Prep Tool Selection

Use the table below to identify which prep tools are designed for various uses - either before painting (preparation) or after painting (cleaning)

Items	Spread Putty	Spread Joint Compound	Open & Clean Cracks	Patch Holes & Cracks	Scrape Paint	Open Paint Lids	Set Nails*	Clean Rollers	Clean Mini Rollers	Clean Brushes
6-IN-1 Painting Tool *	X	X	X		X	X	X	X
5-IN-1 Painting Tool **	X	X	X		X	X		X
1-1/2" Putty Knife	X			X	X		X
2" Putty Knife *	X			X	X		X
3" Scraper		X		X	X		X
4" Joint Knife		X		X	X		X
6" Joint Knife		X		X	X		X
Brush/Roller Cleaner **						X		X	X	X

* Premium Prep Tool line only. ** Contractor Prep Tool line only.

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