An apparatus includes an elongated pole that has opposed proximal and distal ends. The distal end has a threaded outer surface tapered inwardly so that the distal end has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the pole. An applicator section is attachable to the pole and protrudes distally therefrom, and becomes flush with an outer surface of the pole. The applicator section is sized and shaped such that the user can paint an elevated corner surface defined between a wall and an acoustic ceiling while minimizing smearing of paint on the ceiling. Lateral sides of the applicator section are linearly shaped, assisting the user to paint the corner surface without smearing the ceiling. A shielding mechanism, protruding upwardly from the applicator section, shields lateral sides of the applicator section and thereby prevents the painting of ceiling adjoining the corner surface.

The present invention relates to an apparatus for applying a liquid coating onto an object. The apparatus includes a device that has a handle and a transfer medium which is attached to the handle. The apparatus further includes a cover that is attached to the device. The cover includes a closure element that is operable to open and close an end of the cover. When the end of the cover is open, the cover is movable between a first position where the cover protects the transfer medium and a second position where the cover protects the handle. In another example embodiment, the cover is formed of a removable first layer that is positioned adjacent to the transfer medium when the cover is in the first position and a removable second layer that is positioned adjacent to the handle when the cover is in the second position.