The Fail-Safe Guide to the Perfect Paint Job

Step #1: Assemble Your Tools

• 6' ladder
• 9" roller
• Extension handle for roller if you don't have a ladder
• Flat synthetic bristle brush 2"
• Roll of blue and/or mint green painter's masking tape
       Blue: Use if removing within a week        Green: Use if leaving on over a week
       (it contains less glue than blue)
• Paint tray
• Primer (if needed)
• Acrylic paint
• Drop cloth
• 1 roll sticky plastic that adheres to carpet