In this video I explain how to paint a house using ladders. I explain the advantages and disadvantages of 4 types of ladders I used to paint this house. I also discuss the one ladder I chose not to use.
How to Paint a House Using Ladders
Aluminum Extension Ladder
- Lightweight & easy to move
- Wobbles when mostly extended
Fiberglass Extension Ladder
- Sturdy even when fully extended
- Heavy & hard to move
Step Ladder
- Lightweight & great <10 ft
- Limited uses
A-Frame Ladder
- Quick to reach >10 ft & sets up easy
- Needs wide, even ground
What ladder should you avoid?
5 in 1 Ladder
- Adjustable and Transformable
- Heavy and Difficult to Move and Extend
0:00 How to paint a house using ladders
0:29 24 ft Aluminum Extension Ladder (Werner)
1:43 32 ft fiberglass extension ladder (Werner)
2:34 4.5 ft step ladder (Gorilla)
3:19 10ft A-frame ladder (Werner)
4:07 22ft 5 in 1 ladder (Werner)
Here are the ladders I used for this project:
24 ft Aluminum Extension Ladder with Equalizer Leveling System: https://amzn.to/3mGcNas
32 ft Fiberglass Extension Ladder: https://amzn.to/2RHVEyO
10 ft Fiberglass A-Frame Ladder: https://amzn.to/3chKGJS
5 in 1 Ladder (stayed in van): https://amzn.to/32MQTdy
Adjustable Work Platform: https://amzn.to/3hOTOGY