Mr. LongArm 0470 Trim Smart Paint Edger

I needed a stable, high-quality paint edger for a terribly tall hallway (>22 feet high) so needed to mount it on an extra long painting pole. The Shur-Line edger was a mess, lave track lines on the ceiling 50% of the time, got gunky quickly, and the pad fell off a few times. However, this product worked flawlessly. It doesn't "pivot" side to side like the Shur-Line does; however, that is actually a lot better when working with such a long pole. It's a lot more stable, and having it on an angle (when you are reaching and over right or left) is far better with this guy. While only a portion of the pad crosses the painting surface, it's far more stable, covers more area with a level amount of paint, and is a whole lot more quick and easy, less messy and feels stable. Highly recommended.

I was skeptical to use this, but it was really the only option to cut the ceiling line on the high wall of my stairway unless I rented a plank or hired someone. This is a DIY tool and should only be used to reach spots you cannot get on a ladder. If a professional showed up with this I would fire them on the spot. Results will be pretty good, but not perfect. Here are some tips to use this product with the best results. Before you do anything, attach it to the pole and practice going over the spot you need. That way you can get a feel of how the tool works (it will glide easier once you have paint on it). Paint the pad with a brush. The first time using it you will need to paint it on several layers. Make sure you are only getting paint on the pad. Check all other parts to make sure they are clean before applying on the wall, especially the wheels. Don't try to line it up on the ceiling right away or you could miss and get paint on the ceiling. Start a few inches below and then glide it up. Go slow and do not push hard. When you push, the sponge soaks up more paint and then you will get paint on the ceiling. Roll along the ceiling line gently until no more paint is being applied on the wall. Go in one direction. Do not go back in forth. As you go along, do not apply too much paint to the pad. It will saturate the sponge and you will get paint on the ceiling. Every time you remove the pad from the wall, make sure the tool is clean before applying it again. This probably works best on flat walls, but I successfuly used it on textured drywall. Just go slow and do not push too hard!

Works great

I've only used this for ceiling work so far with an extension pole. I discovered thru trial and error the best method to use the edger and get good results is to stand directly underneath the edger. This way pressure is applied evenly and avoids too much pressure on either side. When pushing or pulling at an angle, it causes pressure on opposite end to forces paint out and on to the wheels as well as the floor. Does it save time over using a brush depends on your expertise. I'm not a pro painter and found for me it cut off a little time of doing a room, but not by much.

There is nothing like this on the market. It is a much needed tool for edging where tall walls meet the ceiling. It is incredibly effective and lightyears above the three other products we tried. However, it is a one and done gadget. Make sure you get all your edges done at once and make sure it's all the same color, because finding replacement pads is next to impossible. The irony is that they exist. However they are constantly out of supply on amazon and not even order-able from Mr. LongArms website. Click "where to buy" and I find one hardware store. When I try to order a $2 replacement pad from that store, they expect me to pay $14 shipping! I'm not sure if this is a ploy to get you to buy a whole new Paint Edger gadget, but it's a pretty lousy set up. Especially for such prominent, supposedly developed and respected company with otherwise great products. Sad and frustrating!

I purchased and used every edging tool available nearby. I bought Lowes version, Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Sherwin Williams. They all share the same failings. First, they all use a poor quality, poorly attached paint surface. They all popped off the edging tool with light use, repeatedly and made big messes. Second, they all have very limited articulation in the arm, making them useless for reaching anywhere but an easily accessed, flat surface. Third, they all have wobbly, undersized guide wheels, placed too close to the paint pad. Fourth, they all only have one, long edge seated with guide wheels. All of these shortcomings are fixed with the Mr. Longarm paint edger. The guide wheels are placed in a much more practical space, well away from the paint surface. There is a guide wheel on one short edge, making edging in corners very easy. The pad is two layers. The top layer is your paint aplicator and just a smidge set further jn the tool edges than the base pad. The pad is easy to clean with cool water and hand soap...being reusable over multiple rooms and coats. The plastic is far sturdier and the bigger wheels are soundly attached, so they can't wobble towards the surface you are painting...unlike all the others I tried. Finally, the arm articulates one hundred and eighty degrees, meaning angled walls, ceiling edges above cabinets and any other odd angle you can reach with this attached to a pole, can be painted with this tool. The only regret I have is not purchasing this first. As has been said, apply the paint with a brush. Dip your 1.5" paint brush about three times, painting the tool face each time. It may appear too little, but it's plenty. The only drawback is a replacement pad is double the cost of simply purchasing the tool, which arrives already loaded with one. As that is the case, when the pad eventually wears out, I will just purchase another tool. If you are a DIY painter, who is weary of dodgy edges with painters tape, skip the crappy imitators and grab this tool. No taping needed. Just apply a steady hand and light pressure and you will save yourself much aggrivation.

Excellent tool! Made getting into hard to reach corners so much easier. Slip resistance is as good as can be expected when using paint - I found given the simplicity of the tool, it was very easy to use on the end of a standard telescopic pole. Standard fit and good value for money.

Needed for doing inside of windscreen in car. Great item.

Loved the swivel head, it allowed me to use on the ceiling and the walls. Worked great

Whilst painting the high stairwell drop , Mr Longarm paint edger achieved a far more accurate cutting in line than previously attempting to use a paint brush on a pole. It was quick and easy to use and would recommend this product and avoids having to climb a ladder. We used it in conjunction with a Harris extension pole which it screwed onto.

So I bought this and was pretty disappointed it didn’t fit a normal size extension I bought from rona. You have to buy their stick which is $60?!?!? I got mine for $25 at rona I wouldn’t spend that money so I had to tape it to my stick and it was a hassle as you can imagine. I really wish it for because it did a great job. I ended up going to rona to buy the same item that fit the normal sticks. Pretty upset that this is just for their brand ....