Painting supplies

The right painting supplies are the difference between a paint job that disappoints and a wall that looks smooth and even after a single weekend. At Selected Wallpapers you'll find the painting supplies that suit the Little Greene paint we stock: rollers, brushes, paint trays and masking tape that let this brand's pigment-rich shades show at their best, without the streaks or ridges you regret later.

The painting supplies you actually need

Painting a wall neatly takes less than most people imagine, but the tools have to be right. For Little Greene's matt, chalky finish, a roller with a medium pile works best: it picks up enough paint without spattering and lays down an even coat. A good angled brush is essential for corners and the edges along skirting and frames. Add a sturdy paint tray with a grid, quality masking tape and a few stir sticks for the basics. These are the items you'll lean on most during the job, and that's exactly where quality earns its keep.

Painting supplies matched to Little Greene

Not every roller suits every paint. Little Greene's deeply pigmented wall paint covers in two coats, provided your tools spread it evenly. A roller that holds too much moisture leaves a cloudy look; a brush that's too stiff drags streaks through the still-wet coat. The sets we put together are matched to it, so the brand's Intelligent Matt Emulsion or Absolute Matt look on the wall the way they're meant to. If you'd rather choose the paint itself first, you'll find the full range under our Little Greene paint.

Masking off and prepping cleanly

The dullest part of painting decides the result. Good masking tape leaves crisp lines and lifts off without pulling paint with it; lighter painter's tape on fresh wallpaper or newly painted surfaces avoids damage. A sanding sponge to scuff the surface lightly, a filling knife for small flaws and a clean cloth for dust all belong to proper prep. Get the wall flat first and you'll see it in the clean finish of the Little Greene shade on top.

Bringing paint and wall together

In many interiors paint and wallpaper work together rather than as alternatives. A painted wall in a quiet shade beside a wall of plain wallpaper adds depth without becoming busy, and a ceiling or panelling in a related colour finishes a room. If you're unsure how much paint or wallpaper a wall needs, our wallpaper calculator works out the square metres quickly, so you won't come up short midway through.

Rather leave the painting to someone else

Not everyone enjoys painting, and with tall walls, plaster or a flawless block of colour, a craftsman pays off. If you'd rather play it safe, we'll put you in touch with an experienced professional through our page for the professional decorator, who also handles painting. That way you combine the right painting supplies with a finish that lasts for years.

Choose your colour, top up your painting supplies with the matching set and you're ready to start. International shipping, duties & taxes included.