10 Tools for Painting a Room That’ll Have You Ready to Tackle Your Next Makeover

When it comes to essentials, painter's tape is a must. We’re big fans of the standard ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape for taping off trim and ceilings.

For detail work like creating stripes or working around glass, FrogTape creates a tight seal that yields the crispest edges around.

Having a drop cloth will mean less cleanup later, so be sure to use one to protect floors and furniture from drips of paint — because no matter how careful you are, there will be drips. ScotchBlue's Pre-taped Plastic Drop Cloth is a great temporary option – just crumple it up and dump it in the garbage when you're finished.

If you think you’ll be painting again in the future, consider investing in a sturdy, reusable Canvas Drop Cloth. You can always use it to make a slipcover or curtains later.

Another great option? Kraft Paper Roll! Use it to line and protect your floors, and if there's excess, kraft paper has loads of uses, especially around the holiday season.

One annoying thing about most paint trays is that you have to refill them repeatedly throughout the job. The clever thing about the HANDy Paint Tray is that it fits an entire gallon of paint. It even includes a magnetic brush holder and handle.

This trusty paint roller can make quick work of covering a large wall. Invest in one like the Wooster 9 in. Sherlock Roller Frame and you’ll have it forever. All you'll need to buy next time is roller refills, like the Wooster High-Density Pro Woven Roller Cover for future paint jobs.

For tight corners and smaller spaces, the ROLLINGDOG 6-Piece Mini Paint Roller Kit is great for maneuverability. Just picture how seamlessly you can get around door frames with this wonder-tool!

You might be tempted to stand on top of a chair or table — don't do it! The safest bet is to invest in a ladder. The Comie 12.5ft Multi-Purpose Aluminum Extension Folding Ladder is compact enough to store in a small space when not in use, and with its adjustable heights, it functions as a step ladder, a regular-sized ladder, and more.

Once you’ve finished painting and the tape has all been ripped off, you’ll probably need to go back to do a little touch-up work here and there. The MÅLA Paintbrush Set gives you a few options for those last spots of detail work.