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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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
That last quotes were so true! Investing in quality tools makes the job much more enjoyable, also you can't expect the same results with cheap knock-off gear.
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 !!
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!!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 😅
Sometimes 1 in done on knit rollers is great specially for home owners keep your roller wet with paint don't over roll on walls trying to getyour paint to go farther. Hold your breathe when cutting in spray calm make it fun.
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.
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.
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
As always, another great video Jeff. I have bought some of the junk you threw away over the years before I landed to similar tools you suggested. I wish you had gone a little deeper in the brush selection and discuss types of bristles (Chinex, Nylon, Ox hair, white bristle etc) and what is best for the type of paint you use, angled vs straight brushes and types of handles (long / short). It can be overwhelming for a DIYer. Both Wooster and Purdy have a chart that shows what brush should be used with what paint. Use the chart as a guide but before you buy a brush get it in your hand and see how comfortable is in your hands. You won't regret it.
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.
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 use a yogurt container for cutting in... they are free. drop sheets are from value village, or our old sheets, and aren't a big deal because usually I am pretty clean when I'm painting.
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.
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
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.
Howdy Jeff! my wife, and I have seen probably 75% of our videos. Maybe less. You have a LOT of videos. If my life depended on me building a one room shack, it would be goodbye cruel world. I am not a carpender, and to add more pain, I'm a perfectionist. But, I'm learning, and your videos have really helped. I'm rebuilding, yeah rebuilding, a walk-in shower. It's a job you would've had some great comments to say!! Anyway, tonight, this video had us roaring with laughter!! We are sooo guilty of buying things like the "orange rollar"😂😂😂 I know I'm not alone in that, and you did a great job explaining everything. From now on, it's the professional products for us!! Thanks again!!🍻
The purple one. I Have used it multiple times. Washed and reused. No lint after the tape pulled the loose stuff off... Sooo i dont think itll last as long as the microfiber one but if its good for 2 jobs then at this point its well worth it for the occasional job. It means i can have none on hand to store for half the year.
What kind of tools do you need to paint high ceiling rooms. Like 2 story tall rooms (i.e. chandelier entryway for a house). Especially when there are windows where you can't lay a ladder nearby
This video could not have come at a better time for me. I was getting ready to go to Sherwin-Williams. Thanks! Oh, you forgot to mention the most important thing you need when painting, monster size cup of coffee. 😂 Love your cup. ❤️
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.
I have been reading about people complaining about the sherlock cage not rotating freely after use, i think its because of paint in the bearing or rust. How to clean it properly, please help? Also what to do if the paint is there already dried inside?
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
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.
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.
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!
I am going to paint our exterior board and batten siding (rough sawn pine). The board is only 8" wide and the batten is 1" proud of the board. What roller cage could i use with the sherlock extendable pole? Also what nap to use if i get a microfiber roller?
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.
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?
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.
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.
Great video about paint equipment. The Wooster cage is the best, it keeps on roller in place. But I have to say it’s not eternal; two weeks ago one (of three) that I had just broke. But that’s ok, you pay for quality in the beginning. The 5 in 1 tool is essential, the point can also be used as a screwdriver. The sturdiness of the tool can magically cut off heads of plastic hankers if you give it a good swing! The sanding disk I only started to use recently, it’s great! Better that a rectangular sander that can leave holes if it’s turn over when using it. P.S. : I often have to do repair on ceilings. The only thing I can’t do is those textures that you can often see. It seems the way to do those is a well kept secret; I can’t find any videos on how to make those textures. I hope you’ll do a video on the subject one day.
I bought that cage and the stick in the video and my only complaint is the cage twists off a little. Like I have to re-tighten it every few minutes. Do you get that?
@@jess_ismore If it’s the roller and pole in this video it should locked in place. I have the Wooster roller and a regular pole where you twist the roller. Never had the issue you are mentioning. But I thing the lock system have a advantage in term of stability.
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! :-)
I've been painting for a long time. I used to do murals and back then I had to prepare the walls and do at least one coat of paint. As I got older I stopped painting for others and just painted my own walls. Recently, I started a painting job where my boss was still spackling the same walls he wanted me to paint. He insisted that I paint around his wet unprimed spackling and yelled at me for going too slow. I tried to work around him, but I was wasting my time painting small sections at a time because the wet spackle was random across walls and ceiling. I walked off that job and left my good Purdy brush behind. I loved that brush but my sanity was worth more.
I work at Sherwin and paint quite a bit. I just did a project with oil based enamel. Fill a cup with some mineral spirits and dip your brush or mini roller in. Much faster cleanup than water based in my opinion.
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
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 🙃
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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.
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.
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.
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!
“Buy it nice, or buy it twice”
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
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!
Great stuff as always Jeff! I didn't know about the stiff vs. soft brush application. Now I do. Thanks!
That last quotes were so true!
Investing in quality tools makes the job much more enjoyable, also you can't expect the same results with cheap knock-off gear.
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!
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 !!
Thank you for your videos. I studied and bought the products you suggested. I painted my entire downstairs. Saved myself thousands!
Thanks!
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!!
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
I love it when he drinks coffee!! Just two speeds away from an auctioneer
I have researched so much about paint formulas- but learned the hard way w lint from rollers on awesome paint- thank you so much for this video!!
This type of video is what homeowner needs. Keeping it simple and informative.
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.
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've painted interior, exterior, oil, latex, all sorts of sealers and finishes.... for twenty years. And I'm still learning 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.
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.
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!
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 😅
Sometimes 1 in done on knit rollers is great specially for home owners keep your roller wet with paint don't over roll on walls trying to getyour paint to go farther. Hold your breathe when cutting in spray calm make it fun.
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.
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.
Great advice I’m excited to refresh my painting tools. Thank you
Absolutely love Canadian brand Nour brushes. I beat the crap outa my brush and have yet to loose a single bristle! Really lovely tool.
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
As always, another great video Jeff. I have bought some of the junk you threw away over the years before I landed to similar tools you suggested. I wish you had gone a little deeper in the brush selection and discuss types of bristles (Chinex, Nylon, Ox hair, white bristle etc) and what is best for the type of paint you use, angled vs straight brushes and types of handles (long / short). It can be overwhelming for a DIYer.
Both Wooster and Purdy have a chart that shows what brush should be used with what paint. Use the chart as a guide but before you buy a brush get it in your hand and see how comfortable is in your hands. You won't regret it.
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.
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 use a yogurt container for cutting in... they are free. drop sheets are from value village, or our old sheets, and aren't a big deal because usually I am pretty clean when I'm painting.
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.
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
My favorite cutting in brush is the Zibra Chisled Wedge...I only edge out with this brush.
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.
Howdy Jeff! my wife, and I have seen probably 75% of our videos. Maybe less. You have a LOT of videos. If my life depended on me building a one room shack, it would be goodbye cruel world. I am not a carpender, and to add more pain, I'm a perfectionist. But, I'm learning, and your videos have really helped. I'm rebuilding, yeah rebuilding, a walk-in shower. It's a job you would've had some great comments to say!! Anyway, tonight, this video had us roaring with laughter!! We are sooo guilty of buying things like the "orange rollar"😂😂😂 I know I'm not alone in that, and you did a great job explaining everything. From now on, it's the professional products for us!! Thanks again!!🍻
Happy to help, thank you both for watching. Cheers
The purple one. I Have used it multiple times. Washed and reused. No lint after the tape pulled the loose stuff off...
Sooo i dont think itll last as long as the microfiber one but if its good for 2 jobs then at this point its well worth it for the occasional job. It means i can have none on hand to store for half the year.
What do you think about 18 paint brush vs 12? Should I buy the 18 inches instead of 12?
I have a question. Have you tried the 14 inch Sherlock Worcester roller cage? Would that be a good option for larger areas?
I bought a Sherlock extension pole at HD and it didn’t come with a clip. Just threads at the end.
What kind of tools do you need to paint high ceiling rooms. Like 2 story tall rooms (i.e. chandelier entryway for a house). Especially when there are windows where you can't lay a ladder nearby
This video could not have come at a better time for me. I was getting ready to go to Sherwin-Williams. Thanks! Oh, you forgot to mention the most important thing you need when painting, monster size cup of coffee. 😂 Love your cup. ❤️
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 been reading about people complaining about the sherlock cage not rotating freely after use, i think its because of paint in the bearing or rust. How to clean it properly, please help? Also what to do if the paint is there already dried inside?
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?
Don't forget spinning roller cleaners. Hand operated, drill or DIY'ed drill attachments.
they only last 1 week. Cheers!
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
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
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.
What brand of roller should I use to paint the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel❓
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.
What about tips on cleaning brushes and rollers?
I won the sprayer and 3 bags of pro texture. now I need a compressor. But cant wait to use it. I havent learned texturing as of yet.
Hey Jeff. Would still recomend airless spray for big painting projects? I have 1250 home I need to prime and paint.
yes
Do you sand ceilings and walls that have texture on them, between paint layer applications?
What grit should I buy for the wall sander? Do we need multiple grits for initial sand and then for finish?
Don't sand the finish
Also I checked his recommended Amazon link for his painting video and it was 180 grit.
Sir, can you explain how sometimes when I paint on the wall with latex paint I get blisters developing?
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!
As always,your advice is valuable and easy to follow. Thanks Jeff.😊
???Do you ever use Purdy wide 18" paint roller frame???
Why do you prefer a 9 inch roller over a 14 inch?
one of your best vids, so many tips in here
I am going to paint our exterior board and batten siding (rough sawn pine). The board is only 8" wide and the batten is 1" proud of the board. What roller cage could i use with the sherlock extendable pole? Also what nap to use if i get a microfiber roller?
Dang, now I see what you say about rollers! I should have consulted your channel first
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 😐
What brand is your 9 inch microfiber roller sleeve ?
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.
You dont need the inserts for those cutting can things. Just use as is. When paint dries it peels out like nothing.
Do you have a video on how to properly clean out your rollers and brushes i wonder. Ill look..
Brushes sure but i don't see one for rollers.
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!
Stockings are great paint filters.
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.
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.
All that you said is so true... agreeing from experience.
A lot of what he said is true, but definitely not all of it. I think the best advice he gave was about the brushes and roller covers
Great video about paint equipment. The Wooster cage is the best, it keeps on roller in place. But I have to say it’s not eternal; two weeks ago one (of three) that I had just broke. But that’s ok, you pay for quality in the beginning. The 5 in 1 tool is essential, the point can also be used as a screwdriver. The sturdiness of the tool can magically cut off heads of plastic hankers if you give it a good swing! The sanding disk I only started to use recently, it’s great! Better that a rectangular sander that can leave holes if it’s turn over when using it.
P.S. : I often have to do repair on ceilings. The only thing I can’t do is those textures that you can often see. It seems the way to do those is a well kept secret; I can’t find any videos on how to make those textures. I hope you’ll do a video on the subject one day.
I bought that cage and the stick in the video and my only complaint is the cage twists off a little. Like I have to re-tighten it every few minutes. Do you get that?
@@jess_ismore If it’s the roller and pole in this video it should locked in place. I have the Wooster roller and a regular pole where you twist the roller. Never had the issue you are mentioning. But I thing the lock system have a advantage in term of stability.
how do you keep your cages from gumming up with paint over time?
I have textured walls...do you sand textured walls between coats?
You put out just wonderful content
Hello 👋🏼. Do you ever paint with a sprayer?
How do you properly wash brushes and rollers?
Water and wire brush
He has a video “short” about washing your brushes! 😀
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! :-)
I've been painting for a long time. I used to do murals and back then I had to prepare the walls and do at least one coat of paint. As I got older I stopped painting for others and just painted my own walls. Recently, I started a painting job where my boss was still spackling the same walls he wanted me to paint. He insisted that I paint around his wet unprimed spackling and yelled at me for going too slow. I tried to work around him, but I was wasting my time painting small sections at a time because the wet spackle was random across walls and ceiling. I walked off that job and left my good Purdy brush behind. I loved that brush but my sanity was worth more.
i have found the best paint brush is the lucas pro and the best paint is Benjamin Moore, Aurora
Really enjoy the content, do you have any suggestions or videos on cleaning up equipment from using oil based?
I work at Sherwin and paint quite a bit. I just did a project with oil based enamel. Fill a cup with some mineral spirits and dip your brush or mini roller in. Much faster cleanup than water based in my opinion.
@@robchristenson3108 Thank you for the insight!
@@robchristenson3108 Thanks whats a mineral spirit. pardon my ignorance.
@@SalGuelphON mineral spirits are also known as paint thinner sir.
The pain with Sherlock are the little screws at the top of the pole that routinely loosen up and fall out.
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
What are your thoughts about paint sprayers ? The infomercial makes it look so easy and fun to use-:)
I use the same roller cage the Wooster brand but here in the US and it’s $8 here
In Quebec, Richard is a great company!
how i know if the ceramic floor i removed from my house has asbestos?
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 🙃
Fot the tape, frog yellow (and green) are supposed to be great when you want a quality one that stay straight.
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.
When you buy cheap, you buy twice. Quality costs less in the end. Great tips, Jeff.