Painting Tools and Accessories
Find everything you need to decorate your home to professional standard at The Paint Shed. We stock painting tools and accessories that are designed for painters, decorators and painting DIY’ers alike. As you know, the right tools help you get the job done right the first time. Good tools are the cornerstone of any successful painting project, which is why we supply all the tools and equipment you will ever need to provide a professional service.
FAQs
The tools you need for a decorating project can differ based on the job at hand; however, to ensure you are fully prepared, we recommend you have the following:
Product | Why you need it | Bestseller |
Paint Brushes | A well-rounded mix of sizes for large flat areas and precision edges, doors, skirting boards and mouldings. | |
Rollers and Frames | A roller consists of a metal frame and a cylindrical cover, delivering fast, even coverage across walls and ceilings. | |
Filler and Caulk | Fills cracks, gaps and imperfections to create a smooth surface ready for painting. | Polycell Trade Decorators Caulk 380ml |
Sandpaper smooths surfaces before painting for a clean, professional finish. | ||
Decorating Tape | Decorating, or painter's, tape masks off areas not being painted, creating crisp, clean edges and preventing paint bleed. | |
Canvas drop cloths absorb paint and stay in place while protecting floors and furniture from spills. |
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Pro tips:Â
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Invest in three quality brushes: large, medium and small, to cover most jobs.Â
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Avoid budget tools where you can, as they often cost more in time and frustration than they save.
The easiest way to store your brushes overnight is to wrap the heads of your paintbrushes or rollers in cling film. If you do not have any cling film, you can also secure them in an airtight plastic bag.Â
First, if you are using oil-based paints, we recommend cleaning your brush with white spirits or turpentine. If you used a water-based paint, opt for hot water and liquid dish soap.Â
For brushes used with oil-based paints, pour enough solvent in a plastic bowl or container to completely submerge the bristles, but do not dip your dirty brush directly into the container. Slowly stir the brush in the solvent for 10-30 seconds.Â
Change the water or solution as needed until all the paint is removed. For water-based paints, simply rinse your brushes or rollers under a tap until the water runs clear.Â
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Choosing the correct paint brush depends entirely on what you intend to use the paint brush for, and comes down to shape and bristle type.
Shape:
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Flat brushes cover large areas quickly and suit walls, doors and other broad surfaces. Recommendation: Arroworthy Classic Contractor Flat Beaver Tail Short Handle Brush.
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Angled (sash) brushes are cut on a slant for cutting in around edges, skirting boards, window frames and mouldings. Recommendation: Paint Warrior Semi-Oval Angled Long Handle Paint Brush.
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Trim brushes are flat but narrower than wall brushes, useful for detail work where a full-width flat brush is too bulky.
Bristle type:
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Synthetic bristles suit water-based paints. They resist absorbing moisture and hold their shape stroke after stroke. Recommendation: ProDec Ice Fusion Synthetic Paint Brush.
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Natural bristles suit oil-based and solvent-based paints and give a smooth finish, but they absorb water and should be avoided with water-based paint.
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Mixed-filament brushes blend natural and synthetic bristles and work well across most oil-based paints and woodcare products, giving a bit more flexibility if you switch between products often.
For rough or textured surfaces, the Axus Captain Chunk 9 Inch XXL Long Pile Roller Sleeve holds plenty of paint. For smooth walls, a short or medium pile like the Axus Blue Pro-Finish 9 Inch Roller Medium Pile gives a finer finish.
Nap thickness changes how a roller performs:Â
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Thick naps hold more paint and suit rough surfaces
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Short naps suit smooth ones.Â
Getting this choice right makes a real difference to your final coat.
Trade-quality rollers with deeper trays hold more paint, saving time and giving a more even finish, like the ProDec 10" Plastic Roller Tray. Pair it with a roller like the Axus Blue Pro-Finish 9 Inch Roller and an extension pole, which is essential for large surfaces or hard-to-reach heights.Â