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 See
Paint Brushes
- 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 Paint Rollers
Climbing Equipment:
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 See
Pot Hooks
- 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