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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  • How to paint a house from start to finish

    How To Paint A House

    Step 1: Pressure-Washing the House   Equipment list Gas-powered pressure washer. I use a MiTM Work Pro (minimum 2700 PSI) high quality 50-foot garden hose Ladder (Xtend Climb ladder) One...