Painting Tools & Supplies

I use this on stucco all the time when I’m solo. Stucco eats paint, so rolling and dipping is a no-go. You can spray+backroll but that requires 2 people in reality and can make a huge mess, especially in windy conditions. If you are doing a lot of exterior painting, this can be a money-maker.

These are great for the jobs that require a good brush, but are expendable. I keep several several in my van. I clean and re-use the majority for a few times, and tend to use these for exterior jobs or difficult products where the brush is hard to clean.

These premium roller covers hold a large volume of paint. I don’t need to tape roll these before using, as they are lint-free. For smooth surfaces, these are worth the extra cost IMO.

Great for variable spaces. A must have in my van.

This is my personal favorite. Clean and crisp long lines. These brushes hold a lot of paint.

Our do-everything cut brush. Holds a line on trim and ceilings, cleans up fast, and lasts for months of daily use when treated right.

A sturdy frame that does not spin loose mid-wall. Pair it with a half-inch microplush to lay a smooth finish on most interior walls; step up nap to 3/4 for texture.

Great for shorter ceiling work, temporary tool storage and eating lunch.

Stairs, uneven exterior grade, A-frame, extension: one ladder on the truck instead of three.

I was hesitant on this because of the price, but ended up liking these better than most of the popular products that are out there. I feel comfortable leaving this tape on most surfaces for up to 3 days. The tackiness and thickness is perfect in my opinion. If you want to try it first, they sell it in 4 rolls as well.

I use these a lot. Downside is that tape is a bit narrow and on some surfaces, I need to pre-tape floors along baseboards. Can be a huge timesaver on tight schedules, and they also offer packs of 12 pre-taped roll refills.

The single biggest speed upgrade in masking. One pass tapes and films a window in seconds.

Canvas stays put, survives ladders, and does not turn into a slip hazard the way plastic does on hard floors. 4×15’s are our go-to for rolling interior walls. A couple of 12×15’s and we are usually covered.

Interior or exterior repairs and finishing. My go-to for trim, baseboards, and even facia board. I always sand, prime and sand again.

Flexible with elastomeric. This is our go-to caulking for most jobs. Seals joints up to 1 in. wide in windows, doors and siding.

A much needed step for untreated stucco. Ensures a uniform look and long-lasting finish.

For rusty metal before topcoat. When used properly, allows top coats to adhere to surfaces. Stops the bleed-through callbacks.

For exterior bodies and big drywall days a reliable airless pays for itself fast. Buy the model one size bigger than you think you need.

I finally purchased this 2 months ago and use it more than I imagined. It’s perfect on small jobs and keeps you from over purchasing expensive paint. It takes FFLP tips as well, and the pressure dial is in the right place, not on the trigger area.