The wide platform gives you room to
move and it's design offers support
to let you lean into your work and reach further.
Check the feet once in awhile. They have
a propensity for wearing thin. If you are working over hardwood or vinyl flooring, worn-out feet will cause damage. Not a good thing, when you consider that you are trying to improve the place...not
degrade it.
Step-ladder:
You may need several sizes, depending on the height of the room.
Most have a fold-out shelf that is more of
a nuisance than a convenience.
Here's an easy way to keep the shelf up and out of the way. Wrap a lock-tie loosely around the stile like this. Then slide it up to corral the shelf-support as need be.
A ladder is meant to be moved about and clambered on. If neglected, it will quickly morph into a combo tool caddy and salad bar.
Stair-ladder:
Useful and versatile. Can be used three ways.
- as an extension ladder: wrap some padding on the top rungs to protect walls.
- as a step ladder
- as a stair ladder: top rungs can be variously offset to accomodate depth of stair risers. Because of its narrower back-stance, it lacks the stability of a true step-ladder. This is a special consideration in stairways where reaching and leaning often throw you off balance.
That's all for the time being.
Run over and thank your neighbour for all the great tools so far.
Watch for further additions to "Wallpapering 101", including:
- Zero hour...(4 pages. Where to start/ what to do).
- Darn! Why seams...(5 pages. Common types of joints).
- Advanced seaming...(8 pages. educational, non-boring, entertaining)
