Angled sash brush
Wooster Shortcut Angle Sash Paintbrush 2-1/2 in(paid link)
The key tool for clean edges
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What a painter needs: gear + gift ideas
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For themselves: gear a painter would buy
Practical things for the job and the workday.
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Paint tray liners
Harris Seriously Good Paint Tray Liners 9 in(paid link)
Faster cleanup when switching colors
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Painter's tape
FrogTape Delicate Surface Painting Tape 1.41 in x 60 yd(paid link)
Sharp lines on trim and ceilings
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Rechargeable work light
Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Rover Pivoting Flood Light(paid link)
Shows missed spots and drips
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Disposable nitrile gloves
Dealmed Nitrile Exam Gloves(paid link)
Keeps paint off the hands
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Painters live and die by prep and clean cuts, so the best purchases are quality brushes, good light and gear that keeps paint off skin and out of lungs.
About our picks: Painters need clean edges and fast cleanup. The angled sash brush, painter's tape and tray liners help with both, and the work light shows missed spots. The respirator mask should match the paint, so check the rating for the job.
Gift ideas for a painter
Gift tip: A premium angled brush or a comfortable pair of knee pads is something painters rarely buy for themselves. Buying for a coworker? See coworker gift ideas or Secret Santa ideas.
Gel knee pads
NoCry Professional Gel Knee Pads for Work(paid link)
Comfort on floors and baseboards
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Comfortable work shoes
Brooks Ghost Max 3 Running & Walking Shoe(paid link)
Support through a long day on foot
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Bluetooth job site speaker
JBL Flip 6 portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker(paid link)
Music while rolling a big wall
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Stock photoHand cleaner
GOJO Natural Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner, 14 oz(paid link)
Helps with stubborn dried paint
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Stock photoInsulated travel mug
Contigo West Loop AutoSeal 20 oz travel mug(paid link)
Hot coffee stays hot until the break
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