This document provides information about tools and materials used by painters including sand blasters, undercoats, primers, solvents, sanders, heat guns, wire brushes, paint strippers, high pressure wash systems, spray guns, varnishes, scrapers, brushes, ladders, rollers. It also discusses techniques for fixing woodwork, using palm sanders, stencils, color glazes, graining, texture finishes, industrial coatings, staining walls, wallpapering and includes bibliographic references.