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You’ve chosen the perfect colour. You’ve picked a quality paint. But without the right accessories, even the best paint can go on patchy, streaky, or uneven. For DIYers, choosing brushes, rollers, trays, and tape can be just as confusing as selecting a paint. That’s why we’ve partnered with Hamilton’s Brushware, South Africa’s trusted name in quality paint tools, to help you get the finish your home deserves – whether you’re rolling walls, edging ceilings, or tackling tricky trims.
Why Your Paint Tools Matter
Using the correct paint accessory isn’t just about comfort – it directly affects:
- The smoothness and consistency of your finish
- How much paint you use
- How quickly you complete your project
- And how long your paint job actually lasts
Cheap rollers often shed fibres. Poor brushes leave streaks or drop bristles. The right Hamilton’s tool, on the other hand, is designed to work with your paint, not against it.
Paint Accessories by Project Type
- Interior Walls (Plascon Double Velvet, Cashmere, Easy Living)
Recommended Tool:
- Hamilton’s Polypile Trayset 225MM – Delivers a fine, even finish with minimal splatter. Ideal for smooth plastered walls.
- Paint Club Interior Trayset – Durable tray with high-density roller for better paint pick-up and release.
- Hamilton’s Plascon Branded Roller Tray Sets: Double Velvet and Polvin.
Optional Add-On:
- Extension Pole – I know this is listed as an optional extra, but honestly, buy yourself one of these, thank me later! A good quality extension pole makes painting ceilings so much easier, and helps you reach high walls without a ladder.
- Ceilings (Plascon Polvin, Easy Living Matt)
Recommended Tool:
- Hamilton’s Polypile Roller – Excellent paint holding capacity for overhead application, reducing drips.
Pro Tip: Use a Hamilton’s Perfection Ensign Angled Brush for cutting-in – achieve a crisp edge where the ceiling meets the wall.
- Bathrooms & Kitchens (Easy Living Sheen, Velvaglo)
Recommended Tool:
- Hamilton’s Velour (Flocked) Mini Foam Roller Trayset – Great for semi-gloss and satin finishes, giving a streak-free result on smooth surfaces like tiles, furniture and backsplashes.
- Hamilton’s Perfection Ensign Angled Brush – For tight corners and detailed cutting-in.
- Exterior Walls (Plascon Micatex, Wall & All)
Recommended Tool:
- Paint Club Exterior Tray Set – This thick nap roller absorbs and releases more paint, helping you cover textured or uneven surfaces more evenly and efficiently while reducing streaks, patchiness, and time spent on large areas.
- Hamilton’s 225mm Roughcoat Roller – Designed for textured walls, bricks, and cement. Holds more paint and applies it evenly over rough surfaces.
- Hamilton’s Plascon Wall & All Roller Trayset – Specially designed to partner with Plascon Wall & All, this set contains a thick nap roller for great coverage on uneven exterior surfaces.
Optional Add-On:
- Hamilton’s Heavy Duty Plastic Drop Sheet – Protects flowerbeds and pavers while you work.
- Doors, Trims & Windows (Velvaglo, Super Universal Water-Based Gloss)
Recommended Tools:
- For Solvent-based Enamel: Hamilton’s Utility Brushes (38mm or 50mm) – Specially designed for gloss paints, this brush offers a smooth, even flow and no drag.
- For water-based Enamel: Hamilton’s Perfection Ensign Brushes – These superior-quality angled sash brushes feature high-loading, tapered synthetic bristles set in a stainless-steel ferrule for ultra-smooth, streak-free finishes and precise cutting-in. Designed for discerning painters, they offer excellent value, easy cleaning, and zero bristle loss.
- Hamilton’s Supa-foam Value Pack – Mini Roller Set (High-Density Foam) – Achieve an extra-smooth finish with enamel paints and wood sealants on wood and metal surfaces.
Other Must-Haves for Any DIY Project
| Accessory | Why You Need It |
| Masking Tape (low-tack) | Clean edges, easy peel-off – especially around trims or ceiling lines |
| Plastic Drop Sheets | Keep your flooring and furniture paint-free |
| Hamilton’s Wire Brush | Ideal for prepping old surfaces and removing flaky paint |
| Stirring Stick or Paddle | Always stir paint thoroughly for even colour and consistency. |
Free Download: Paint Accessories Cheat Sheet
Want to keep all this info handy while you shop or plan your next project?
We’ve created a FREE Paint Accessories Cheat Sheet: The Right Tools for Every Room & Surface, featuring everything in this guide – roller types, brush choices, and must-have extras – organised by room and surface.
👉 Scan the above QR code, or CLICK HERE to download your free PDF.
Stick it to your garage wall, pop it in your toolbox, or bring it along to your nearest Paint Expert or Paint Club store. You’ll never wonder “Which brush do I need?” again.
