These fold flat for storage and put the platform at about 3 to 4 ft. They cost from about $130 to $210, and the ratings are 500 to 900 lb combined, so check whether a maker’s figure is per platform before you load one up.
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- Metaltech Jobsite 5 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMIS#1 of 7Full review
A foldable work platform for painters and installers who need a 10 ft reach without stacking frames.
Amazon $209.77$209.7748 in (4 ft)900 lbFolding platform - WEN 31107 4 ft Portable Rolling Scaffold#2 of 7Full review
A cheap folding platform for light painting and household projects.
Amazon $138$138-500 lbFolding platform - WORKESS 4 ft Rolling Scaffold WK-SD405E#3 of 7Full review
A cheap folding platform for painting and ceiling work around the house.
Amazon $179.99$179.99-500 lbFolding platform - Metaltech Jobsite 4 ft Folding Scaffold I-IMCNT#4 of 7Full review
The small, cheap option for painting and light repair work around a house.
Amazon $132.81$132.8133 in (2.8 ft)500 lbFolding platform - Stacker 4 ft Portable Scaffold S-IRS400#5 of 7Full review
A bare-bones folding platform for indoor painting and drywall touch-ups on a tight budget.
Amazon $126.20$126.20-500 lbFolding platform - ASC A-Line Advanced Folding Scaffold#6 of 7Full review
For buyers who want a light folding tower they can stack to about 9 ft, buying a Basic or second Advanced to go with it.
Amazon $799$79938 in (3.2 ft)1,000 lbFolding platform - ASC A-Line Basic Folding Scaffold#7 of 7Full review
For indoor painters who want a light aluminum folding tower that can grow taller later with an Advanced unit.
Amazon $699$69938 in (3.2 ft)500 lbFolding platform
