Painters: Must-Have Tool List
Professional painters trust the high quality tools and equipment from Northern Tool. Read about real-world pro painters that praise the equipment they use daily to get the job done right the first time. Their recommendations cover all categories including scaffolding, air compressors, turbo nozzles and more. Painters take pride in their art-work and we take pride in supplying the tools needed to complete the project.
"Lots Of Power And Stylish Too!"
"I bought this to replace my 25 year old Snap-on air Ratchet and I'm sure Glad I did! It has more than enough power, with a Unique trigger that is easy to use and comfortable in your hand. Wish I would have bought one sooner. That is my only regret! Been doing body & paint work for 53 years now since I got out of the service so this should last me till I am dead and then it will go to my son. Thanks!!!"
-Painter from Montana
"Amazing"
"I'm a professional painter and have been powerwashing houses for years now. So I recently bought this turbo washer and I must say it is amazing.. It's so powerful and it saves a ton of time..You just have to take your time and let the nozzle do the work for you..I would definitely recommend this product.."
-Painter from Connecticut
"Easy Assembly"
"As a painter for life I’ve used many different versions of baker some ok and safe some that pinched flesh off fingers some wobbly cheap junk so I know good from bad this unit is great I’m totally happy"
-Painter from Minnesota
"MetalTech Scaffolding Frame"
"I bought this about a month ago now, and it has been extremely helpful in allowing me to get up to places that I need to for my painting/construction business. I would highly recommend this type of scaffolding to anyone."
-Painter from Iowa
"Perfect For My Needs"
"I am a painter. I’ve currently been using it as a step to help give me extra height for trim and the ceiling lines. It folds to a fairly small profile and is lightweight Also, it has a reasonably large height to get to the top of my truck to wash and wax. It’s stable and wide enough to not fall off of. Excellent value and quality for the price! In fact, I am going to buy another one so I can have one on the Job and one at home all the time."
-Painter from Wisconsin
"Bullet Proof Shaker"
"I bought this Astro Shaker over a year ago and found it to be a real workhorse. I mounted it to my workbench and have used it for primarily automotive paints, but have also used it for latex house paint as well. The rubber coated clamps hold paint cans very secure. Before I purchased, I compared this shaker to a cheaper model being sold online and am very happy I paid the extra cost for an obviously better product."
-Painter from Illinois
"Ironton Mini Blower"
"This is the 3rd Ironton blower I have purchased for my business. As a painter maximum efficiency is critical to survive. This mini blower allows my Team to paint walls and know by the time they get back to this area the walls have dried enough to allow for a 2nd coat to be applied. I will continue to convert all of my blowers to Ironton."
-Painter from Georgia
"Nice Compliment To My Shop"
"I bought this to replace a 25 year old Craftsman 110volt 25gal unit. I have a larger 2 stage Quincy in my paint shop so I really wanted a “matching” unit in the other building. It works great for what I need it for for sure."
-Painter from Indiana
