How-to Choose Interior Paint Supplies | Behr

How to Choose Interior Paint Supplies

To save time over the course of your project and to produce the best possible finish, it's important to use the right supplies from the very beginning of your project. 

For Best Results:

Use only high quality, lint-free roller covers. Smaller nap rollers leave a smoother finish and a thinner film, which is preferred for higher sheens.

Paint must be protected from extreme temperatures in order to remain at its best.

Don't forget to wear protective clothing when you begin your paint job.

Suggested Tools & Supplies
  • Bucket
  • Bucket Grid
  • Caulking Gun
  • Caulking (Painter's Grade)
  • Rags
  • Drop Cloths
  • Ladder
  • Painter's Tape
  • Paint Tray Liner
  • Paint Tray
  • Putty Knife
  • Extension Pole
  • Sandpaper
  • Scrub Brush
  • Sponge
  • Step 1

    You will need the following supplies; bucket, bucket grid, caulk and a caulking gun, cleaning rags, drop cloths, a ladder, masking paper, one roll of painter's tape for every two gallons of paint, a paint tray and liners, an extension pole, patching material, a putty knife, stir sticks, a can opener, trash bags, sandpaper, a scraper, a screwdriver, a scrub brush and sponges.

  • Step 2

    Brushes should be high quality, nylon-and-polyester, for Behr's water-based finishes.

  • Step 3

    Choose three-eighth to half-inch roller covers for smooth or semi-smooth surfaces and half-inch or higher for medium to rough surfaces.

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The following product(s) is required to properly prep uncoated and previously coated concrete surfaces.
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BEHR PREMIUM ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CCCC
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The 9 in. x 1/4 in. Polyester Adhesive Roller Cover has a hard texture, making it ideal for applying all types of adhesives to smooth surfaces. It can be used for stippling and applying sand paints.
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