Use a Paint Grid to Paint a Room Faster 

I always keep an open mind to get tips with some good ones from this channel. She is right that a grid in a 5 gal bucket is the way to go over a tray. Long term or use it everyday I do not recommend keeping a grid or roller handle submerged in a sealed bucket. They will develop rust and that will get into your paint which will then get on wall besides ruining your tools with rust. Grids always rust, but a good aluminum handle will not so you could get away with it, but still don't recommend because it is messy and gunks up tools. Notice all the paint on the metal part of the handle when she loads and especially after submerged. Want to paint a room without any drips? Keep that part clean because that is where the drips come from usually. Lightly kiss the paint a few and distribute on the grid a few times. Roll out on the wall and repeat to saturate roller. Once you get that "squushy" sound that is good. A roller needs to be saturated to begin to perform optimal. Wipe metal handle with rag if you over dip. One can paint a room with no drips, or very few this way. Use a plastic shopping bag to wrap roller with clothes pin on handle when not in use while working. I have done a lot of house painting so I take my roller cover off right into the shopping bag and put in a tuppeware with a damp sponge if I need for next day. Rinse off roller handle and grid at end of day to air dry. Slip the cover back on next day.

This is the only video I've seen that actually shows the RIGHT WAY to roll .... and the ONLY video that shows how to box paint that's the way you do it!!!!! GREAT VIDEO !!!!

my favorite teacher. you're a born teacher lea, love you.

I'm always painting my apartment the old fashion way, thanks for sharing this great tip, better late than never👍😏

So dumb that I had to find a youtube video on something so simple but I'd honestly never used a paint grid before. Thank you so much!

Love your stuff, one of the best channels on youtube :)

I always like your DIY Tip's Jane! I have been a carpenter for many years and even I find that all your tips and tricks are gold!

Oh, thank you!! Figured I would buy a 5 gal bucket of paint to save $$ but had NO idea how best to paint with it..seen that grid at HD plenty of times, never knew what it was for. Thanks again!!

I see this is from five years ago, but how BRILLIANT! I love people with great common sense and creativity. It’s even better that you are willing to share. Thanks so much.

Wow Leah! you can turn your hand to a lot of things, you genuinely want to help people and such a lovely way about you. Thank you so much 😉👍

This was awesome and extremely helpful! The video is 10 years old and unquestionably holds up in every way. Thx 🙏

Your tips & tricks are gold. makes me look like I hired a pro. Keep ‘‘em coming Leah. Love learning from someone who knows their crafts.

This is one of the best channels on RU-vid - yours

Thanks Leah. You answered my question. I bought 5 gals and the roller grid and figured the only way it would work is if I poured some of the paint into another 5 gal bucket as there is no way to use the grid with a full bucket. I also like the idea of using 2 buckets to thoroughly mix the paint.

How I wish I’d known this much sooner! Thank you!

What a sweet spirit you have. Thank you for explaining what a paint grid is and for your other tips. 😊

I saw one of these paint grids for the first time in a video a few days ago and didn't think they sold them here, but today I saw one in the shop when buying my paint. I'm looking forward to trying it out this weekend.

I never knew about "boxing" the paint for mixing. Thanks!

Thank you Leah! Was very helpful beginning my project as I had never painted from a 5 gallon bucket before!! You are awesome!! xo

Just the video I was looking for. Thanks

I just found you today & thank you so much for sharing your painting knowledge! I always use a paint tray and the paint goes everywhere! Have just ordered a 5 gallon bucket and a grid. Thanks again Leah. You are a DIY saint! :-)

Awesome as usual Lea!! ❤thank you very much😊😊

I am so lucky to have found this channel!!!!

I've done apartment maintenance for the past 10 years, I always roll straight from the 5 gallon like this (full apartments I'll pour the paint into a 5 gallon trough and roll with an 18"). I leave a 9" and 4' roller sleeve in all my 5 gallon buckets, just wear a rubber glove and squeeze the excess paint out next time you use them. They make screens(grids) for 1 gallon buckets so for smaller projects trim ECT you can do the same with a 4" sleeve

Great vids, Leah. Thank you for explaining things so well to your viewing audience.

Awesome and thank you!

Excellent

I use aluminum foil to store my roller or brush overnight....and another tip...if you have paint that has been sitting for a while...and the lid is on TIGHTLY, invert your cans a couple of days before you know you are going to paint. It allows for what has settled to disengage from the bottom a little.

I put paint rollers and brushes in plastic grocery bags and they are good for a week. They need to be wet and I always hang the paint rollers so that they do not get flat spots.

Thank u for this. Im super clueless about stuff, found this metal thing im my garage and didn't know what it was. Using it tomorrow!

Thanks! Great video!

Well, this old dog just learned some new tricks. Thanks for sharing.

I have never subscribed to a channel so quickly. I am a dummy and she speaks dummy. She speaks so clearly that I actually understand:)

Seriously love your videos!!!

😮how did I not know this! Thank you!

When you're painting using a paint tray, covering it with Press n' Seal (a plastic that actually sticks to things but is removeable) will keep the paint and roller wet for a couple days. It's also good for making a tight seal over a brush with paint on it if you're not ready to wash.

i will certianly use this tip . nobody hates painting more then i do so to get it done as quickly as possible will be a big help. thanks

Great tips on boxing the paint and using a paint grid!!

Nice thing about that paint grid is any little foreign bits will settle to the bottom of the bucket as opposed to a paint tray where they will be continually re-introduced to the roller.

Great video Leah! :) Thank you! Also, BOXING is done because sometimes there are SLIGHT differences between even the same model-number/color-code/can of paint. That way the color is uniform.

Great Vid Leah. I like to strain the paint too, especially with 5 gallon buckets to get all the globs out :)

As always Leah, great video. I have learned so much from you!

I didn't know this was a product I've been using an old disposable BBQ grill for years and thort I was smart lol. great tips by the way.

I like watching all your tips

I love your channel!

Thank you 💕

they do make a stir stick for a 5 gal bucket

Another top tip! Like the idea of mixing paint too. Two methods here that are going to be used when decorating. Thanks very much.

if you are using a 9' roller like she is jut get a 1 gal freezer bag and put it over the roller when you are done. Then you don't have all that paint on the roller to get off. Just take it out of the bag and go

Pure. I will keep that in mind for my next room.

so awesome thank you so much

I love your channel

I use roller tray. Next time I will try this 😊

Brilliant! I’ve never seen one of those paint screens in Australia. Wonder if I could modify an old cake cooling rack?

so simple so effective, brilliant as always!!

Grids are great. Cheap paint trays tend to not turn the roller around very well.

You go Leah! Thanks for the great tips!

Brilliant idea Leah ! Well use it next time I paint! Thanks.

well explained... thank for sharing.

I wrap my rollers in saran wrap for over night, works fine

Wow, what a great idea to submerge the roller and come back later. Thanks for the tip!

No reason to submerge the paint roller in the paint, just get a plastic garbage bag and put over the whole thing and taping it air-tight works great. (I have a bungie cord that fits nice and tight over the plastic.)

Love that color thanks for sharing your video

I also like the idea of dunking the lot into the bucket at the end of the day and then drainng it the next. Since you'll have a few other prep things to do, just let the roller drain first and by the time you're ready for to paint, most of it should have dripped off.

Thats a brilliant idea about mixing the paint....bucket to bucket...I wonder who thought of that !

You’re the best

Ooops. That is re-wet; not reread. also I am NOT going to try to put a sink in until I watched your video about cutting into the counter. I'm not in any hurry good thing. thank you again for all your useful work on these videos. so glad to find you. and very excited about your affordable compost idea.

Easy to understand. Thanks.

Very helpful, thank you for sharing. 👍😎

Interesting gadget.

i think you do a fun job with your videos and I enjoy them😊

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

excellent idea...In so many ways ..

Great video all I need to know on using a 5 gallon bucket to paint out of..

Does the hook come with the roller to hook it onto the grid?

could use a mixing arm for a drill.

I wish I had watched this a week ago. Nevertheless, great advice, great channel.

They make paint grids for 1 gallon buckets also and I like to paint with 6 inch sponge roller (square end) and I can cut with it around doors and windows and some times ceilings and base boards... all depending on the other conditions.... a small hall / room looks bigger if the side of the door jam is painted with the room color....very old school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You rule Leah

Do the screens clean up good?

Paint grids are brilliant! I have tried in vain to find some for purchase here in Sweden. I wonder why they aren’t a thing here.

Now I know after all these years. No more paint trays, for me. Thank You.

Thank you for this video!

Very good video.

love your videos and love you...hope all of your endeavors are fruitful

Awesome tip! Thank you.

Great video ♥️

Off the topic of this video, I love that paint color

Thank you, very helpful.

Thanks Leah

Great video, thank you!

Hi Leah! I love your videos! Very helpful especially when you’re a home owner with little knowledge about doing normal house hold fixes and such! I do have a question on paint splattering. I’m painting my ceilings and they are spiky textured. I have a nice thick roller but the splatter is crazy. I have plastic down and make sure the roller isn’t crazy loaded but it still gets everywhere. Is there any other tips you may know of to reduce it? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks for your time! And keep up the great work!

If your using same bucket the next day that is empty should you do anything to the bucket?

I love your page!!

I really like you. Thank you for all your help!

very useful.. thanks for sharing

Hey I'm 5'1" you lifted that tub yourself? With a bad back i dont know if i can😐

What about your brush is there a way to hang it on the bucket instead of holding it or using another cutting can

That's great!

awesome, thanks!