When it comes to home renovations, painting can be one of the easiest ways to transform a room. But if you don’t already have the necessary supplies, it can get pretty pricey. A single gallon of paint from a home improvement store can cost you $20 to $50 or more, and when you factor in trays, brushes, rollers, tarps, and tape, the costs really add up. If you’re looking to save some cash on your painting project, you might have considered checking out the cheaper options at Harbor Freight. However, according to Redditors, that may not be the best idea when it comes to paintbrushes and rollers. While Harbor Freight often has more affordable prices by cutting out middlemen and sourcing directly from factories, not everything they sell is a hit. And when it comes to painting, using the wrong brushes and rollers can really make a difference in the final result. So it’s important to put some thought into the supplies you buy.
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Best Harbor Freight painting supplies, according to Reddit
BearFotos/Shutterstock When a Redditor named Larrymobile asked the community their thoughts on Harbor Freight’s paint supplies, a few folks chimed in with some helpful advice. The general consensus seems to be that while the brushes and rollers may not be the best for achieving a flawless finish, other painting supplies from Harbor Freight can be a great way to save money. As one Redditor put it, “Anything that doesn’t directly put the paint on the walls should be good from HF. Tarps, handles, tray covers, and stands from HF will do the job. But brushes and roller covers I’d get from a big box store/local paint shop.“
Another Redditor asked specifically about Harbor Freight’s paintbrushes, and the responses were a bit mixed. Some felt the brushes were only good for quick projects or when high-quality results weren’t a big deal. But a few commenters actually recommended the Avanti brand, which Harbor Freight positions as their “best” paintbrush line. “I was given one of the $5 avanti brushes as a freebie from HF via email. That thing surprised me it felt very smooth and nice,” said one user. “The ‘best’ ones called Avanti are pretty solid,” added another.
So the takeaway seems to be – if you want to save some money on your painting project, stick to the non-essential supplies from Harbor Freight, like tarps, trays, and tape. But when it comes to the brushes and rollers that are actually doing the painting, it might be worth spending a little extra to get higher-quality tools that will give you the best results.
