Starting the New Year always brings out a sense of revitalization. It’s the perfect time to do a deep cleaning of your home or, better yet, get a jump start on all those home improvement projects you were putting off towards the end of the year.

If you want help putting excuses aside and getting started with the right tools, you’ve come to just the place! Stevens Paints & Blinds is here to help you get started with all the essential paint tools you’ll need for those projects.

Start With Paint Primer

If you’re looking to repaint a room or even your whole home, the first step to achieving a professional, polished, uniform look is to start with paint primer. Many homeowners skip this step and end up frustrated with the color consistency, the inability to cover imperfections successfully, and the overall look that you get without primer.

Starting with paint primer is a vital foundation for a successful paint job. Stevens Paints & Blinds can help you find the right primer from Benjamin Moore or PPG for your project.

Painter Tools for Precise Application

There are some painter tools you’ll need that will change the game. Here’s a list of some must-have tools:

• Brushes and Rollers: Our team can help you choose the right size and material of paint brushes and rollers based on your paint type and surface.
• Paint Trays and Liners: Trays and liners will make clean-up a breeze and keep your space organized. Trays make accessing paint easier, while paint tray liners make your project a breeze, avoiding caked-on paint.
• Painter’s Tape: Tape is imperative around windows, trim, and ceilings to protect unwanted paint transfer and create crisp edges.

Tools for Using Spackle

A great paint job can be impossible if your wall has several nail holes or dents. You’ll want to inspect your walls carefully and consider using spackle to even out the surface if needed.

Some tools for using spackle effectively and efficiently include:

• Putty Knife: A flexible putty knife is key to applying spackle evenly.
• Spackle or Joint Compound: You’ll want to base your final spackle or joint compound selection on the size of your project. A fast-drying product works well for small fixes, but you may need a heavier compound for a large repair.
• Sandpaper or Sanding Block: Once the spackle is completely dry, use fine-grit sandpaper or sanding block to create a picturesque finish you love.

Sanding and Caulking Tools for a Smooth Finish

Sanding and caulking are another step that’s often skipped and, in return, creates patchy, uneven surfaces. Sanding down your wall after using spackle is important for a polished finish. Then, you’ll want to caulk in between surface changes like windows, baseboards, and trim.

To get your walls ready for paint, consider using these caulking and sanding tools:

• Sanding Sponges: These sponges are excellent for curved surfaces and corners.
• Pole Sanders: A pole sander is the most efficient tool for sanding entire walls or ceilings. It makes everything easier to reach and is adjustable.
• Electric Sanders: If you have a stubborn surface with a texture you want to remove, an electric sander can speed up the process.
• Caulking Gun: A reliable caulking gun ensures a smooth application around baseboards, trim, and windows.
• Caulk Finisher: Use a caulk finisher to smooth out the caulk for a professional look.

Shop Painter Tools and More Near Vestal, New York

Stop by Stevens Paints & Blinds to get all the essential paint tools and jump-start your New Year’s projects. If you’re unsure where to start, please contact us online. Our team is happy to help!

Stevens Paints & Blinds has two convenient locations in Corning and Vestal, New York. Both of our locations carry the best selection of Benjamin Moore and PPG products in our area and a fantastic selection of Hunter Douglas window treatments. We also serve the surrounding locations, including Ithaca, Elmira, Penn Yan, Watkins Glen, Hammondsport, Geneva, Johnson City, Endicott, Binghamton, Waverly, NY, and Sayre, PA.