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