What you need to paint a room, with today's prices
The tools and materials to paint a room, with today's price for a well-reviewed pick of each. Easy project, about 1–2 days.
Prices checked October 11, 2026 at major US stores.
- Interior paintTwo coats is standard. Eggshell for living areas, satin or semi-gloss for bathrooms and trim.Prang Washable Gallon Paint, Turquoise Blue at kohls.com · 4.8★ (320)$29.28
- PrimerNeeded over patches, stains, or big color changes.Flexio 2500 Electric Handheld HVLP Paint Sprayer at homedepot.com · 3.9★ (889)$169.00
- Roller frame and coversPaint Roller Kit at lowes.com · 4.8★ (98)$24.98
- Angled brushArroworthy Pro Tradesman Angle Paint Brush at acehardware.com$8.59
- Painter's tape ×2Painters Tape at macys.com · buy 2$36.80
- Drop cloths ×2Canvas Drop Cloth at lowes.com · 4.7★ (255) · buy 2$70.96
- Spackle and putty knifeFlex Steel Reusable Putty Knife at lowes.com · 4.7★ (513)$6.98
- Paint tray and liners9 in. Disposable Paint Tray Liners at harborfreight.com · 4.3★ (506)$4.99
Total for these picks: $351.58
Before you buy
- Buy all the wall paint at once so the tint matches.
- Two coats is standard. Eggshell for living areas, satin or semi-gloss for bathrooms and trim.
- Needed over patches, stains, or big color changes.
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