Painter’s Toolkit

Tools & products I recommend

The kit I use on painting jobs across South London. Essential picks for DIYers, plus trade-grade tools worth buying if you paint often. Amazon UK links — I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Essential Painting Tools

The rollers, brushes and trays I reach for on most South London jobs.

Roller

ProDec 9" Trade Woven Roller Sleeve

Holds more paint and releases it evenly for a smoother finish than cheap sleeves. 9-inch long pile for walls, ceilings and colour changes — fits a 1.75" trade cage.

Roller

9-inch Microfiber Roller Covers (5-pack)

A strong trade alternative — great paint pick-up, low lint, ideal for smooth walls. Pack of five so you always have a clean sleeve ready.

Brushes

Emitever Premium Paint Brushes Set

Versatile set for cutting in, trim and detail work. Solid value for DIYers and pros.

Brushes

Purdy Monarch XL Elite Angular Brush (2-inch)

My go-to for cutting in around ceilings, skirting and frames. Holds shape, doesn’t shed, sharp lines.

Brushes

ProDec Premier Synthetic Flat Brush (3-inch)

Great for larger flat surfaces like doors and panels. Full head, minimal brush marks.

Tray

Hamilton for The Trade Roller Set with Tray

Trade tray plus medium-pile sleeves and cage — loads the roller evenly and beats flexy plastic trays that spill.

Extension

Hamilton for The Trade Extension Pole (1.4–2.4m)

Essential for high Victorian ceilings. Pozlock telescopic, locks securely, fits screw-fit and push-fit frames.

Prep & Repair Tools

Filling, sanding and sealing — where a professional finish really starts.

Filler

Toupret Quick Fill Interior Filler (1L)

Doesn’t shrink, sands easily, paint-ready fast. Worth paying extra for.

Filler

Polycell Multi-Purpose Polyfilla (1kg)

Good budget option for small holes and cracks.

Sanding

3M Pro Grade Sanding Block Sponge (Medium)

Reusable and washable — more comfortable than paper wrapped around scrap wood.

Sanding

Pole Drywall Sander with Extension

Sand ceilings and high walls without living on a ladder. Essential in tall rooms.

Caulk

Anthracite Grey Silicone Sealant (RAL 7016)

The colour I use most in modern bathrooms and kitchens — matches grey grout well.

Caulk

Silicone Caulking Finishing Tool Set

Consistent, professional beads — better than using your finger.

Protection & Safety

Keep floors, lungs and paint lines protected on every job.

Sheets

Heavy-Duty Cotton Canvas Dust Sheets

Plastic sheets slip and tear. Cotton canvas stays put and lasts for years.

Safety

3M 6200 Half Face Respirator (Medium)

For sanding and painting in enclosed spaces — far better than disposable dust masks. Pair with the right 3M filters.

Tape

FrogTape Delicate Surface Painter’s Tape

Sharp lines without peeling fresh paint. Worth the extra over cheap masking tape.

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