The Idaho Painter's Blog

  • Sander getting hot? Blog by The Idaho Painter

    My Sander Is HOT!

    Why Your Ekasand 3x4 Sander Might Be Getting Hot During Use If you’ve noticed your Ekasand 3x4 sander getting warm or hot while sanding, you’re not alone....

  • Big Box SUCKS blog by The Idaho Painter

    Big Box Sanders SUCK!

    Why the Ekasand E-Series Sander Beats Big Box Store Sanders   If you’ve noticed your Ekasand 3x4 sander getting warm or hot while sanding, you’re not alone....

  • Blame the bubble blog by The Idaho Painter

    Blame The Bubble

    Why Your “Dripless” Caulking Gun Still Drips (And Why It’s Not the Gun’s Fault) If you’ve ever wondered why your dripless caulking gun still leaks caulk after...

  • Hand made paint brushes by Premier

    A Cut-In Masterpiece

    Best Interior Paint Brush for Walls and Perfect Cut-Ins The Idaho Painter’s Go-To Brushes for Professional Results If you’ve ever struggled to get clean cut-ins or smooth...

  • How to sponge caulk blog by The Idaho Painter

    Sponge Caulking 101

    Sponge Caulking: How to Get Perfect Caulk Lines in New Construction If you’ve ever wondered how professional painters get those clean, smooth caulk lines in new construction,...

  • Thrust ratios blog by The Idaho Painter

    Caulking Gun Thrust Ratios

    Caulking Gun Thrust Ratios: Why They Matter More Than You Think When most people grab a caulking gun, they’re thinking about price and maybe comfort. What often...