What: To Buy To Paint A Room

Unless you want to spend the day climbing up and down a ladder, this is a literal lifesaver for your back.

Get a "3/8-inch nap" for standard smooth walls. If your walls are textured, go for a thicker nap.

Here is the "battle kit" Leo assembled for a flawless finish: 1. The Surface Prep (Don't skip this!) what to buy to paint a room

This is your best friend for "cutting in" around edges and corners.

To smooth out the spackle once it dries. 2. The Protection Unless you want to spend the day climbing

For immediate cleanup of the inevitable "oops" moments. 3. The Applicators

To fill in those tiny nail holes and mysterious dings. Here is the "battle kit" Leo assembled for

Once Leo decided his living room’s "eggshell white" looked more like "dusty beige," he realized he needed more than just a bucket of paint. He made a checklist to ensure he wouldn't have to make three mid-project trips to the hardware store.