Painting Tips & Trade Skills

Explore expert painting tutorials, professional trade tips, and step-by-step guides from The Idaho Painter. Learn interior and exterior painting techniques, garage floor coatings, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, surface preparation, spraying, and more. Whether you’re a DIY homeowner or a professional painter, discover the skills, tools, and industry knowledge needed to master the painting trades and grow your business.

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  • Sherwin Williams Rain Refresh paint review blog by The Idaho Painter

    Sherwin-Williams Rain Refresh Review

    Sherwin-Williams Rain Refresh Review: Is It Worth the Premium Price? When it comes to exterior paint, every manufacturer promises durability, coverage, and long-lasting protection. But Sherwin-Williams' Rain...

  • Torginol Floor install blog by The Idaho Painter

    Torginol Pearlescent Floor Install

    How to Create a Beautiful Torginol Pearlescent Garage Floor: A Step-by-Step Guide If you're looking to transform a plain, worn-out garage floor into a stunning showpiece, a...

  • The Right Sheen blog by The Idaho Painter

    Choosing The Right Sheen

    Choosing the Right Exterior Paint Sheen: Flat vs. Satin vs. Gloss When homeowners think about exterior paint, color usually gets all the attention. But there’s another important...

  • Painting Stucco blog by The Idaho Painter

    How To Paint Stucco

    How to Paint Stucco Like a Pro: Tips, Tricks & Best Practices Stucco is one of the most durable exterior surfaces you can paint, but getting professional-looking...

  • Proper Prep blog post by The Idaho Painter

    Proper Surface Preparation

    Before You Blame the Paint: 4 Surface Preparation Mistakes That Cause Coating Failure At Paint Life Supply Co., we hear it all the time: "This paint doesn't...

  • Paint additives from Paint Life Supply Co.

    Paint Additives

    Paint Additives Every Homeowner Should Know About Most people think paint is just paint. But professional painters know that there are specialty additives that can dramatically improve...