to cover large areas in an even coat of paint, as a brush that is too soft doesn’t work well on exterior surfaces.
Staying outside, a fence paint brush is designed to fit standard fence planks. If it were too wide, it’d be awkward to use, but it is still chunky enough to hold a lot of fence paint. Due to the roughness of fence panels, a fence paint brush is softer than one designed for stone, so it applies fence paint smoothly without catching on any rough patches or knot holes.
Interior surfaces benefit from a range of standard brushes and rollers (more about those soon), but there are some that are designed for trickier jobs. For example, a radiator brush is perfect for, you guessed it, painting radiators. Painting the back of a radiator isn’t essential, but if you want to do a thorough job, there are paint brushes that’ll make it a breeze, no matter which radiator paint you choose.
When painting walls and ceilings, ‘cutting in’ is essential. This is fiddly, even for square surfaces. Angle sash brushes are a must-buy if this is something you’re really struggling with.
But brushes aren’t always the best way to paint walls and other surfaces. instead they should be paired with…
The Best Paint Rollers
Painting without a roller is like doing it with an arm tied behind your back. It’s possible, but much tougher than it needs to be.
A quality paint roller makes covering large areas much easier and guarantees even coverage. As long as you don’t overload the roller, you get fewer drips and splashes too.
To prevent overloading, a standard paint roller set comes with a paint roller and tray. The tray not only gives you somewhere to keep your paint roller when not in use, but also helps to remove excess paint and help you get the hang of the rolling motion.
If it’s a paint roller you’ve used a few times in the past, it may have started to clump together. If you start painting straight away, you’ll get an uneven finish that will be frustrating to fix. We always recommend cleaning your rollers as thoroughly as possible between projects and purchasing a new paint roller set if it’s past its prime.
Types of Paint Roller
There are a few different types of paint roller.
Gloss rollers are a popular choice for tradespeople; they’re great for water-based gloss paint, satins, and wood stains. This makes them perfect for fences, sheds, and exterior wood furniture, but can be used with any gloss paint, on any surface.
Some people think that smaller painting jobs can only be completed with a brush. Naturally, if you have a small wooden chair to paint, a 12-inch-wide roller will be a little too cumbersome. A mini roller set on the other hand, gives you all the versatility of a paint roller in a much smaller package.
There are a lot of attachments for paint rollers too. Any paint roller set can include extendable paint rollers that help you reach those tricky areas, and mean ladders aren’t always needed. Larger paint trays mean you can use multiple rollers at once too, we have a range to choose from in our painting accessories section.
However, some tradespeople don’t use rollers for their professional projects. Instead they use a paint pad. These work in a similar way to a roller but cause fewer splashes as there is no rolling motion.
The square or rectangular shape of a paint pad makes cutting in and edges easier, meaning you don’t have to switch to a brush. They can’t hold as much paint (although some of the best paint pads can get close!) but the results speak for themselves.
Other Painting Accessories
Every painting project requires some way of applying your paint, either a paint brush, paint pad, paint roller, or a combination of two or all three. But every job is different, and there are always extra accessories you need. These include:
- Lining Paper
- Buckets
- And much more!
No matter what your next challenge is, we always have the painting accessories you need to get it done, and get it done properly.
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Choosing the right accessories is just as important as picking the perfect paint. A quality paint brushes set, rollers, and everything in between, helps you get the best results when it’s time to start painting.
For more painting advice and guides, check out our blog. And if you have any questions about us or any of our products, please get in touch.
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