In addition to top-quality application equipment, you may need some of the tools and materials listed below in order to successfully complete your painting project. If you are like many homeowners, you already own some of these items. Depending on the nature of your painting project, you may consider investing in some of the items below.
Step ladders and extension ladders - to help you reach elevated areas
Paint scraper - to remove loose or peeling paint from wood, plaster, and
other surfaces
Triangular-load scraper - to remove paint in small or tight areas
Steel wool - to remove corrosion from metal surfaces
Bristle brush - to clear loose material from masonry
Wire brush - to remove efflorescence and loose material from masonry, or to remove loose, flaking paint
Putty knife - to scrape away loose paint, or to apply filler
Broad putty knife - to fill in and smooth patching compounds in plaster and
wallboard
Glazing compound - to replace cracked, broken, or missing panes of glass
Spackling paste - to fill nail holes and small imperfections in walls
Long-handled brush - to clean large exterior surfaces
Scrub brush - to remove mildew and dirt
Sandpaper (various grits) - to smooth and feather previously painted surfaces, or to roughen glossy surfaces so paint will adhere better
Sanding block - to hold sandpaper and help you sand surfaces to an even finish
Caulking gun - to apply caulk to cracks in walls, gaps and seams in woodwork, and the junction of different surfaces (e.g., wood siding and stone)
Tubes of caulk - same as above (note that all-acrylic and siliconized acrylic caulks are paintable; silicone caulk is not)
Masking tape - to protect window panes and trim from paint
Paint guide - to protect carpets and walls when painting baseboards and other trim
Roller tray and grid - to load rollers with paint
Brush comb - to clean paint brushes
Paint pail - to mix paint and carry it to the worksite
Drop cloths - to protect furniture, floors, and shrubbery from paint
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