15 Tools to Make Your Painting Project Easier

Inner-fed paint rollers allow for no-tray painting. Simply feed paint into the roller tube and enjoy painting without the back-and-forth of dipping into a paint tray, preventing drips and spills.

For a smooth, professional finish in no time, consider using a paint sprayer. There are several different types to choose from. To ensure you're getting the right type for your project, check out our Paint Sprayer Buying Guide. Then follow these simple paint spray steps to complete your job.

The HANDy Paint Pail makes painting a breeze. An adjustable strap makes it comfortable to hold, a magnetic brush holder keeps your brush close and a built-in paint scraper helps minimize messes. For easy and quick cleanup, pair with disposable HANDy Paint Pail Liners.

A trim paint brush is ideal for trimming around windows, moulding and door frames.

Painters tape is a must for creating precise lines and neat edges. Choose from a range of varieties, including those made for interior and exterior jobs, as well as different surfaces.

Make sure you have a smooth wall or ceiling surface to paint by using a putty knife when applying putty into indentations.

Save time and energy by covering your furniture in drop cloths; instead of moving furniture out of each room you want to paint, push it to the middle of the room and make sure it's completely covered to protect it from paint. Drop cloths are must-have paint accessories to protect floors from paint as well. Canvas is long-lasting, while plastic is a less expensive, less durable option.

Reach the ceiling and the top of walls with the right stepladder. A multi-position ladder, which can serve as a stepladder, 90-degree ladder, extension ladder and staircase ladder is a good choice for those needing a variety of ladders without the space to store more than one kind. Standard and multi-position ladders are essential pieces of paint equipment. They come in handy for a range of projects and repairs around the house.

To paint ceilings and walls without a ladder, use an extension pole for a paint roller to reach farther. Extension poles come in a range of lengths and include telescoping varieties, allowing you to adjust the pole length.

The ultimate paint equipment, a paint multi-tool has everything you need to scrape, clean a paint roller, clean cracks and open cans of paint. They come in a variety of materials and offer a range of features for use around the house.

Also known as an edge guard, a paint guide can help you neatly paint moulding, trim and window panes without the use of painters tape. It's the perfect tool to protect the edges of carpet as well, since painters tape is not effective in protecting it.

Heat guns are good paint tools for those undertaking large projects. Use one to strip paint, remove flooring, soften caulk or putty, thaw pipes or bend plastic.

A must for any painting project, a paint scraper removes unwanted layers of paint. Look for extendable, ergonomic and moulding-specific varieties to find the best paint scraper for your needs.

Trying to paint that fine line between the wall and the ceiling or the moulding can be tricky, but this paint edger tool makes the job so much easier. This will help you save time and improve accuracy.

Avoid ruining your brush between coats or when you have to step away by using a paint brush cover. This cover seals your brush, allowing you to skip washing it between breaks in your work. You can also keep things easy with a paint roller cover.