Gather Materials and Prepare Work Area
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What happens here
Begin by gathering all necessary painting supplies. This includes a paintbrush, the chosen paint (identified as 'plant-based' in the video's text), and a suitable container for the paint, such as a repurposed Tim Hortons cup as seen in the video. Although not explicitly shown, it is crucial to properly prepare the work area. This involves masking off the windows with plastic sheeting or drop cloths and applying painter's tape to any adjacent walls or surfaces that should not be painted, ensuring protection from drips and enabling clean paint lines. The video implies this preparatory step by showing plastic-covered windows.
Goal: Ensure all materials are ready and surrounding areas are protected from paint.
Tools and materials
- Paintbrush — Applying paint to the window trim
- Painter's Tape — Masking off edges of adjacent walls or surfaces to ensure clean paint lines
- Plastic Sheeting — Protecting windows and large adjacent surfaces from paint drips
- Tim Hortons Cup Tim Hortons — Repurposed container for holding paint
- Paint — Coating the window trim