Drywall Stilts

Everything You Need To Know About Buying Drywall Stilts

The right pair of sheetrock stilts can help you finish your drywall project quickly and more comfortably. They extend your reach and help you avoid climbing up and down ladders while carrying your supplies. Here is what you need to know if you are considering buying a pair of these stilts for sale on eBay.

Drywall or painter's stilts attach to your legs, allowing you to reach ceilings and walls in vaulted rooms without having to worry about climbing up and down a ladder. If you routinely find yourself performing work that requires you to use a ladder, then finding a pair of cheap stilts for sale might be a good idea. Follow these tips to find the right pair of new or used drywall stilts for sale.

• Look for adjustable leg straps to fit the stilts to your legs. These can help you feel more stable on the stilts as well as increase your comfort.
• Determine how much height you need to add with the stilts before deciding on a pair.
• Check for ease of adjustment, as well as how much assembly is needed before you can use the stilts.
• Look to see if foot pads or bases can be replaced if they wear out.

There are different sizes of stilts for sale that can help you add more than 5 feet of reach to your work. See the manufacturer site for details.

• Short stilts offer ranges of around 14 inches to 24 inches.
• Mid-range drywall stilts for sale can help you add between 2 feet and 40 inches to your working height.
• For really tall projects, look for stilts that can add from 4 feet to more than 5 feet of height.

There are times when searching for a used set of drywall stilts might be a good option for you. In fact, in many cases, they can present an excellent value. Here are some times where it is a good idea to shop for used sheetrock stilts for sale:

• If you are on a tight budget, then buying used stilts can help you find more products within your price range.
• Preowned stilts make sense if you are only going to use them for a short period, such as for one particular project or job, or if you are a temporary worker.
• When you are only going to use the stilts on rare occasions, such as to paint the ceiling in your vaulted living room, used stilts are a practical solution.