A catch-all category, your paint tools and accessories department can include a wide range of products. With so many options, it can be difficult to decide what to stock in your store. Current supply chain issues have made many items scarce as well, leaving many retailers scrambling to find replacement items for products they normally stock.
To stock your tools and accessories department, you can start by asking loyal customers, both DIYers and professionals, for their recommendations on what they love to use. In addition, you can seek input from your peers. To get you started, Paint & Decorating Retailer asked retailers around the country to share their favorite tool or accessory.
Wooster Sherlock® Extension Pole
The Wooster Sherlock Extension Pole features a hexagonal aluminum inner pole and rugged fiberglass outer pole to prevent twisting while rolling. The pole adjusts in 6-inch increments with a touch of the thumb and locks securely in place to steady the roller while painting. A universal zinc die-cast threaded tip allows for use with all major painting tools.
woosterbrush.com or 800-392-7246
“My favorite product is the one I always recommend to customers because of my own experience using it. The Wooster Sherlock Extension Pole is sturdy at full extension even with a loaded roller. It is versatile and built-to-last, so customers don’t have to come back often for a replacement.” —Gavin Stretton, Paint Fair
Safe ‘n Easy® Lavender Paint & Varnish Remover Gel
Safe ‘n Easy® Lavender Paint & Varnish Remover Gel removes up to 15 layers of oil, latex and acrylic-based coatings, stains and varnishes in a single application. Created specifically for DIYers, it works on virtually any surface, including wood, brick, stone, metal, plaster, tile, decking and porcelain and can be applied with a brush or handheld sprayer.
dumondglobal.com or 609-655-7700
“Some of our DIY customers are hesitant to use strippers because of the smell and toxicity, but this is a great alternative and it comes in three different scents.” —Sherri Bishop, Petersburg Hardware
Invented by a contractor, the Mud n’ More Mixball allows you to easily mix a variety of materials, including quick-setting drywall mud, grout, mortar, cement, paint mixing texture, epoxy, body filler and plaster patches. The flexible, non-stick ball enhances the mixing process for perfect results every time. The silicone allows for easy cleaning, just turn the ball inside out.
tomorrowstools.com or 314-664-2550
“The silicon ball makes it easy to dump out whatever material you were mixing and it’s great it comes with the paddle to use with any drill.” —Ian McNaughton, Gravenhurst Home Hardware
