As a professional painter and decorator, you need the right tools to maintain a high standard of work. But, while each tradesman will have their own thoughts on which brushes and paint are best to use, there are some essential tools that every painter and decorator should have.
Here we discuss four tools that you should have in your kit.
Painters steps
Without a durable set of steps or a ladder, you’re going to find it very difficult to complete your painting jobs. Overreaching can be extremely dangerous and using other items to balance yourself means you’re at risk of injury and not achieving the results you wanted. Investing in painters steps is a practical solution. Look for steps with internal locking bars for enhanced stability and non-slip caps will also keep the ladder in place.
Ladder Limb
When painting at height, you need a place to carefully sit your can of paint so it’s not at risk of falling over. Ladder limbs are great for this as they slot into the side of the ladder with a metal hook that can be used to hang the can of paint or anything else you may need.
Dust sheets
When painting inside, the last thing you want to do is ruin your customer’s furniture with paint marks. Always keep cotton dust sheets in your kit (plastic coverings can be a slip hazard) so the area stays neat and tidy and the cleanup process is much quicker.
Paint comb
Keeping your paintbrushes clean will keep them in good condition and ensure that you’re always prepared for your next job. However, removing paint from your brushes can be a messy job and can block up your sink if you don’t have the right tools. Investing in a paint comb means you can remove all types of paint from the bristles or roller and actually end up saving a lot of the product that would have been washed away.
At Top Tower, our access solutions are ideal for professional painters and decorators. Our high-quality painters steps and ladder accessories will help you stay safe whether you’re painting the outside of a property or inside. Top Tower is a name you can trust when it comes to facilitating your everyday access requirements. Get in touch with us today for more information.
