This is a basic list of supplies needed for the mural. An additional list specific to community paint days is also here.

  • Paints
  • Stirring sticks
  • Paint can openers
  • Empty containers with lids or use plastic wrap on cups
  • Regular Rollers for background or large areas
  • Small rollers (not foam) for small simple areas
  • Extension handles for your rollers
  • Good Brushes – its worth it to buy good brushes – these can last
  • Rags and/or paper towels
  • Drop cloths
  • Buckets to hold water for cleaning brushes
  • Access to Water – or bring water and buckets
  • Yardsticks or measuring tape
  • Painters tape
  • Brooms (to sweep wall just prior to painting after wall has been prepared/fixed/cleaned)
  • Eye protection (goggles)
  • Ladders/scaffolding/lift
  • Milk crates or other sturdy boxes to store paint cans

ALSO MAYBE:

  • For small jobs, painting palettes or trays for mixing colors
  • Paint Sprayer for extremely large areas (only for huge murals)
  • Used/Old brushes For Textures