Painting Tool Necessities

Homeowners, as well as contractors, will find any of the tools on this page to be quality made and an overall asset to the painting process.

Handy Pail Pro  -  For small jobs and touch up. This bucket has a magnet built in that holds your brush so that the correct amount of bristles stay in the paint when not in use. It also has a built-in grid that is designed to accept a weenie roller. The company also sells liners and lids that also work well. You can find out where to purchase this product at http://www.handypaintpail.com/2.41_wheretobuy.html

3 foot or 6 foot Spray Pole Guns  -  If you have a considerable amount of spraying to do or you are spraying eaves or ceilings, you will not believe how much easier the job is with this tool. The tool simply speeds up the job considerably. Graco, Wagner and Titan make these type of poles. Make sure that the tip is able to swivel, this makes all the difference. After using a spray pole gun, you will not want to spray without one. You will be clumsy with it at first, but in time, you will be a much more efficient painter.  http://www.titantool.com/portal/us_gun-pole-extensions_en_titantool,232424,230635.html     http://wwwd.graco.com/Distributors/DLibrary.nsf/Files/309237/$file/309237f.pdf

Shur-Line makes a brush and roller spinner that is as much a necessity as the paint brush is. In other words, I would not own a paint brush without owning one of these spinners for cleaning it, it's that simple. You can pick this item up at most paint and hardware stores.

Shur Line also makes a Paint Pourer that fits a 1 gallon bucket. This little item works great, I use mine regularly at home when I only need a small amount out paint from a gallon. It keeps the top of a one gallon can like new and is way easier to clean than dealing with the paint in the crease of the can.                  http://www.amazon.com/Shur-Line-06100-06100C-Paint-Pourer/dp/B00004Z4H4

Paint Brush Comb  -  Is as much a necessity as the brush and the spinner. It is what must be used every time the brush is cleaned prior to putting it back in it's cardboard home.

Wire Brush  -  In order to get the brush clean, you are going to need one of these very inexpensive items that you can get about anywhere or more than likely already own one.

Bucket Grids  -  a one gallon, a two gallon and a five gallon grid would be necessary to have. Paint pans are a disaster waiting to happen. Grids are inexpensive and work great and are available at most paint and hardware stores.

Cardboard spray shields  -  The only type of shield to use when spraying. A plastic clip for attaching the cardboard shields to an extention pole is also available.   http://www.hydetools.com/

 3M  -  Hand masker. A must for any painter or homeowner.  http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Health/Safety/Products/Related/?PC_7_RJH9U52300A9E023IJD0GR3O74_nid=GS34NX93PXgsHDSVSV648Cgl67XGXB3MRXbl

Extention ladder leg leveler - I would not own an extention ladder without installing a leg leveler. http://www.wernerladder.com/newprods/equalizer.php