Painting Tip When Working Off a Ladder
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Leah demonstrates the best way to secure your can of paint, when working from a ladder at heights.
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I remember as a little kid growing up in Brooklyn NY our old three story house was all wood clapboard and had to be painted every couple of years. the painters had four section extension ladders, wood, heavy. they'd be up at the top, paint out as far as they could reach, swing their hips and walk the ladder sideways and paint some more, they were about 40 ft up. Folks think that all NYC is apartments but out in the boroughs there are a lot of single family. This was right after WW2.
Taking a full can of paint up a ladder is asking for trouble. we always decant some paint into a painters kettle, much lighter. Many years ago I asked one of the guys where he got his hook from and he said it was a wreath hook, the kind you use when hanging up a Christmas wreath over a door. That was over 30 years ago and I still use the same hooks today. Nice tip Leah thanks for sharing.
My grandfather taught me a few things and one was taking a nail and making holes around the inner lip of the paint can that way the paint would drip back into the can. He also said to exhale into a paint can when closing it and due to the carbide dioxide in your breath won’t cause a film on the paint that you stored. It works I tried them both. Thanks for the video
Disaster is not quite strong enough. You're looking at a clean up that won't get done on the 1st or 10th pass. You'll find paint well into the following years that wasn't discovered at the incident, and now is much harder to remove. That gizmo saves you psychological well being. Don't ask how I know. LOL! Another great video Leah
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That is exactly what I did tonight! I came looking for how to clean my ladder. It’s a mess! I used a plant hanger. Did t think about putting it on the side of the ladder. What I did was drop my ladder down a notch which knocked the paint can off the hook. Thank goodness it only had about an 1/8th if a can of primer in it (mold killing at about $60 a gallon) and two that I had some plastic down. But the rest? All over my already painted siding and patio! I grabbed a bucket and dish soap and went scrubbing. What a mess! Going to get a hook tomorrow. Thanks Leah!
Thanks Leah - those small tips are the best. I watched that video just minutes before helping my dad to paint his house. Attaching the can on the side I hold the brush made things so much easier. Completely obvious once I saw it, but still something I wouldn't have discovered on my own before messing up my ladder.
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Thank you so much. I painted a few big houses to make ends meet when I was in college, but now that I'm a retired home owner, I'm doing my own maintenance. I picked up one of those gallon-can hooks at the big-box store, thinking it will help while painting my new fascia boards, but thought I would just hook it over a rung. Glad I found your video before I started. Draping the can over the side is a great tip! Thank you so much!
You always show things i had no idea they even existed, Thank You Leah!
you're welcome, Edgar!
I see someone gave you a thumbs down. What's that about? What's not to like? A stitch in time, a word to the wise. Good advice. Thanks.
thanks, David. 👍
Hi Leah, I am so good I found ur channel. It's nice to c another woman doung all this stuff. It's very encouraging for me. Just got a few used power tools. Now my gfs are asking me to build things for them. Thanks again..!!
you're welcome, Tammy, and welcome to our channel!
Tips, tips, tips.....you are the queen of awesome tips!!! Thanks so much Leah. This is definitely a great tip. Needless to say that paint would get in the bushes, sidewalk.....it will get all over YOU TOO!! Your the best Leah!
thanks, Becky!! 👍🙂
Excellent tip! Thanks! I usually hold the bail of the paint can in my left hand while painting with my right. I reckon that’s a no-no.
Thank you Leah
I’m here in UK about to paint the outside of my house for the first time. You have given me the inspiration and a great tip to get started.
Thank you !!!
Thanks for making these videos. I started diy projects recently, your videos are a Godsend.
you're very welcome, and good luck with your projects!
Most ladders have a hollow rung (not all). Another tip you can use is to install a large dowel thru the rung plus 8" and hang your bucket on that. I always put a through screw at the end just in case your ladder is tilted.
That's a really great tip. Dropping a gallon of paint sounds like it would be a complete disaster. Thanks for showing this to us.
you're welcome, Linda, yes, and the tool is so cheap that it doesn't make sense to not use it!
I love how you explained e everything. Thank you!
One of the workers lol tried to use that exact chain to hold a 5 gallon bucket of paint ... I just stood on the side and watched the show .. the solution was pour some of the paint out into another bucket and then go
OH Leah. Been there done that. I was painting a friends trim one time and i used a coat hanger to told my paint. I went up the ladder to his third level windows and everything as going fine, till went up farther on the ladder and some how I caught the end of the hanger with my belt and straightened it out enough to slip off the ladder. ONE FULL GALLON of white paint all over the lawn. furniture. table, walls and windows . What a mess. I rusd down and ran to the garage for the power washer. That goodness for water base paint. I was able to clean it all up. But it took me hours and the loss of paint plus the day of painting. I will to get me a hook or two.
Thanks for the tip. ( a year too late).
Andy
Oh wow, Andy. Thank goodness it was water-based paint and that you had a power washer nearby!
You got that right. I was so nerves that it wasn't funny.
Another great tip from a great lady
Thanks Leah.
you're welcome, Paul, and thank you!
Really appreciate you professional advice, thanks for taking the trouble to post.
I love this video...I have always used those paint hooks and they Really help...thanks for doing a video to show how its done....you are so cool and you explain things so well : )
Yay!! Exactly what I need. Bought two and I'll have them in a few days. Thanks...
Leah you are fantastic. Really great stuff!
thank you!
Outstanding tip! Had never heard of them before, just ordered one, thanks!
Thank you .. you likely saved me from a nightmare.. much appreciated!
Thank you SO much! Great sign off♥️
Love your channel. You are an excellent teacher. I learn something new with every video.
Thank you so much, Nadine!
SOOO EASY. Thank you
I never used one before but I will when I paint again. Thank you for saving me a headache in the future 🔮
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I should have watched your video Leah before I made a huge mess!!!
Thanks leah! Can u do more videos on painting tips - especially for techniques in cutting trim, cleaning brushes, and painting smooth coats?
Hi there, well, as a matter of fact, we have all those videos. Check out our playlist, "DIY painting tips" for the full list. But here are links to the videos you mentioned: The Secret to Getting a Perfect Paint Finish with No Brush Marks: ua-cam.com/video/PKct618AyTs/v-deo.html, 3 Quick Painting Tips:ua-cam.com/video/2-aJeJXYjJE/v-deo.html, Cut in Paint Without Using Painter's Tape: ua-cam.com/video/O6MWBS_mb5c/v-deo.html
I really enjoy your videos and presentation style. Thanks.
you're welcome, Howard, and thanks for commenting!
+seejanedrill get a Wooster pelican paint holder drill 2 thin holes on the top sides of it right in the middle, then take a paint handle off A can and hook it through the holes. Now when you need to paint you have two options one for a brush and two for your mini roller and that little hook is complimenting that. FAST AND NEAT.
That is something I thought of years ago and have a plan for keeping track of the paint because I know what can happen.
Sweet. I didn't know these paint can hooks existed. Gotta get one asap
Thank you, Leah.
They had had those for 25yrs most painters put em on 5 gal buckets so we can usa a roller and a brush depends on the surface. With a sprayer you stick the brush in a ladder rung.
Your videos are great thank you
Thank you!
There's a way to grip the gallon with one hand and still be able to use that hand to cimb with paint can in hand. Hold it like a soda can and hook the pails handle over your thumb. Ideally you don't want to have a full gallon doing this. It will leave a mark but it goes away and doesn't hurt.
You are awesome Leah! Love you!
Great tip, Leah !!
thanks, Tom!
Awesome Tip!! And CHEAP!
Very cool. I n a pinch, I'd look at one of those key chain carabiners and some rope or chain. .
Good informative video👍
Thanks again Leah you are the Best!!
you're very welcome!
Awesome little tool,thanks for sharing.
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thank you!
Thank you Leah, big help!
This is definitely a great tip. Will be ordering one before my next paint project. Wonder if they have this in Canada. If not I’ll be ordering it from the US.
It wasn't paint. ..it was stain, mercy what a sticky mess ! Thank You for the Great tips !
you're very welcome!
Lea I don't know what ur trade was but u sure know just about everything and anything love ur advise God bless
thank you, Joseph!
Leah you know in late 90s internet there werent life hacks but their was a guy in hsn or something called Haleys hints which showed a lot of tips and tricks which im sure have been replicated called life hacks. One was to wipe in foaming shaving cream on your mirror to keep from fogging when showering.. Another which applies to this is he ran a rubber band vertically in the middle of his paint can so you dont have to wipe excess off the side. Works great.
Another tip was for pickpockets and using a pocket comb in the middle of your wallet as an anchor/catch on your pocket.
Sorry your hanging paint can and edge wiping reminds me of him
you mean horizontally don't you...
Jed Knutson I remember this from way before the ‘90’s...the rubber band went completely around the paint can when the lid was removed so it’s perpendicular to the handle. One would swipe the tips on the rubber band instead of knocking it on the side of the can.
Jed Knutson all the way around, would be both vertical and horizontal depending on your perspective.
Thanks for the tip.
I hate to even think about painting this year. Thank you.
Hi Diana! Yes, it's a big chore for sure.
Great product. I'm getting one of these.
Do you have any videos where you address the best ways to get on and off a ladder? I have an RV and really need to get on the roof but I'm concerned with making the transitions from the ladder to roof and roof to ladder. Thanks for all your great content.
Knut Blaise I agree!
13 months ago I was making the transition from ladder to roof and the ladder kicked out from under me, I was literally grabbing shingles and praying! The Good Lord saw a reason for me to live! I only crushed the bones in both hands, wrist and arms. 40+/- pieces of shattered bones. I will spare you the rest of the details. Bottom line is safety on the ladder, don’t worry about the couple hundred $ in paint & cleanup, I’m in a couple hundred thousand $$$ and more surgeries to come. This is not a pity story, I hope this helps anyone from tragedy.
Please please be careful ! Thanks
I used to have the same problem with a caravan. I never attempted to get on or off without someone holding the ladder. It's darn freaky. i'm scared of heights too and the shaking just makes it worse.
That's the scary part for me, too. Going up and down on the ladder is no problem. Walking around on the roof, also no problem. That transition from ladder to roof and roof to ladder has always scared me, though.
Keep the ladder extended about 3 feet past the roof deck. Make sure the legs are level on the ground. They make leg levelers for extension ladders. Don’t carry lots of tools in your hands, use a bucket and a rope. Keep your weight centered between the legs going up and down. When you step off the ladder, don’t use the ladder to push off, especially if it’s not tied off. When getting all your weight from ladder to roof, hold the leg down, don’t pull it towards you. It’s more natural to push down on the leg when you are getting on the ladder from the roof, don’t push too hard on one side. Just balance. And if you’re wearing carpenter pants with a hammer by the leg, step off towards the hammer ;). We just tied ladders from the middle of the rung on to a gutter spike. You don’t want to trip on the rope. It’s just to keep the ladder from falling if it’s kicked when you step off. Always a good idea to have another person on the ground. And if that person is steadying the ladder, don’t carry anything that can drop on their heads. They can toss the rope up to you.
NEVER step on a ladder rung that is higher than the roof level. If you do this, your weight will cause the top of the ladder to pivot towards the roof and the bottom legs of the ladder will pivot up. Since the ladder is not supported on the ground, you will hit the ground unless you are lucky enough to have something to hold on to.
Again, Never step on a ladder rung that is above the roof level.
yep..using one of these and they're fantastic for 2 bux...
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'working off the ladder'? when I'm painting my biggest effort is staying ON the ladder! My rule is 'one hand for the paint, the other hand for me'. haha hey another good tip, thanx
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Very useful tips!!!ya
I think tying the paint can to the ladder is how Jackson Pollock got started.
Neat little device. Logic goes a long way in safety.
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What kind of ladder is in this video? I need to buy a good, adjustable ladder, and that one looks great.
Hi Sofie, it's the telescoping ladder in this video: ua-cam.com/video/gHLs2wgW2og/v-deo.html
And there is a link to the ladder on Amazon in the video description, but here it is anyway: amzn.to/2JZkODw What I love about it is that it is lightweight, and folds down to a compact size that anyone can fit in their car
Thanks, Leah! Watched your video, which convinced me the Ohulu will serve me well; good price, too! Martha
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CAN I USE A STAIN SPRAYER FOR PORCH TO PAINT LATEX EXTERIOR QUALITY PAINT (SHOP EXTERIOR)?
So that is what those things are in the paint department at the store.
I like you very much Leah .. positive
Yup. I dropped it. Down it went, all over the carport, and the front of my car.
Großer Maik Yikes!
Fortunately, the latex washed up well on everything but my jeans.
Am I the only one who just holds the paint can while I'm working on a ladder?