Sponges Are a Must-Have Paint Sundry

Good for more than scrubbing dishes, sponges come in a variety of shapes, materials and uses and are a must-have for any paint store. From faux painting to sanding, stock a variety of sponges and educate customers on how they can make their jobs easier and more effective.

Polishing Sponges. Used with buffers, polishers and other similar tools, polishing sponges are good for polishing out marks and blemishes on a wide variety of surfaces. They are also used to apply coatings, glazes and other specialty paints. Festool, known for its high-quality tools, offers a large selection of polishing sponges that fit Festool tools. Bosch is another well-known name in tools, offering a line of polishing sponges.

Abrasive Sponges. Ideal for removing old paint, stain and coatings, abrasive sponges typically come in blocks. The SandBlaster Paint Stripping Sanding Sponges from 3M offer a wavy design, making them easy to grip and use on different surfaces and round corners. Abrasive sponges can also be used for drywalling. The Warner Drywall Sanding Sponge has a scrubbing side for wet sanding drywall seams and a sponge side for feathering drywall compound.

Craft Sponges. From faux finishes to staining projects, craft sponges help DIYers and professionals achieve a specialized look. Faux Artist Sea Sponges come in fine, medium and coarse varieties, and the line also includes a sea sponge paint roller. Armaly ProPlus® Natural Craft & Edge Sponge is ideal for creating unique textured effects on furniture, pottery and other decorative crafts.