Hello. I was thinking of doing my own exterior painting. The house is a two storey with uneven ground (on a hill). Only the front part is cemented, the two sides are on limestone.
I have some excess 2x4 and 2x3 cocolumbers. Any idea on how to use these as scaffolds so I can do the painting? Max height of the step would only be about 4meters.
Re: Scaffolding for painting
You can just attach the paint roller to long pole to paint those unreachable areas.
Re: Scaffolding for painting
Coco lumber is very unstable and too cumbersome to use as a scaffold, unless of course you are a carpenter by profession. Better to use steel H-frames or bamboo(cumbersome too). But if the two aforementioned is not available then better use a 10-12 ft ladder and telescopic handles for the roller.
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Re: Scaffolding for painting
actually the big bulk of the job is prepping so i really need to be standing in the scaffold.
where to buy those H-frames?
Re: Scaffolding for painting
They are usually bought brand new but too expensive for one time use only. There are ads for used frames on buy and sell magazine at a fraction of the cost. If you really want it cheap, visit a junk shop, they usually have h-frames for sale by the kilo likewise BI pipes and swivel clamps that you can use. There are a lot of junk shops in sumulong hiway in antipolo also in marikina. HTH
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Re: Scaffolding for painting
thanks boss...
how about welding my own? i have a welding machine at home. do you know the specifications and dimensions of it?
Re: Scaffolding for painting
thanks boss...
how about welding my own? i have a welding machine at home. do you know the specifications and dimensions of it?
It may not be worth your while koykoy, If you have access to 1-1/4 BI pipes then I suggest forgo with the welding and use swivel clamps instead. Assembly and dismantling would be a breeze......all you will need is a size 17 wrench. Where are you from?
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