Equipment

Painting Equipment

The inexperienced would be surprised at how much equipment, tools, and materials accumulate on an average paint job. We’ve listed some common and some less known but handy items we prefer to have available. Depending on the type of job

Brushes & Rollers:

A selection of Brushes for oil and latex paints
9 inch ROLLER HANDLE
4 inch ROLLER HANDLE … not necessary for every job but can be a handy item
ROLLER Covers
ROLLER Extension Pole… Screws onto roller handle… a must for ceilings
See Rollers

Climbing Equipment :

Ladders and Stepladder See Climbing Equipment

Drop cloths :

Cloth & Plastic See Drop Cloths

Small Tools:

BROAD KNIFE (6 inch or 4 inch)…Looks like a putty knife with a wide blade. Good for spackling or filling nail holes on walls

CAULKING GUN

HAMMER
NAIL SET
PAINT CAN OPENER… Opens can lids easier than a screwdriver or putty knife
PAINT SCRAPER... Medium: 2.5 inch & Small :1 to1.5 inch you may need extra blades. Use a FLAT FILE to sharpen them.
PLASTIC BUCKETS (3 to 5 qt)… Pour about 2 inches of paint from the can into the bucket which you will work from, don' try to work with a full can or bucket. Have several clean buckets on hand
PLIERS
POT HOOK...this small device holds your paint bucket to the rung of your ladder. Most are right handed some are universal
PUTTY KNIFE
SCISSORS… For cutting rags, plastic covers, & masking paper
SCREWDRIVERS

For Professionals:

Hand Masker… This is a handheld tool used to apply masking tape to masking paper. This tool has a blade and may not be a safe tool if children are about. (Free standing maskers are also available, they set on the floor or a table… they are sometimes referred to as “Masking Machines”)
Utility Knife… Looks safe but it can be a dangerous tool Don’t forget blades
Window Scraper …Scrapes paint spatters from real glass Not for Plexiglas Razor sharp! Don’t forget blades

Safety

Ladder Safety

Ladder Safety Details