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POLL: Stocking the Painting Room

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unknown member writes:

Actually, I'm pretty happy with my painting room. I traded a neighbor for some shelves and I've completely got it clean and organized but I love it. It's what in theory is my dining room. So, the fridge and coffee maker are a step away as is plenty of fresh air and light coming off the patio.

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VOTING RESULTS
AnswerVotes%Chart
corner work station with directional lighting
61
4%
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paints arranged in racks
138
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places to put items while they dry
69
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shelving for minis waiting to be painted
70
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serious workbench with vice
27
2%
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bookshelves for painting references
87
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television
38
3%
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stereo
38
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three angle-poise lamps with daylight bulbs
70
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north-facing window
10
1%
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airbrush spray booth
59
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large magnifying lamp/viewer
53
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computer
55
4%
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digital radio
11
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tea-making facilities
17
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refrigerator
16
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intercom
2
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comfortable chair
119
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large overhead 4-bulb flourescent stick-bulb fixture
14
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roll of butcher paper
4
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wide-mouthed glass snifter full of brush cleaner
8
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brush-grabbing doohickey to suspend my used brushes
9
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pre-standing photo station
16
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videocamera
0
0%
 
mold-making station
12
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multiple monitors/screens
2
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floor that's easy to roll on and clean
23
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built-in air compressor and vacuum
10
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lots of cubbies and drawers
45
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perfect A/C, heat and humidity control
30
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three or four workstations
18
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sink with hot and cold water
33
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Electrix lighting
0
0%
 
custom 4-sided paint shelves on wheels
6
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good, cleanable work surface
64
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adjustable-arm lights
42
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big tumbler with some peaty single malt
19
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lots of outlets for my power tools
8
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shop vac for clean-up
6
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digital sound system
12
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other (explain)
14
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no preference
43
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POLL IS CLOSED
POLL DESCRIPTION

unknown member muses...

So we recently had a thread on the perfect gaming room and what we'd put in it. So for the painter/modelers out there, with unlimited room and budget, what would you make sure to have in your painting area?

Not so much thinking obvious stuff like paints or brushes, but the tools of the trade, tricks you've learned, products you swear by, lighting, etc.

For me, a corner work station with directional lighting. Paints arranged in racks in front of me, and plentiful places to set items that are drying while I move on to the next task. A shelf unit nearby with the various pieces awaiting their turn to be painted, and a serious workbench with a quality vice for construction. Of course, bookshelves for the painting references. I'm undecided on a TV or stereo. Most of the time I like some background noise, but I think I work faster/better when I don't.

What would you have? Remember, not all products are easily identifiable by name, so don't forget to tell us what it does.