11/14/2023 0 Comments Scaffold brackets for house painting![]() ![]() I use this belt more than my harness just because it is lighter and not loaded down with 12 brushes and 20 other tools. I have a dickies painters belt that I got from my local tractor supply that I use for my brushes, tape, multi tool, and everything else. I hook my paint can on to a paint hook on the ladder. I like to lean into my ladders so I don't mess up my lower back. Some dudes like to work out of the paint can attached to their chest, I do not. ![]() Pro-tip, dont wear a belt and a harness, they'll snag on each other when you are climbing down the ladder! The paint harness can often times allow for you to carry a can of paint on the front of it. I found mine at a local hardware store years ago when I needed more room than what my belt could hold. You can probably find one on Amazon that people like if you think you'll need multiple brushes. ![]() I'm not picky enough to recommend a specific brand of harness. If that sounds like it isn't worth it and you'd rather spend time and money working with the scaffolding, that will definitely get the job done. ![]() If you have never painted with a sprayer on a ladder, there is a bit of a learning curve you'll have to adjust to but it is manageable. It really comes down to what you are comfortable with. Also, assembling scaffolding by yourself takes time, time that could be spent actually doing the paint job! Moving the scaffolding around if it has wheels is easy enough, and with a telescoping extension rod, you can paint surfaces with a roller that you can't reach with the sprayer. If it does not have wheels, you should return that scaffolding and stick with the ladders. Most scaffolding comes with wheels and brakes, I'm assuming yours did. I wouldn't bother with the scaffolding personally. Spraying on a ladder is not the most comfortable experience, but it definitely goes faster than rolling and brushing. If you are happy to do the prep work to use a sprayer and have experience trying to manage the overspray, go ahead and use it. I've sprayed many times and I can honestly say I only like using it on very large and uneven surfaces. I've used these tools on 40ft extension ladders. I use a typical paint tray that I hook onto the ladder rungs, and a typical paint hook for my paint cans to refill the tray. I also own a painting harness that I have grown accustomed to using that holds literally every painting tool i could possibly need. I've always preferred painting on ladders with rollers and brushes. How hard would it be to move a scaffold around these obstacles? Would be able to lift the scaffold over some single layer stones about 5 inches high? Or would i have to dismantle each time i move it? Scaffold cons: Around the perimeter of my house are dirt and grass and flat surface, but there are some stone work and bushes, which i can place a ladder on, but anticipating difficulty repositioning the scaffold. Not as srable as a scaffold.ΔΆ0-ft scaffold pros: (i already bought it, still in box, but may return it if i don't use it.): Don't have to move it around as much as a ladder, more stability, more space for tools. Ladder cons: have to move it around frequently, can't bring many tools on the ladder like scrapers, brushes, etc. (I have ruled out renting a scaffold because this is a longterm project. I have a stabalizer attachment at the top so i feel very safe on it. Ladder pros: my 24 ft aluminum extension ladder is easier to move around. Please share your advice and/or experience. ![]()
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