Preparing
To get a great-looking finish coat and the beautiful, long-lasting results you expect, take the time to ensure that the surface to be painted is clean, dry and smooth and coated with the correct primer.
Your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams paint expert can provide additional advice about which primer is right for your project.
And remember, we also carry all the tools you'll need for surface preparation - such as ladders, wire brushes, paint scrapers, putty knives, wood filler and spackling paste - to prepare a surface for painting.
See Also
Prep Work
Watch to learn helpful tips on prep-work an important step in your painting project.
Checklist of Tools
Information on the tools you'll need for a successful painting project.
Sherwin-Williams Primers
Explore our range of primers designed to meet the challenges of specific surfaces.
Tools & Supplies
Explore our wide selection of brushes, rollers, pad applicators and prep materials.
