Are these affiliate links? The reason I ask is because it seemed like that may be the case based on the video. I love your videos, but if you're getting a commission from these links, I think it's best to disclose it. Whether they are or not, you put out great content for DIYers to use and I love to see all the videos you put out
My sister says "buy once, cry once" in the end it might be worth the extra money. I guess you just have to balance between quality, convenience and price.
The Samuel Vimes Boots Theory - you can spend a lot of money on boots once, or spend 10% the amount 20 times, spend more money overall, and still have wet feet!
I just found your videos. Oh my, I wish I knew a lot of this over the last 40 years 😮. My husband is going to be out of the house for the next few days and I am going to paint, without the comments. Lol. Thanks for all your tips and tricks!!
The only thing I do differently in regards to your methods is the brushes. Soft bristle brushes are better for trim work bc the lay the paint down smoother with less brush marks. Stiff bristle brushes are better for cutting in around your trim bc you can draw crisper lines and brush strokes aren’t as big a deal bc of textured walls and ceilings. Soft bristles = trim Stiff bristles = walls and ceilings. Obviously it is a preference at the end of the day, do what makes you comfortable and what works for you that’s the best advice I can give. Cheers!
I’ve been using a Sherwin Williams brush for years! It works great, cleans up well. I’m extremely impressed with it compared to other brushes I’ve used from Home Depot that loose bristles or they spread out. It will be a sad day when the brush becomes unusable 😅
The Sherlock stick and the Sherlock roller frame are worth the extra money. The stick is light and doesn’t bend like regular poles and the roller cage locks the roller covers in so they don’t slide off while you’re painting.
Hi Jeff! Love your videos! I am just butting in to say that Colossus rollers are 100% Polyamide Yarn which is a different material than Microfiber Rollers and has different properties. The Colossus is the highest quality Polyamide roller but Whizz makes a pretty good runner up called the Maximus which is half the cost at Lowe's in the states. In my opinion Polyamide Rollers are my favorite as they pick up and release the paint better than any other roller but they do have a tendency to leave hairs if you use them new out of the package. I always run mine dry over tape before their first use to pull off any stray hairs. Cheers from Ohio
Can you do a video about a specific situation in which a woman(maybe it was me) fell through her attic and made a huge hole in the ceiling and now has to fix it 😅 How to fix a ginormous attic/ceiling hole
As a professional, I agree with most of what you said, especially the roller covers. However, the roller cages from the box store are perfectly fine and definitely don't only last for 1 or 2 uses.
I've been using the cheep cage that my father bought 40 years ago. It doesn't have bearings or anything like the one you showed us Jeff. Still working fine. As for brushed though, you are spot on.
Jeff thanks for your videos. Question not related to this video. Please advise whether to seal bathroom grout. There seems to be differences of opinions
How often do you throw away gear at the end of a job? I’ve talked to many contractors who just toss brushes, rollers, and everything in the trash and buy new for every job.
Yeah, it's a rerun but to be fair just how many different videos on the same subject can one make before it just gets repetitive. My only complaint is his new videos are over edited! If you notice there isnt even a split second where he's not talking. While this is considered normal for networks to do because every second means money. It's not necessary for a you tube video. It's just irritating to watch. It makes the viewer want to scream, "breath" lol! Anyways I've noticed his older videos are so much better to watch. He doesn't appear to be in such a hurry like he's just trying to get it done as fast as he can so he can play golf or something. I don't know it's just weird 😊
I think for the video it makes sense to clip it and repost it again. because it’s a summary of subject and when search for paint supplies then this would come up as a recommendation which would be very helpful. Regarding his remodels videos is another topic, but I hear you and I can totally see what you mean
Project farm did a video about tapes and frog tape did the best by far. I use it pretty much exclusively when I need tape and it works way better than any blue tape, IMO
New to painting here. Does it matter if a roller cover "jumps" while rolling? I have a two-pack, one of them rolls smooth as silk, and the other feels oval-shaped (the nap looks slightly uneven). I went and bought a 3-pack wooster roller and one of them apparently feels more out of bumpy rolling than the other two. Do people just live with it?
Roller covers are a throw-away and part of the cost of doing a job. They are not worth the time and hot water to try to save them. Peel them off of the handle and straight into a plastic garbage/ shopping bag.
Great advice and totally useless for us european viewers. Our paint rollers do not have cages, The only ones we can get are basically a bended rod you put a roller with a plastic core. What are your advices with that?
I'm not European, but what Jeff said about roller covers is the best advice on this video. If you're doing painting, look for a microfiber roller or something similar. The lint that the cheap roller covers leave is the bane of any painter. So I can't tell you which product specifically to look for in Europe, but something that is microfiber will be best, if you can find it. That being said, technique is far more important than the tool used when painting. You can get a good looking paint job done with cheap tools, but it it's more difficult for sure.
No you don't got to buy a liner. Repeat no you don't got to buy a liner. I use these pans in mobile homes all the time.Stop pitching stuff at the cameras
8:56 I think your advice on brush types is backwards. You want a stiff brush to cut-in against trim or where the wall meets the ceiling; it is easier to leave sharp lines. The soft brush is for painting trim; it conforms to the profiles and leaves minimal brush marks
8:05 when my childhood home was being built in the late 80's I remember the painter using women's pantyhose to strain paint. Every wall, trim, and door in the house looked pristine 25 years later. Not sure if the hose performed better or he didn't have access to a strainer like this in the 80's. --- the pour was slow and methodical, but the product was the most beautiful consistency. And that was one of the reasons he was the most sought-after painter in my town. An artist who took care in his work and as a diy'er I have adopted his meticulous prep work.
Just signed on our 1st home purchase last week and I've been saving SO many of your videos, your content is top tier! Thanks for helping inspire and educate folks like me who want to tackle projects as a challenge as well as a way to save some $$, would much rather invest in quality products and tools to last awhile. Keep up the excellent videos!
Do yourself a favor and go to your local “pro” store. They’re there for the paint! They’re factory trained unlike the big box people. I’m a Ben Moore and Wooster guy. The sherlock is a great pole, Wooster only make paint application tools. I have a 2 1/2 inch Wooster brush that has a couple hundred gallons through it and is the reason you buy once keep it clean and have it forever (almost). Ben Moore because their whole line has UV stabile pigments… color stays the same for years to come. Find the true pro store and ask questions…. Be open minded and gather a good education. Best of luck.
As a painting contractor of over 20 years. The brush advise is not accurate. For trim you want a soft bristle brush. You'll get less brush lines with a soft bristle. I like to sand with 220, add latex extender to slow the dry and get nearly glass finish with a soft bristle brush. Stiff brushes are good for exterior or a textured wall. It will cut easier but leave a bit more brush marks, which aren't as big of a deal on texture or exterior surfaces.
I’ve been watching your videos for years learning things and soaking everything in. I just purchased my first home 1.5 weeks ago and this video came at the perfect time!
I'm a pro custom painter and I never use a 9" roller. I use an 18 rig for everything and use the wooster jumbo jet cage frame mini roller or a brush for the tight areas. And I don't clean the rollers unless I'm changing colors. I will keep them wrapped up in plastic between uses. And instead of using tape to pull off the loose fuzz on a new roller nap, I will just roll the first coat on then lightly sand the walls with a pole sander. It's needs to be hit with a light sanding before the last coat anyway to get rid of any dirt or hair or fuzz that either gets in the paint while rolling or lands on the walls when it's wet. I never us a cheap brush. I have a brush of each size and keep them wrapped in Kroger bags between uses until color change. Get either wooster or purdy brand. Sherwin Williams Contractor brushes are okay too though. Also, I always box and strain all paint new or used. Boxing the paint is what we do to eliminate any slight possible difference in color or sheen between gallons because if you are painting out of more than one can or bucket then there will likely be differences.
Agree with everything. Great advice! SW doesn’t sell Wooster, Home Depot does. The Wooster Sherlock GT is the absolute best roller pole on the market along with the green Wooster cage. The cage is $7.99 the 2x4 pole is $24.99. I’ve gone through a dozen various sizes of these in my career and in the professional paint world it is the only pole respectable. If I get a new guy on the crew and they show up w a purdy pole, I know right away they are not going to be a good painter lol
Hello, I have learned a lot about various topics related to remodeling over the past few years, plus deck and shed building from your wealth of videos.. I did enjoy this video, though my views differ somewhat. Purdy used to a top notch brush maker, but over the past 20 years, their quality has suffered; they are now owned, as you may know, by Sherwin Williams. I own Purdy, Wooster, Corona, and some SW private label brushes. My faves are my Corona, Wooster, and 40 year old Purdy brushes. I first learned to paint way back before micro-fibre roller covers were available. I learned to remove lint w/masking tape, which removes the cover's lint. I have mainly used ACE and Purdy roller covers with no issues. One tool you didn't mention, is a brush/roller cover spinner. When I first started out on my own, I only had a few brushes, and a spinner has allowed me to change paint types/colors quickly with brushes and roller covers. I am all in on the large plastic paint tray, unless I am using a 5 gallon bucket and bucket. Also worth a mention, is, to keep quality brushed stored within their covers. If a cover is worn out, most paint stores will provide a new one at no charge. Thanks for another informative video! A viewer from Oklahoma, USA.
PS- I used to work for ACE Hardware, and some customers complained when they bought top notch painting tools yet failed to get the same results as the painting contractors. Patience and practice goes a long way. The store owner of that ACE had worked for the local paint store over ten years, and I learned a lot from him, but some folks are slow to learn the craft.
My favorit brushes of all time are Nour made in Vietnam. I painted my entire interior without loosing a bristle. They are sold by Home Depot in Canada. They used to be sold under the Home Hardware house brand. Unfortunatly what Home Hardware sells now is China made garbage.
As a woman about to redo my home, I think the sexiest thing a man could say to me is, “I’m going to paint your walls. All of them.” In the meantime, I value these tips!
I am also a woman redoing my own house. The sexiest thang a man could say to me is, "hon, let me take you to home depot and buy you some nice power tools"
@@claudiaihl6692 where are you and @thingsilove finding these men??? Though I do have one who will come over and do yard work without even telling me, so I guess I'll take that. 😂😂😂
Look at his right hand… he knows what he is talking about. Because he obviously has been working all day. Jeff isn’t your typical home improvement diy guy. I have been a craftsman for 30 years. By far the best advice not just on the painting but all hope his videos. If you want success do what he says and what he does !!
Is your approx. $20 roller cage shown in the video the same as the Wooster 9" roller frame in your links? If so, the Wooster frame in the link is less than $8 on either Amazon or at HD. Curious about the pricing discrepancy - not that less expensive isn't good! :-)
New subscriber here and thanks for the videos. We are planning on painting our two galvanized pipe gates and would like your opinion on the best way to tackle this job. I have watched a couple of videos where the person uses a painting mit and it seemed to work out just fine. Have you tried the painting mit and do you recommend it for something like a pipe gate? Thanks again!
So confused🤦🏻♂️ I’ve been reading over and again to use soft brushes for trim and stiff brushes for cutting in walls and ceilings! I’ve got quite the brush collection going and still don’t know what’s best. Trial and error is becoming expensive lol 😐
Do you have info on the frame you said had ball bearings? I've been trying to buy a good frame for years. I have (maybe had as I may have tossed it) a Wooster which squeaked up a storm.
Some of your comments inspired me to clean rollers more easily: buy a crappy $2 cage, saw off the axis of the cage, put the axis in a powered drill, put the roller in a bucket of water, start the drill slowly, change the water a few times then take it out (preferably outside) and turn up the speed to dry it.
Hey your take on premier, corona, picasso and e & j brushes ? The cars are called KIA a customer had 9ne it fell apart the interior door rod broke made of plastic. I had black and decker drills biught 3vin a year changed to craftsman last 2 years bought DeWalt now 30 years old friend talked to me switching to Milwaukee own lot of m18 tools plus bosch router with fence 400 for it is adjustable in speed and more. Okay buy hart tools a friend bought one for in the garage drilllled one and done. As ge rrilled it stopped he decided to take it apart to see why, has plastic gears. Buy cheap thats what you get. Lije optics and audio equipment. Same for tools and painting. Listen to him or hire a pro.
I’ve had good luck with the blade attachment for the 3M masker. It’s a little finicky to learn to use, but once you get the motion down, it tears easily and straight. Thanks for the tips, Jeff!
Thank you for your recommendations re: painting equipment and techniques. Although 72 years young, I have successfully painted my kitchen, pantry, den, and half bath. I am just getting started. I bought the products you recommended and have received copious amounts of compliments from men who originally told me to "Get a Guy." I wash my walls, sand between each coat and buy the best paint Shermam Williams sells. Thank you for your informative videos and product recommendations that have transformed my house into a beautiful, updated environment.
Would love another round of this, but with consumer-targeted sprayers. Of the many many many tools I've worked with, these are what I've had the most difficulty with. The instructions and trouble-shooting are in an insiders-only language and make me want to give up. I don't know if you have Harbor Freight by you (and I assume I know your opinion on them), but I think they have some gems. But have not found them in the painting space.
What roller cover nap should I use for a regular interior drywall? In a previous video of yours, “how to paint a room for beginners” you show an 18 mm nap roller. When I went to Home Depot they said that is way too much and I should use a 10 mm.
Gonna say Jeff, I know you are a big fan of Dulux and Sherwin Williams, but I would really suggest you check out Cloverdale Paints (There is a location just outside of Ottawa). They aren't as well known or marketed as the others but their paint quality is amazing (for eg, their drywall primer has twice the solids as any others on the market for the same price). Me wanting to match what my builder used is what sent me there first, but I would always go back going forth. Their paint supplies are also competitively priced and are the same brands as the other paint stores. I got 7 gallons of primer, 5 gallons of 100% acrylic paint, plus all the tools and accessories for less than $450 as a contractor price
I am a self employed finish carpenter, as apart of my services is interior painting. I used purdy brushes, their riller well, is seems low quality, it wobbles slightly leaves ridges to reroll as it does, it squeaks. I biught wooster as the purdy pole is fiberglass, wobbles, heavy, , tge Sherlock pole is aluminum, very little if any wobble, has quick attach and the roller does loosen as screw on will. That e Wooster roller is wobnle free roll on then roll some more, none of the reroll8ng. The wooster turn it on its side tap it firmly not hard the nap falls off. Like my tools get contractor grade feel more professional like backyard ball verses on the field, will last you until your covered with dirt I use foam sponge brush for stain a cheap one drips floods the area sheds the jenn o last linger yet few cents more. My cousin built his house i was ausked to provide stainig class the family from both sides attended. Even his father in law that builds homes built his learned a few tricks.
I agree with most of what you say. If I were a professional painter, I would probably agree even more. My thing is that I am a home owner and casual painter. I just don't like paint clean up so I look for solutions that involve finish the project and throw it away. Still, I enjoyed your video and learned a lot. Great job, thank you.
Check out “Corner Plus” rollers. They have microfiber on one END of the cage, so it paints corners. If you’re doing walls you only need to cut in the ceiling and around trim. If you’re doing ceiling first and then doing the walls, you don’t need to cut in the ceiling at all. Game CHANGER.
I was in the painting business for 50 year and thought I'd give my 2 cents worth. I personally wouldn't take much of his advice except a sturdy roller frame is well worth it. The cheap ones will bend out of shape with normal rolling and soon come apart. An adjustable pole is very useful but I would hate to use one like his that you have to press something to release it and then choose between holes to adjust it to. With mine, a Purdy that I've had for 40 years, I just twist and adjust to any length, then twist to lock in. They no longer make them but I saw a similar design in Sherwin Williams not too long ago. The problem with it was that it squeaked. If you could stop the squeak it would be ideal. As far as the advice on the strainer, save your money. The only thing that will go through that kind of strainer is very thin paint like automotive paint. For any kind of house paint it would be useless. Buy a real one gallon strainer and plan to wash it for reuse. Just don't let it dry out. The 5inone tool is useful. Any roller cover that is shed-resistant will probably be suitable, not matter how inexpensive it is.
1,000% learn how to paint well. When you 1) keep a wet edge 2) can paint without becoming exhausted 3) keep not being painted stuff clean (rugs, sofasb shrubs, etc) you can improve the look of anything and it's the most common and inexpensive refresh you can do. My tips: Cheap paint takes more paint to cover even so it becomes more expensive and difficult to use. It's something that's easy to become an expert on AND easy to mess up. Painting windows shut and painting outlet covers to the wall will destroy all the value in a job. Take the time to do it well and you will love how it comes out. I'm a little bit less scornful of inexpensive brushes and rollers . The homedepo junk is fine if you use it as a disposable/consumable. Realistic expectations: the "good" basic one will never work and even the home depo "best" wont last over and over but you have just one room it's fine. I can get a gallon of quality paint to cover in 1 coat what 3 gallons of cheap paint cover with 2 coats. Dap wall putty and paintable caulk make some really bad walls and cracks look prefect. Paint is 90% planning and prepping and 10% painting. Move stuff, cover stuff, clean and prep the walls, plan where you're going to pant and walk it out in advance. Have everything ready and set up and the very last step is to actually paint. Plan accordingly. Realistic timeline Friday night you get paint and supplies. Saturday morning you clean and prep the room/move everything remove the outlet covers fix any wall problems touch up the cracks cover the floors get supplies: and ladder, brushes, drop cloths, and stuff ready. Next go eat lunch then paint. The paint step takes less time than lunch. Then put everything back and clean, that step takes more time than lunch. Don't think you're going to do it all in the few hours after working a full day-you won't be happy! Do make plans for Saturday night you can be done with time to shower and meet with friends for BBQ!
Thought this might be a good feature for future show. Canada now has tax credit to upgrade home for multi generational families. In case you missed it, the government introduced the multi-generation, home-renovation tax credit (MGHRTC) in the 2022 federal budget to reduce the cost of renovating a home so that seniors, or those with disabilities, can live with family members. The MGHRTC came into effect for renovations completed and paid for starting Jan. 1 of this year.
Yeah I've definitely gotten fed up with the home depot paint stuff. I did paint my house with it because I didn't think there were other options but basically after every room I'd just chuck all the rollers and sleeves in the garbage and go get new ones. Mother nature forgive me for my excess trash 🙃
What an insightful video. Thanks for all you do, sir. Please sir, help me type the companies that sell quality painting tools in Canada. I didn't get that clearly.
The purdy colossus is a polyamide sleeve great material polyamide most durable fabric does shed a fair bit though through out its life had polyamide sleeves last me a couple of years before the edges got to worn good stuff
How about a show on tips and tricks in home renovation for women or people who may limited capabilities? For example this painting products video… the large roller with paint is too heavy so I use the small roller. The bigger paint tray is a hazard because it is too heavy so I use the plastic liners because it is light and easier to manage. Paint brushes are made for men’s hands and are too big and my hands cramp so I use the rectangle guide with pads because it is light weight small and easy to use. I do a bit of renovation and have learned so much from your videos!!!! Thank you 😊 but, I get so frustrated because everything is made for people with upper body strength and strong big hands. 😕 and not ergonomically correct for women. So I have to modify most things. Work smarter, not harder 😉
Recommendation: want to save time and increase the efficiency of painting? Pudy has a paint head that will hold rollers from 12 to 18 inches. When working on large surfaces such as ceilings, itll cut you time in half. Worth the cost.
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My dad always said, “we don’t have a lot of money to spend on cheap stuff over and over, so we have save up to buy the good stuff one time.”
My sister says "buy once, cry once" in the end it might be worth the extra money. I guess you just have to balance between quality, convenience and price.
The Samuel Vimes Boots Theory - you can spend a lot of money on boots once, or spend 10% the amount 20 times, spend more money overall, and still have wet feet!
Jeff, one very important tools you forgot is the Richard 2 1/2 Gooseneck paint brush extender. You said you love it. Cheers!
very good point. Cheers!
This type of video is what homeowner needs. Keeping it simple and informative.
I just found your videos. Oh my, I wish I knew a lot of this over the last 40 years 😮. My husband is going to be out of the house for the next few days and I am going to paint, without the comments. Lol. Thanks for all your tips and tricks!!
The only thing I do differently in regards to your methods is the brushes. Soft bristle brushes are better for trim work bc the lay the paint down smoother with less brush marks. Stiff bristle brushes are better for cutting in around your trim bc you can draw crisper lines and brush strokes aren’t as big a deal bc of textured walls and ceilings. Soft bristles = trim
Stiff bristles = walls and ceilings. Obviously it is a preference at the end of the day, do what makes you comfortable and what works for you that’s the best advice I can give. Cheers!
I’ve been using a Sherwin Williams brush for years! It works great, cleans up well. I’m extremely impressed with it compared to other brushes I’ve used from Home Depot that loose bristles or they spread out. It will be a sad day when the brush becomes unusable 😅
The Sherlock stick and the Sherlock roller frame are worth the extra money. The stick is light and doesn’t bend like regular poles and the roller cage locks the roller covers in so they don’t slide off while you’re painting.
Hi Jeff! Love your videos! I am just butting in to say that Colossus rollers are 100% Polyamide Yarn which is a different material than Microfiber Rollers and has different properties.
The Colossus is the highest quality Polyamide roller but Whizz makes a pretty good runner up called the Maximus which is half the cost at Lowe's in the states.
In my opinion Polyamide Rollers are my favorite as they pick up and release the paint better than any other roller but they do have a tendency to leave hairs if you use them new out of the package.
I always run mine dry over tape before their first use to pull off any stray hairs.
Cheers from Ohio
My favorite cutting in brush is the Zibra Chisled Wedge...I only edge out with this brush.
Can you do a video about a specific situation in which a woman(maybe it was me) fell through her attic and made a huge hole in the ceiling and now has to fix it 😅 How to fix a ginormous attic/ceiling hole
As a professional, I agree with most of what you said, especially the roller covers. However, the roller cages from the box store are perfectly fine and definitely don't only last for 1 or 2 uses.
I agree as well just not painting out of a tray I’m tired of seeing especially “pros” using trays.. or kiddy toy looking paint tools for our trade
I've been using the cheep cage that my father bought 40 years ago. It doesn't have bearings or anything like the one you showed us Jeff. Still working fine. As for brushed though, you are spot on.
I have a question. Have you tried the 14 inch Sherlock Worcester roller cage? Would that be a good option for larger areas?
What brand of roller should I use to paint the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel❓
Jeff thanks for your videos. Question not related to this video. Please advise whether to seal bathroom grout. There seems to be differences of opinions
How often do you throw away gear at the end of a job? I’ve talked to many contractors who just toss brushes, rollers, and everything in the trash and buy new for every job.
Hello. I am wondering if it may be good idea to purchase 18" Roller for home use. I mean, it could save some time. Are There Any downsizes?
i have found the best paint brush is the lucas pro and the best paint is Benjamin Moore, Aurora
???Do you ever use Purdy wide 18" paint roller frame???
I'm not sure but think I've already seen this video.
Yes I believe it’s a shorter repost from a live or something , ahhah I recall something too lol !
Yeah, it's a rerun but to be fair just how many different videos on the same subject can one make before it just gets repetitive. My only complaint is his new videos are over edited! If you notice there isnt even a split second where he's not talking. While this is considered normal for networks to do because every second means money. It's not necessary for a you tube video. It's just irritating to watch. It makes the viewer want to scream, "breath" lol! Anyways I've noticed his older videos are so much better to watch. He doesn't appear to be in such a hurry like he's just trying to get it done as fast as he can so he can play golf or something. I don't know it's just weird 😊
I think for the video it makes sense to clip it and repost it again. because it’s a summary of subject and when search for paint supplies then this would come up as a recommendation which would be very helpful.
Regarding his remodels videos is another topic, but I hear you and I can totally see what you mean
I was thinking the same thing
What about the paint sticks that you fill with paint. Garbage?
In Hawaii the blue tape is cheaper than the green tape at Home Depot the Blue tape is 8.00 and the green tape is 10.00
Project farm did a video about tapes and frog tape did the best by far. I use it pretty much exclusively when I need tape and it works way better than any blue tape, IMO
New to painting here. Does it matter if a roller cover "jumps" while rolling? I have a two-pack, one of them rolls smooth as silk, and the other feels oval-shaped (the nap looks slightly uneven). I went and bought a 3-pack wooster roller and one of them apparently feels more out of bumpy rolling than the other two. Do people just live with it?
nah get a new one if it is weird. Cheers!
Do you sand ceilings and walls that have texture on them, between paint layer applications?
Simple answer, my friend. Margins, that's why they sell the cheap stuff, plus exactly what you said. They know their demographic.
Roller covers are a throw-away and part of the cost of doing a job. They are not worth the time and hot water to try to save them. Peel them off of the handle and straight into a plastic garbage/ shopping bag.
Buy once, cry once - words to live by.
Why are you using a pan??? You are beonned that!!. Why aren't you using a 5gal bucket with a grid ?? That is the way to Go
$20 for a wooster roller cage? Dude, they're like $9 USD
Great advice and totally useless for us european viewers. Our paint rollers do not have cages, The only ones we can get are basically a bended rod you put a roller with a plastic core. What are your advices with that?
I'm not European, but what Jeff said about roller covers is the best advice on this video. If you're doing painting, look for a microfiber roller or something similar. The lint that the cheap roller covers leave is the bane of any painter. So I can't tell you which product specifically to look for in Europe, but something that is microfiber will be best, if you can find it. That being said, technique is far more important than the tool used when painting. You can get a good looking paint job done with cheap tools, but it it's more difficult for sure.
You are buying the cheap stuff look for a Harris branded roller most diy stores have them probably other cages available to
I feel like this is a repeat video. Hmm 🤔
@USERNAME_Home_rono_Vision_DIY Nice to have it so concise but I had already memorized the information. 😁
No you don't got to buy a liner. Repeat no you don't got to buy a liner. I use these pans in mobile homes all the time.Stop pitching stuff at the cameras
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8:56 I think your advice on brush types is backwards. You want a stiff brush to cut-in against trim or where the wall meets the ceiling; it is easier to leave sharp lines. The soft brush is for painting trim; it conforms to the profiles and leaves minimal brush marks
Agreed
8:05 when my childhood home was being built in the late 80's I remember the painter using women's pantyhose to strain paint. Every wall, trim, and door in the house looked pristine 25 years later. Not sure if the hose performed better or he didn't have access to a strainer like this in the 80's. --- the pour was slow and methodical, but the product was the most beautiful consistency. And that was one of the reasons he was the most sought-after painter in my town. An artist who took care in his work and as a diy'er I have adopted his meticulous prep work.
Just signed on our 1st home purchase last week and I've been saving SO many of your videos, your content is top tier! Thanks for helping inspire and educate folks like me who want to tackle projects as a challenge as well as a way to save some $$, would much rather invest in quality products and tools to last awhile. Keep up the excellent videos!
Do yourself a favor and go to your local “pro” store. They’re there for the paint! They’re factory trained unlike the big box people. I’m a Ben Moore and Wooster guy. The sherlock is a great pole, Wooster only make paint application tools. I have a 2 1/2 inch Wooster brush that has a couple hundred gallons through it and is the reason you buy once keep it clean and have it forever (almost).
Ben Moore because their whole line has UV stabile pigments… color stays the same for years to come. Find the true pro store and ask questions…. Be open minded and gather a good education. Best of luck.
Great stuff as always Jeff! I didn't know about the stiff vs. soft brush application. Now I do. Thanks!
As a painting contractor of over 20 years. The brush advise is not accurate.
For trim you want a soft bristle brush. You'll get less brush lines with a soft bristle. I like to sand with 220, add latex extender to slow the dry and get nearly glass finish with a soft bristle brush.
Stiff brushes are good for exterior or a textured wall. It will cut easier but leave a bit more brush marks, which aren't as big of a deal on texture or exterior surfaces.
I’ve been watching your videos for years learning things and soaking everything in. I just purchased my first home 1.5 weeks ago and this video came at the perfect time!
I'm a pro custom painter and I never use a 9" roller. I use an 18 rig for everything and use the wooster jumbo jet cage frame mini roller or a brush for the tight areas. And I don't clean the rollers unless I'm changing colors. I will keep them wrapped up in plastic between uses. And instead of using tape to pull off the loose fuzz on a new roller nap, I will just roll the first coat on then lightly sand the walls with a pole sander. It's needs to be hit with a light sanding before the last coat anyway to get rid of any dirt or hair or fuzz that either gets in the paint while rolling or lands on the walls when it's wet. I never us a cheap brush. I have a brush of each size and keep them wrapped in Kroger bags between uses until color change. Get either wooster or purdy brand. Sherwin Williams Contractor brushes are okay too though. Also, I always box and strain all paint new or used. Boxing the paint is what we do to eliminate any slight possible difference in color or sheen between gallons because if you are painting out of more than one can or bucket then there will likely be differences.
Agree with everything. Great advice! SW doesn’t sell Wooster, Home Depot does. The Wooster Sherlock GT is the absolute best roller pole on the market along with the green Wooster cage. The cage is $7.99 the 2x4 pole is $24.99. I’ve gone through a dozen various sizes of these in my career and in the professional paint world it is the only pole respectable. If I get a new guy on the crew and they show up w a purdy pole, I know right away they are not going to be a good painter lol
Hello, I have learned a lot about various topics related to remodeling over the past few years, plus deck and shed building from your wealth of videos.. I did enjoy this video, though my views differ somewhat. Purdy used to a top notch brush maker, but over the past 20 years, their quality has suffered; they are now owned, as you may know, by Sherwin Williams. I own Purdy, Wooster, Corona, and some SW private label brushes. My faves are my Corona, Wooster, and 40 year old Purdy brushes. I first learned to paint way back before micro-fibre roller covers were available. I learned to remove lint w/masking tape, which removes the cover's lint. I have mainly used ACE and Purdy roller covers with no issues. One tool you didn't mention, is a brush/roller cover spinner. When I first started out on my own, I only had a few brushes, and a spinner has allowed me to change paint types/colors quickly with brushes and roller covers. I am all in on the large plastic paint tray, unless I am using a 5 gallon bucket and bucket. Also worth a mention, is, to keep quality brushed stored within their covers. If a cover is worn out, most paint stores will provide a new one at no charge. Thanks for another informative video! A viewer from Oklahoma, USA.
PS- I used to work for ACE Hardware, and some customers complained when they bought top notch painting tools yet failed to get the same results as the painting contractors. Patience and practice goes a long way. The store owner of that ACE had worked for the local paint store over ten years, and I learned a lot from him, but some folks are slow to learn the craft.
My favorit brushes of all time are Nour made in Vietnam. I painted my entire interior without loosing a bristle. They are sold by Home Depot in Canada. They used to be sold under the Home Hardware house brand. Unfortunatly what Home Hardware sells now is China made garbage.
As a woman about to redo my home, I think the sexiest thing a man could say to me is, “I’m going to paint your walls. All of them.” In the meantime, I value these tips!
Lmao! Great comment 😂❤
Lol, I hope you mean that literally
Amen! 😂😂❤
I am also a woman redoing my own house. The sexiest thang a man could say to me is, "hon, let me take you to home depot and buy you some nice power tools"
@@claudiaihl6692 where are you and @thingsilove finding these men??? Though I do have one who will come over and do yard work without even telling me, so I guess I'll take that. 😂😂😂
Look at his right hand… he knows what he is talking about. Because he obviously has been working all day. Jeff isn’t your typical home improvement diy guy. I have been a craftsman for 30 years. By far the best advice not just on the painting but all hope his videos. If you want success do what he says and what he does !!
Is your approx. $20 roller cage shown in the video the same as the Wooster 9" roller frame in your links? If so, the Wooster frame in the link is less than $8 on either Amazon or at HD. Curious about the pricing discrepancy - not that less expensive isn't good! :-)
New subscriber here and thanks for the videos. We are planning on painting our two galvanized pipe gates and would like your opinion on the best way to tackle this job. I have watched a couple of videos where the person uses a painting mit and it seemed to work out just fine. Have you tried the painting mit and do you recommend it for something like a pipe gate? Thanks again!
So confused🤦🏻♂️
I’ve been reading over and again to use soft brushes for trim and stiff brushes for cutting in walls and ceilings!
I’ve got quite the brush collection going and still don’t know what’s best. Trial and error is becoming expensive lol 😐
I've painted interior, exterior, oil, latex, all sorts of sealers and finishes.... for twenty years. And I'm still learning lol.
Do you have info on the frame you said had ball bearings? I've been trying to buy a good frame for years. I have (maybe had as I may have tossed it) a Wooster which squeaked up a storm.
and far as tape goes u can never go wrong with frog tape and far as sanding the festool planex and the festool dust extractor
I bought a Sherlock extension pole at HD and it didn’t come with a clip. Just threads at the end.
Some of your comments inspired me to clean rollers more easily: buy a crappy $2 cage, saw off the axis of the cage, put the axis in a powered drill, put the roller in a bucket of water, start the drill slowly, change the water a few times then take it out (preferably outside) and turn up the speed to dry it.
When you say if you are from the South.... Do you mean the United States? Or somewhere like Georgia?
Why don't you have blades on your 3M hand maskers?! You're missing out.
Thank you for your videos. I studied and bought the products you suggested. I painted my entire downstairs. Saved myself thousands!
Hey your take on premier, corona, picasso and e & j brushes ?
The cars are called KIA a customer had 9ne it fell apart the interior door rod broke made of plastic.
I had black and decker drills biught 3vin a year changed to craftsman last 2 years bought DeWalt now 30 years old friend talked to me switching to Milwaukee own lot of m18 tools plus bosch router with fence 400 for it is adjustable in speed and more.
Okay buy hart tools a friend bought one for in the garage drilllled one and done. As ge rrilled it stopped he decided to take it apart to see why, has plastic gears.
Buy cheap thats what you get.
Lije optics and audio equipment.
Same for tools and painting.
Listen to him or hire a pro.
I’ve had good luck with the blade attachment for the 3M masker. It’s a little finicky to learn to use, but once you get the motion down, it tears easily and straight. Thanks for the tips, Jeff!
God do I hate paint work. I just buy enough to complete the job and then just toss it all away.
Don't forget spinning roller cleaners. Hand operated, drill or DIY'ed drill attachments.
they only last 1 week. Cheers!
Thank you for your recommendations re: painting equipment and techniques. Although 72 years young, I have successfully painted my kitchen, pantry, den, and half bath. I am just getting started. I bought the products you recommended and have received copious amounts of compliments from men who originally told me to "Get a Guy." I wash my walls, sand between each coat and buy the best paint Shermam Williams sells. Thank you for your informative videos and product recommendations that have transformed my house into a beautiful, updated environment.
Thanks so much. i would rather spend the extra cash and save myself a headache
Would love another round of this, but with consumer-targeted sprayers. Of the many many many tools I've worked with, these are what I've had the most difficulty with. The instructions and trouble-shooting are in an insiders-only language and make me want to give up. I don't know if you have Harbor Freight by you (and I assume I know your opinion on them), but I think they have some gems. But have not found them in the painting space.
same sleeve - micro fiber - for exterior - stucco? - Thank you
When you buy cheap, you buy twice. Quality costs less in the end. Great tips, Jeff.
The poor man pays twice
What brand is your 9 inch microfiber roller sleeve ?
You put out just wonderful content
What roller cover nap should I use for a regular interior drywall? In a previous video of yours, “how to paint a room for beginners” you show an 18 mm nap roller. When I went to Home Depot they said that is way too much and I should use a 10 mm.
It's just a preference thing. Pros use 14-18" to cover more surface area and get jobs done faster. 9" is sufficient and more manageable for DIYers.
I hate handy pails except for maybe a little touch up
GOLD. we’re lucky to get these videos for free. much love my friend, and thank you
Great advice Jeff. The only thing I might add to your list, is a good quality brush and roller cover spinner. They definitely help during cleanup.
I love it when he drinks coffee!! Just two speeds away from an auctioneer
Cheap is never good and good is never cheap...
Dollarama roller sleeves are awful can confirm
Great advice I’m excited to refresh my painting tools. Thank you
Lows has the same frame as wooster and sort of the same 4 foot pole.
Gonna say Jeff,
I know you are a big fan of Dulux and Sherwin Williams, but I would really suggest you check out Cloverdale Paints (There is a location just outside of Ottawa). They aren't as well known or marketed as the others but their paint quality is amazing (for eg, their drywall primer has twice the solids as any others on the market for the same price). Me wanting to match what my builder used is what sent me there first, but I would always go back going forth.
Their paint supplies are also competitively priced and are the same brands as the other paint stores.
I got 7 gallons of primer, 5 gallons of 100% acrylic paint, plus all the tools and accessories for less than $450 as a contractor price
Hey Jeff. Would still recomend airless spray for big painting projects? I have 1250 home I need to prime and paint.
yes
Dang, now I see what you say about rollers! I should have consulted your channel first
Why is the video so jumpy? It's like it's edited randomly, every few sentences or so. Great content as usual, but super annoying to watch.
I am a self employed finish carpenter, as apart of my services is interior painting.
I used purdy brushes, their riller well, is seems low quality, it wobbles slightly leaves ridges to reroll as it does, it squeaks.
I biught wooster as the purdy pole is fiberglass, wobbles, heavy, , tge Sherlock pole is aluminum, very little if any wobble, has quick attach and the roller does loosen as screw on will.
That e Wooster roller is wobnle free roll on then roll some more, none of the reroll8ng.
The wooster turn it on its side tap it firmly not hard the nap falls off.
Like my tools get contractor grade feel more professional like backyard ball verses on the field, will last you until your covered with dirt
I use foam sponge brush for stain a cheap one drips floods the area sheds the jenn o last linger yet few cents more.
My cousin built his house i was ausked to provide stainig class the family from both sides attended. Even his father in law that builds homes built his learned a few tricks.
I agree with most of what you say. If I were a professional painter, I would probably agree even more. My thing is that I am a home owner and casual painter. I just don't like paint clean up so I look for solutions that involve finish the project and throw it away. Still, I enjoyed your video and learned a lot. Great job, thank you.
Check out “Corner Plus” rollers. They have microfiber on one END of the cage, so it paints corners. If you’re doing walls you only need to cut in the ceiling and around trim. If you’re doing ceiling first and then doing the walls, you don’t need to cut in the ceiling at all. Game CHANGER.
I was in the painting business for 50 year and thought I'd give my 2 cents worth. I personally wouldn't take much of his advice except a sturdy roller frame is well worth it. The cheap ones will bend out of shape with normal rolling and soon come apart. An adjustable pole is very useful but I would hate to use one like his that you have to press something to release it and then choose between holes to adjust it to. With mine, a Purdy that I've had for 40 years, I just twist and adjust to any length, then twist to lock in. They no longer make them but I saw a similar design in Sherwin Williams not too long ago. The problem with it was that it squeaked. If you could stop the squeak it would be ideal. As far as the advice on the strainer, save your money. The only thing that will go through that kind of strainer is very thin paint like automotive paint. For any kind of house paint it would be useless. Buy a real one gallon strainer and plan to wash it for reuse. Just don't let it dry out. The 5inone tool is useful. Any roller cover that is shed-resistant will probably be suitable, not matter how inexpensive it is.
Stockings are great paint filters.
1,000% learn how to paint well. When you
1) keep a wet edge
2) can paint without becoming exhausted
3) keep not being painted stuff clean (rugs, sofasb shrubs, etc)
you can improve the look of anything and it's the most common and inexpensive refresh you can do.
My tips: Cheap paint takes more paint to cover even so it becomes more expensive and difficult to use.
It's something that's easy to become an expert on AND easy to mess up. Painting windows shut and painting outlet covers to the wall will destroy all the value in a job. Take the time to do it well and you will love how it comes out. I'm a little bit less scornful of inexpensive brushes and rollers . The homedepo junk is fine if you use it as a disposable/consumable. Realistic expectations: the "good" basic one will never work and even the home depo "best" wont last over and over but you have just one room it's fine. I can get a gallon of quality paint to cover in 1 coat what 3 gallons of cheap paint cover with 2 coats. Dap wall putty and paintable caulk make some really bad walls and cracks look prefect. Paint is 90% planning and prepping and 10% painting. Move stuff, cover stuff, clean and prep the walls, plan where you're going to pant and walk it out in advance. Have everything ready and set up and the very last step is to actually paint.
Plan accordingly. Realistic timeline Friday night you get paint and supplies. Saturday morning you clean and prep the room/move everything remove the outlet covers fix any wall problems touch up the cracks cover the floors get supplies: and ladder, brushes, drop cloths, and stuff ready. Next go eat lunch then paint. The paint step takes less time than lunch. Then put everything back and clean, that step takes more time than lunch. Don't think you're going to do it all in the few hours after working a full day-you won't be happy! Do make plans for Saturday night you can be done with time to shower and meet with friends for BBQ!
What are your thoughts about paint sprayers ? The infomercial makes it look so easy and fun to use-:)
I always learn something because my husband love your videos,but why you talking so fast?
Thought this might be a good feature for future show. Canada now has tax credit to upgrade home for multi generational families.
In case you missed it, the government introduced the multi-generation, home-renovation tax credit (MGHRTC) in the 2022 federal budget to reduce the cost of renovating a home so that seniors, or those with disabilities, can live with family members. The MGHRTC came into effect for renovations completed and paid for starting Jan. 1 of this year.
Yeah I've definitely gotten fed up with the home depot paint stuff. I did paint my house with it because I didn't think there were other options but basically after every room I'd just chuck all the rollers and sleeves in the garbage and go get new ones. Mother nature forgive me for my excess trash 🙃
What an insightful video. Thanks for all you do, sir. Please sir, help me type the companies that sell quality painting tools in Canada. I didn't get that clearly.
The purdy colossus is a polyamide sleeve great material polyamide most durable fabric does shed a fair bit though through out its life had polyamide sleeves last me a couple of years before the edges got to worn good stuff
I will say this about Home Depot. They sell an excellent Home Depot brand brush.
I tell you who's painting with that tray,soccer moms,no offense to soccer moms,this is who big box store cater to.
It seems like the brush manufacturers are marketing stiffer brushes for cutting in. I'm not sure which way to go.
How about a show on tips and tricks in home renovation for women or people who may limited capabilities? For example this painting products video… the large roller with paint is too heavy so I use the small roller. The bigger paint tray is a hazard because it is too heavy so I use the plastic liners because it is light and easier to manage. Paint brushes are made for men’s hands and are too big and my hands cramp so I use the rectangle guide with pads because it is light weight small and easy to use. I do a bit of renovation and have learned so much from your videos!!!! Thank you 😊 but, I get so frustrated because everything is made for people with upper body strength and strong big hands. 😕 and not ergonomically correct for women. So I have to modify most things. Work smarter, not harder 😉
Sometimes cheap tools are good. Other times they are so bad you cant even do the job.
Its hit or miss really (you dont know if you dont try them)🤷
Spray a room or roll ?
Recommendation: want to save time and increase the efficiency of painting? Pudy has a paint head that will hold rollers from 12 to 18 inches. When working on large surfaces such as ceilings, itll cut you time in half. Worth the cost.