Profitability and success begins with using the right tools. Here are some essential house painting tools.
Paint Brushes
Use the Right Brush for the Job: There are a variety of brush styles, each tailored for specific applications. For example, the Purdy XL is a versatile choice, suitable for both interior and exterior projects, and compatible with all types of paints. Similarly, not all rollers are the same; Purdy White Dove roller covers are engineered for any surface where a smooth, lint-free finish is desired, while Purdy Marathon rollers are designed to handle rougher surfaces like stucco, textured drywall or masonry.
Ensure Proper Brush Loading: Overloading or under loading a brush is inefficient and leads to uneven coverage. Purdy recommends dipping the brush about a third of the way into the paint, tapping off any excess to ensure sufficient paint coverage while preventing drips and uneven layers.
Maintain Your Tools for Long-Term Efficiency: Proper care of brushes and rollers extends their lifespan. Brushes should be cleaned thoroughly after each use with the appropriate solvent and stored in their original packaging to maintain shape.
Prevent Lap Marks: Keep the roller consistently wet and apply paint in an “W pattern” over a three-foot square, moving from an unpainted area to the already painted surface.
Blue Painter’s Tape
Painters have loved this versatile tape for more than 30 years. ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape protects walls, trim, baseboards, tile and glass. Its adhesive holds firm and removes clean for up to 14 days.
Wire Brushes
Purdy’s short handle wire brush is designed with durable stainless steel, criss-cross bristles that remove paint 2X faster. The multiple grip positions reduce fatigue.
Double Sided Poly Hanging Containment Tape
Frog Tape Double Sided Poly Hanging Containment Tape is a two in one tape that removes quickly and easily, letting you work faster and easier. One side has a premium adhesive that won’t damage surfaces and provides 21 day clean removal. The other has an aggressive adhesive to securely hold poly-sheeting to protect surfaces from dust.
The double sided tape can be moved and repositioned if it wasn’t put in the right place the first time. It conforms to uneven surfaces for full containment even when the surface isn’t completely smooth. This tape can be used on a variety of surfaces including: Painted walls, woodwork, glass, metal and vinyl.
Disposable Painting Dust Mask
The Aura 9205 is an N95 particulate respirator designed to provide at least 95 percent filtration efficiency against certain non-oil based particles. This lightweight, disposable dust mask has a variety of features for your respiratory protection and comfort needs. The 9205 filters dust and other airborne particles, while allowing for easy breathing. The soft inner material provides added comfort and the adjustable nose clip helps provide a custom seal. Its three panel design fits a range of face shapes and sizes. The embossed top panel helps reduce eyewear fogging. Curved low profile design conforms well to nose and eye contours, allowing more room for eyewear.
Essential Multi‑Tool Scrapers
Set nails, scrape, cut, patch, screw, clean, and more. This 10 in 1 tool takes care of many job site tasks. It’s an essential painter’s tool. Multi-Tools include numerous features to set nails, scrape, open cans, spread compound, open/clean cracks, and clean rollers. The Premium Purdy 10-in-1 includes an additional nail puller, and combination flat/Phillips-head screwdriver key.
Scotch-Brite Scrub Pads
Need to clean something properly before it’s painted? Scotch-Brite scrub pads are a hardworking cleaning tool for home and professional use. Use it with water to remove surface contaminants prior to painting the exterior of a house, or with soap to prepare greasy kitchen walls, ceilings and cabinets for a fresh coat of paint. These pads can be purchased at any local hardware or paint store. Pick the right one for your job; they are color coded based on their dirt removing abilities.
These are a few of the many essential house painting tools.