Succeed in exterior painting – a professional’s 3 tips for exterior painting tools

A successful exterior painting project requires good tools in addition to properly selected, high-quality paint. With them, the work is easier and the paint finish is better. We present three tips that are fundamental principles in our painting work.

1. A good brush

The brush is the first tool that comes to mind when thinking about painting. It is perhaps the painter’s most important tool: a good brush picks up just the right amount of paint when dipped in the bucket, releases paint evenly onto the surface, and doesn’t shed bristles.

A familiar tool for Väriset’s painters year after year has been Sokeva’s Ergo brush, whose mixed bristles include natural bristles.

“What’s good about the Ergo is the rotating handle and it’s easy to combine into a double brush. The Ergo handle can be reused and we use it not only for painting exterior walls but also on tile roofs,” says Väriset’s foreman Eemeli Niemelä.

At Väriset, we use Ergo brushes in the thousands during the painting season, so it’s important that the brush is high quality.

2. Use an extension pole

An extension pole that attaches to the brush, ranging from one to two meters long, is a handy accessory. Especially when painting high walls and hard-to-reach places, the extension pole is an invaluable help.

“Speeds up work, reduces hand strain and repetitive strain injuries,” Eemeli Niemelä summarizes.

Using an extension pole improves reach, allowing you to easily access high spots, such as the roofline and upper parts of the house, without the need to constantly move ladders. This increases safety and speeds up work. Additionally, the extension pole reduces strain on the arms, shoulders, and back, as you can maintain a more ergonomic posture while working.

Choose an extension pole that is long enough to reach the area to be painted, but also short enough to be easy to handle and store.

By using an extension pole, you can significantly improve work efficiency and comfort. When you combine it with a high-quality brush, you achieve an even and professional result.