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Paint Extension Pole Guide

Ensure the paint roller has evenly distributed paint soaking the roller. Refrain from a top-heavy extension pole by using less paint. By loading the paint roller evenly, you will attain cleaner results with less runs or drips. Using your paint tools effectively will make the entire process easier. To avoid an uneven coat, do not dry roll with your painting equipment.



Start painting at the bottom and advance upwards along the wall. This strategy makes it simpler to use the extension pole and facilitates minimum length changes. The flexibility of painting with the pole at a variety of extensions can make any job easier.

Just holding the pole the right way will simplify your paint job. Grab the middle extension when wielding a fully extended pole. Grasp it near the final section where the middle portion connects to the lower part of the pole. This method creates less strain on the top extensions and supplies optimum delivery.To get the best control options, use both hands while raising and lowering the extension.

When you find yourself loading the roller with paint, don’t press too hard. Simply guide the roller diligently without pressing too much and invite the tool to do the work

When you load the extension paint roller, hold the final portion at the middle section and the roller at the farthest lower piece you can handle. This system allows you to manifest extension support during the paint loading process.

For the easiest access, hold the pole vertically while using the maximum extension until it is close to the surface you'll be painting. Grip the middle and lower pole as near to the top of each component as you can. Stand near the wall and softly lean the pole to the wall surface to initiate painting.

After the roller is on the wall, you can reposition yourself and step back to modify your grip. It is important to be comfortable painting. Grip the pole in the center pole and the bottom while painting for better management. Using an extension properly relies on suitable placement of the pole to stop it from being too bottom or top-heavy.

Securing and loosening the chuck or the collet locking mechanism is not hard. Just hold the rod beneath the collet and lock or unlock the extension portion you want to slide. Adjust the chuck until the sliding pole stops moving. Try to slide the pole post chuck tightening to see if it will hold. Over-tightening the chuck may cause pole damage. Be aware while you are adjusting.

Make sure the poles are free from paint or product that can amass in the slide. If any paint should get onto the pole, wash it off well before it dries and hardens. Use a wet rag for latex paint cleanup or a thinner rag close by for oil-based products. Before you adjust the pole, make sure no paint thinner or water is residing in the collet and the chuck. Simplify storage by keeping your extension pole folded away to its compact size. Combine your extension pole with a standard length paint handle roller for optimal results. Avoid a long-handled roller as this will be too tricky.



The extension pole is really a beneficial investment. It is multiple-use and can enable you to paint ceilings, walls and vaulted locations easily. It is the easiest way to accurately paint vaulted ceilings and walls. Making sure it happens to be clean every time you want to use it will make sure it lasts. The telescoping extension will allow you to avoid having to rely on a ladder to paint high places. This painting creation has revolutionized the industry.

You can use your paint extension pole year-round to help you achieve hard-to-reach dusting endeavors like those substantial window frames and ledges, ceiling fans and vaulted ceiling beams. Keep your extension pole within an easy-to-reach location so that you can access it year-round to simplify cleaning and painting jobs.

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