When painting a room, it’s easy for consumers to focus on paint colors and applicators, but paint prep products are just as important to the painting process. Stock these products, and consider creating a paint prep area or endcap for your customers so they are fully prepared to take on a painting project and achieve high-quality results.
Protect
Painting can be messy, and customers need to protect areas where they are working. Painter’s tape and drop cloths provide the necessary protection during painting projects.
Painter’s Tape
Uses
- Protects light switches
- Protects window and door trim, moldings and baseboards
- Protects doorknobs and doorstops
Drop Cloths
Uses
- Protects floor
- Protects furniture
Repair
Customers may need to repair holes and smooth imperfections before painting. Merchandise all the necessary products for repair in one place to increase your customers’ ease of shopping.
Spackle
Putty Knife
- Red Devil’s 3-Piece Plastic Knife Set
- DEWALT 3″ Putty Knife | Stainless Steel w/Soft Grip Handle | DXTT-2-139
Sanding
Clean
Cleaning the surface before painting allows for better adhesion to the surface and an overall smoother application. Vacuums can be used to dust off baseboards and moldings, and damp rags can be used to wipe down walls.
Shop-Vac
- Stanley’s SL18116P6 gal 4 MAX HP Pro Vacuum
- Craftsman’s CMXEVBE17594 6.0 Peak HP** Wet/Dry Vac With Attachments (12 gal)
Rags
