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9 Genius Tricks for Your Easiest-Ever Paint Job

October 2, 2023 · 7 min read
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9. Trade up to a bucket

Painting trays are undeniably convenient, and every professional painter uses them. They make it easy to dip the roller and help a lot with removing excess paint for a clean paint job.

However, if you’re painting a bigger room, you’ll have to refill the tray several times before the job is finished. Which sends us to the last entry on our list of genius painting tricks: save yourself the trouble by pouring the paint into a large pail with a top that’s wide enough to fit your roller.

Make sure to also add a grate to help you remove excess paint, and ta-da! Your workstation is ready to go!

If you liked our article on genius painting tricks, you may also want to read Kitchen Upgrade: 9 Quick Projects That Cost Less Than $100.

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