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Used when painting large areas with the same color or painting intricate surfaces such as furniture or grillwork where other tools will not reach...

A corner pad is a paint pad shaped in a 90 degree angle to allow for easy painting of...

Makes roller painting both faster and easier for hard-to-reach areas. Generally range from 1' to 16' in length. Some poles are adjustable, or...

Foam brushes have handles like regular brushes, but a foam pad replaces the bristles. Considered disposable because they are inexpensive, but...

Also called a flattening brush. Generally comes in 3” to 5” widths. Used for painting larger surfaces, such as ceilings, floors,...

Lies flat on the surface, allowing the user to avoid spattering. Most pads are made of mohair or foam and can apply either latex or oil-based...

A tool consisting of a handle with an extension socket on the end to allow the user to add an extension pole and a frame that holds the roller...

Also called hockey stick due to shape. Used to paint hard-to-reach areas. Sash positioned at 45-degree angle to long...

Available in natural or synthetic fibers. The density of the fiber determines the roller’s ability to hold paint and spread it evenly....

A wider brush generally available in 4” to 6” widths. Many types feature natural white China bristles for working with oil-based stains,...

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