Tools Of The Trade

Application of paint is another instance where penny pinching is no saving. Good equipment applies paint better looking, longer lasting job. At the end of the day, you save money.

Knowing what you need to paint your house is the first step.

Here is the basic check list:

• Drop clothes
• A wire brush (for exterior surface cleaning)
• Sand paper
• A putty knife and patching plaster (for repairs)
• A 4 inch and a 2 inch paint brush for cutting and trim work
• A pad applicator or rough surface paint brush (speeds exterior application) a roller frame, roller and pan
• An extension pole
• An S hook to hang the paint bucket from a ladder rung.
• The right, purpose-made Bermuda Paint
  Bermuda Paint stocks over 250 paint related tools and products.

The better the roller the better the results. You want a roller with good nap, that will hold paint and spread it evenly and well. Don’t press on your roller, allow the paint to guide on and keep it ‘wet’.

A decent brush can save you time, money and improve the finished job. Test drive the brush by testing the grip. The shape and weight should feel comfortable in your hand. Bristles should be straight and smooth. Give them a shake, gently tug on the ends. If bristles shake out, or are easily removed, forget it.

With so much easy clean-up latex paint in use, a good brush is a worthwhile investment.
And remember to choose your exterior coating not for looks alone, but to protect your home from the elements. That’s why all of Bermuda Paint products have mildicides necessary in our humid conditions. This is not the case with most US manufactured products. They just don’t need it. All Bermuda Paint is manufactured here, for this environment, tried and tested before being made available for sale.