Abstract: A paint applicator (10) for application of paint to a surface (20) is provided which includes a telescopic pole (12) supporting a paint applicator (14) (e.g., a paint roller (28)) and a paint sprayer (16). The sprayer (16) is detachably secured to pole (12) by means of adjustable mounting assembly (48) and is operatively connected with an operating lever (92) also supported on pole (12) through assembly (50). The assemblies (48, 50) and sprayer (16) may be retrofitted onto otherwise conventional pole-type paint applicators. The applicator (10) may be operated by a single user to selectively spray paint onto the surface (20) as needed while appropriately spreading the paint using applicator (14).