Many tools are used to apply paint to surfaces. The most common and familiar is the paint brush . Other common tools are the paint roller , the sponge , and various types of sprayers . Each tool is suited to a particular purpose, but often can be used for others.
Some tools offer interesting effects that can be easily taken advantage of in a theatre setting.
Large brushes work well for covering large areas in a short time, while small brushes are suited to fine detail work. Rollers are suited to covering large areas in a very short period of time for simple coverage, or for special texturing effects. Excellent for floors, walls, etc. Sprayers can be used to cover large areas in a very short period of time. Their nature makes them suited for painting strangely shaped objects as well as blending colors.