HAVING the right tools of the trade is important for any home decorator.
Masters paint buyer David Ryan said a high-quality brush and roller are a necessity for any painting task.
"By selecting the right brush and roller, you'll not only create a smoother, more refined finish, it will make your DIY task a lot easier," he said.
"High-quality brushes and rollers hold a larger volume of paint, which means fewer trips back and forth between your bucket, tray and painting surface."
Mr Ryan said investing in good quality equipment such as brushes and rollers means you'll be rewarded with a great result.
"After you've selected your tools for the task, preparation is key," he said.
"It's essential to ensure the surface is clean and dry, and any cracks have been correctly filled and taped up.
"It's also important to remember to cover up any areas you want to protect.
"It's important to remember to 'cut in'.
"A handy tip for cutting-in walls is to use an angled sash brush.
"This type of brush is designed specifically to distribute paint accurately, creating a perfect straight-line finish."
Mr Ryan said the essential tools every DIY painter should have were:
■ Frogtape is an innovative masking tape that has a patented blocking system to ensure no paint will seep under the tape.
■ Valspar Paint and Primer in one is a stain-resistant formula that acts as an undercoat and top coat in one.
■ When picking brushes and rollers, Purdy and Oldfields are trade quality, but affordable.
It is important to select a quality roller so fibres don't transfer on to the wall.
Details: masters.com.au.
