Whether you're refreshing your interior walls or giving your outdoor deck a makeover, HomCo Lumber and Hardware has got you covered with everything you need for a successful DIY painting endeavor. Doven dives into what you'll need to make your project successful, from brushes to top coat supplies. He breaks down the differences in types of rollers and why you would need each one, offers tips on different types of sandpaper, and offers techniques from his own experience with staining. You're going to love this one!

Brushes and Rollers

Before you begin, it's essential to understand the tools of the trade. Different types of rollers, lengths, and fibers can affect the outcome of your paint job. At HomCo, we offer a variety of options to suit your needs, ensuring a smooth and even application every time. Doven explains each type in the video and how you can decide on the right tool for your job.

Paint Tray

Using a paint tray offers several advantages for a smoother painting process. It ensures even paint distribution onto the roller, providing consistent coverage without streaks or patches. With controlled paint amounts, it minimizes waste and mess, allowing for quick reloading as you work. Paint trays come in various sizes and designs, offering versatility for different projects and rollers. Cleanup is also easier than paint cans or buckets, making it a convenient and essential tool for achieving professional results efficiently.

Painter's Tape and Drop Cloth

Painter's tape provides crisp, clean lines by preventing paint bleed onto adjacent surfaces, such as trim or ceilings. Additionally, it allows for precise masking around fixtures and edges, saving time and ensuring professional-looking results. Drop cloths protect floors, furniture, and other surfaces from accidental spills and splatters, minimizing cleanup efforts and potential damage.

PRO TIP: The room you’re painting should have a temperature of 50º to 80º. The optimal temperature for paint is 77º.

Refurbishing Tips & Supplies

If you're refurbishing surfaces before painting, HomCo has the supplies you need from paint thinners to sanding supplies and safety gear. Doven digs into his refurbishing techniques in the video above.

Sanding Supplies

Achieving a smooth surface is key to a flawless finish. Proper sanding ensures an even foundation for paint, stain, or sealant application, enhancing adhesion and durability. Different types of sandpaper cater to specific surface materials and conditions, allowing for versatility in refurbishing tasks.

PRO TIP: Our experts recommend marking the surface with a pencil and sanding until the marks disappear, ensuring an even foundation for painting, oiling, or staining.

Staining and Top Coats

With HomCo's range of stains and top coat supplies, you can easily protect and enhance indoor and outdoor surfaces, adding the perfect finishing touch to your project. Whether you're looking to bring out the natural beauty of wood grain or shield outdoor structures from the elements, our selection offers premium-quality solutions for every need. Doven goes through your options and how the HomCo team can help you decide what you need for your project.

PRO TIP: PRO TIP: When staining, go with the grain, not against it.

Clean-Up Essentials

Paint wipes offer a convenient way to quickly and effectively clean paint from brushes, rollers, and surfaces. Mineral spirits provide a powerful solution for removing stubborn paint residue. By properly caring for your tools, you save time and money on replacements and ensure consistent, professional results with each use.