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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  • Is masking a sin?  Why painters mask.

    Is Masking A Sin?

    I recently had the amazing opportunity to teach airless spraying at the Williamson College of the Trades in Pennsylvania which was an incredible experience. This Trade School...