Having the right equipment for the job at hand will make for a better result.
Mixing: Electric hand drill and stirrer. (450 – 600 rpm) Bunnings, DTA 80mm ribbon mixer.
![Drill attachment](https://poolpaint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/power-mixer-150x150.webp)
Application: Roller Trays, (a spare one) Handles and Extensions. 270 mm wide is suitable (wider makes corner work difficult) 5L straight sided bucket(s).
![Heavy Duty Paint Tray 270mm](https://poolpaint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Heavy-Duty-Paint-Tray-270mm-150x150.webp)
Brushes: 35- 50 mm, professional quality ($10 – 15) Paint Shop.
![Cutting in Brush](https://poolpaint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Cutting-in-Brush-150x150.webp)
Roller Sleeves: (e.g. Draylon, Mohair or similar, solvent tolerant). Use 8/10/12 mm nap (15 – 25 mm for Pebblecrete). (Use short nap for smooth and longer length nap for rougher/uneven surfaces) Buy good ($15 – 25) quality. Can use lambs wool sleeves on rough/uneven surfaces. ALSO 3ins (75mm) sleeve for corners.
![Sheepskin Roller Covers](https://poolpaint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sheepskin-Roller-Covers-150x150.jpeg)
Masking tape: Painters Green Masking Tape – Paint shop.
![Frogtape 48MM Masking Tape](https://poolpaint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Frogtape-48MM-Masking-Tape-150x150.webp)
Surface Temperature: Before you paint, measure the surface (not air!) temperature. It must be above 5C
![Infrared Thermometer](https://poolpaint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/infrared-thermometre-150x150.webp)