Roller Grid and a 5 Gallon Bucket

A roller grid is great for loading paint on your roller. It helps to give you a even load of paint to your roller. You can place it in a 5 gallon bucket or in a paint roller pan. Use a 5 gallon bucket  when you are using more then one gallon of paint to get an even mix of your choice of paint. If any paint is left, simple place a top on the bucket and store it away.

Basic Drywall Tools

Mud pan is great for holding compound when on ladders or high places. You can clean your putty knife by scraping your putty knife on the top side of the mud plan. Use a 6in. knife for your first coat of compound and then apply tape. For your second coat, use a 8in. knife and then a 10in knife for your third and final coat. If adding a forth and final coat, you can use a 12in. knife.

Light Weight, Easy Sand 20,45,90 Minute Joint Compound

 Easy Sand Joint Compound is a substance that is used in joining together drywall (sheet rock) panels in the remodeling industry. This joint compound comes in a powdered form (non pre-mixed) that has to be mixed (with water) to the manufactures recommendations to make a paste. The 20,40 and 90 minutes set, is the amount of time is takes for the compound to dry (set). Only a true professional should use 20 minute set. This compound drys fast and gives minimum time for error. 40 minute set is good for an experienced drywall finisher or someone that as some experience. The 90 set is recommended for the inexperience do it yourself er. When using Joint Compound make sure all furniture and floor are covered, especially when doing a ceiling!

Disposal Of Paint

 

When it comes to paint disposal, take off the top to the paint can. Then let dry or pour some cat litter or mulch into the can if there's a little bit of paint left in can. You can also purchase paint hardener from your local hardware store or home improvement store. Let paint dry for at least 24 to 48 hours or more depending on the amount of paint left over. Once paint has harden scoop it out into a trash bag to be dispose of on your weekly trash day (leave top off can). If you can't get paint out of can, dispose of whole can in trash bag with out top. This can only done with latex paint, for oil base paints you should call your local hazardous waste station or local recycling station (keep label intacted).

Keeping Paint Fresh

After you've painted all that needs to be painted and you still have paint left over and you want to store it away for later touch-ups. Take a piece of plastic wrap and place it on top of the open can. Spray cooking oil over the plastic and tightly secure the lid with a rubber mallet. Turn the bucket upside down, and you'll have a brand-new seal. Air won't get in, and the paint will last longer.