Paint is a cost-effective, big-impact way to update your home. The essential steps to a quality paint job include buying good paint, preparing the surfaces, choosing the best tools and using professional techniques.

To develop a comprehensive list of everything you’ll need, the best bet is to carefully read through this guide. As a quick guide, a good painting kit that will cover most jobs includes:

• Roller frames
• Roller covers
• Roller trays
• Extension poles
• Brushes
• Painters pots
• Drop sheets
• Masking tape
• Sugar soap
• Stirrers, scrapers, sandpaper
• Ladder