Embarking on a renovation or repainting project is no small feat. It’s not something that you decide to do on a whim. Well, you still can, technically. But, it’s going to be such a huge hassle if you don’t plan ahead. You’re going to be more prone to making messes and mistakes! We don’t want that now, do we? It’s always a good idea to get into a painting project with a fully-prepped arsenal to avoid any hiccups along the way. Are you ready? Whip out your handy-dandy notebook and a pen cause we’re about to dive into the essential DIY painting tools!
The Importance of Painting Tools
It’s important to have everything set out and ready for use before actually starting a painting project. Imagine having to lose your momentum when you stop and realize you don’t have items X, Y, or Z on hand. Even the “smaller” more seemingly inconsequential items like rags and newspapers are equally important! Take it from me. I painted an accent wall in our master’s bedroom but was too lazy to lay out newspapers on the floor. After I was done painting the wall, I spent the rest of the night toiling away on the floors trying to get the paint out of my mom’s vinyl floors. It was not a nice way to end the day.
Painting It Easy Episode 01: Essential DIY Painting Tools
Here’s a short and sweet 2 minute video on all the items you need to start your painting project! Make a quick sweep around your closets and cabinets, you might have some of these items already. While all of these are considered essential for a stress-free painting activity, the most important component is, of course, paint!
Essential DIY Painting Knowledge
Here in the Philippines, repainting projects usually deal with concrete surfaces. Our home interiors and exteriors are usually made of concrete. But of course, we also have metal or wooden substrates to repaint, if needed. Check out these articles down below for a comprehensive run through on how to deal with different types of substrates when repainting.
? The Boysen Way: Wooden Walls
?. The Boysen Way: Wooden Fixtures
? The Boysen Way: Wooden Floors
? The Boysen Way: Metal Roofings
?. The Boysen Way: Metal Floorings
Last, But Not the Least
Of course, no painting activity can begin without a vision ✨ . If you’re looking for room and color inspirations, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking for simple color inspirations or more complex artsy activities, we literally got them all here for you. Browse through our wide collection of articles here in the blog for some much needed spark of creativity. While you’re at it, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button for weekly DIY inspiration updates straight to your email. Do you have any other question on paints and colors? Send us an email at ask@myboysen.com. We’re always happy to help.
Oh! Watch out for our other Painting It Easy videos here or on our Facebook page. We have a whole series coming up. Happy painting!