Wood ladders define a painters knowledge in high end finishing.
Hiring a painter?
Qualified people working in beautiful homes, especially working around white running trim, doors etc; should know you NEVER walk into a house with an aluminum ladder. Aluminum ladders leave dirt on your hands. After 30 minutes handling aluminum your, hands are filthy!
Wood does not leave dirty aluminum on your hands. Aluminum will rub off onto walls, trim, etc...
wood is healthier
wood ladders do not scar wood flooring (Note, I always clean the bottom of my ladders)