Many different kinds of paint equipment are available on the market. The most basic, manual tools include paint brushes and rollers, air brushes and heat guns. Other equipment normally used in painting projects includes painter’s tape, dip sticks, sandpaper, roller trays, and drop cloths. Paint equipment can be used in commercial, industrial and recreational painting applications.
Different types of paints and finishes require different methods of application and thus different types of paint equipment. Most paint jobs require several coats, both of primer and regular paint. Interior paint is often applied with brushes and rollers, but some homeowners may choose decorative methods, like sponging. Outdoor paints not only make a building more attractive, but they can protect it from the elements. A sealant or stain is often required when painting wood.
Industrial jobs often require special painting equipment like spray booths. Spray booths, which are enclosures used in the application of a uniform paint coat, are utilized to limit the exhaust of toxic fumes to designated areas. Spray booths are common in manufacturing plants and in professional workshops.
