Selecting the Paint
The longest part of any painting project is the prep work, but with the right tools, we’re able to execute the job quickly and efficiently!
Here are our go-to painting tools
- Drop cloth
- Roller tray and liner
- Paint roller with 3/8” nap (for smooth drywall)
- 2” short handled angled brush
- Roller extension (optional)
- Painter’s tape (optional)
- Step ladder
Painting our closet
We emptied the closet, laid down the drop cloth (which is nothing fancier than an old blanket!), and I got to work. After countless painting projects in my lifetime, I’m able to skip the painter’s tape, and with a steady hand, I use a good quality 2” angled brush to cut in along the baseboards and ceiling, as well as all the inside corners where a roller can’t reach. For those with less-than-steady hands, painter’s tape to mask off trim will be your best friend!
Next, I painted the walls with a saturated roller. The paint itself was thick and dreamy, and I finished the job in two even coats. Sometimes, using a roller extension is helpful to reach higher along the walls, and I find that it gives you greater leverage, too. This is personal preference, as a step ladder will also do the trick!
The end results were better than we could have hoped for. I’m often asked what my biggest tip is when making over a room – and yes, I’m considering this closet a ‘room.’ Here’s my secret: Make sure you always have fun with it. When we tiled the entryway flooring years ago, we replaced a small marble tile with a domino. It’s only visible when the closet door is open, but it makes us smile every time, and that’s how design should always be, don’t you think? The domino and paint color make for a sweet combination in our entryway. Happy painting!
