If you’ve ever picked up a brush or roller and felt the dread of messy clean up or patchy walls, you’re not alone. Thankfully, our viral painting hacks help from keeping your tools fresh to painting corners like a pro, these tips don’t just save time, they also level up your whole decorating game.
Here are 4 clever Harris painting hacks that DIYers can’t get enough of…
Ever struggled to reseal a paint tin? You’re not the only one. One of the most useful paint can hacks is to wrap a piece of foil tightly around the rim before you start pouring or dipping.
Why it works: Foil keeps paint out of the rim groove, meaning you can reseal the can easily, and no more dried-up lids or hammering frustration.
Washing paint trays can feel like more work than the painting itself. Here’s a handy painting hack, line your tray with foil before pouring in the paint.
Why it works: Once you’re done, just lift out the foil and bin it. No scrubbing, no staining, just a clean tray ready for your next coat.
Harris upgrade: For an even smarter solution, try Harris Tray Liners; they’re reusable, and fit perfectly to your trays, so clean up is always effortless.
Before you load up your roller, there’s one thing you should always do first, wrap it in masking tape and peel it off.
Why it works: This removes any stray fibres or lint that might otherwise end up on your walls. It’s a pro move that makes a surprisingly big difference to your finish.
Harris upgrade: Pair this with Harris Masking Tape. It has high-quality adhesion, zero residue, and is perfect for prepping all your tools.
Cutting in around corners, skirting boards, or ceilings? This next painting hack means you can skip the brush and reach for the Harris Paint Pad Set. It’s the easiest way to get clean, sharp lines without the stress, using the corner piece.
Why it works: It glides right into awkward spaces, giving you clean lines without the stress of taping or constant touch-ups.
Harris pro tip: Use this corner piece tool on feature walls or around architraves where accuracy matters most; it’ll cut your painting time in half.
Whether you’re sprucing up a single room or tackling the whole house, these painting hacks with Harris tools will help you paint smarter, not harder.
From the paint tray cover hack to paint roller hacks, Harris has a smart product to match every viral painting hack and tip. Give these a try on your next project, your walls, and your weekend, will thank you.
