The Idaho Painter's Blog

  • National Hardware Show Finds

    National Hardware Show Finds

    If you’re always keeping an eye out for the latest tools, trends, and innovations for the trades, then you have to check out the National Hardware Show....

  • Paint Life Approved painting tools at our paint store.

    Paint Life Approved

    You might see the slogan “Paint Life Approved” across my store on different products and tools. But what does it mean to be Paint Life Approved? To...

  • Does paint kill grass, by The Idaho Painter

    Does Paint Kill Grass?

    If you spill paint or clean your painting tools in grass or lawns, will it kill or damage the luscious turf.  Well after 17 years of painting...

  • Paint Myths, by The Idaho Painter

    Paint Myths

    Should you use a paint and primer in one for interior or exterior painting?  Using this class of paint could cause bonding and adhesions issues in the...

  • Free caulking from Sashco

    6 Free Caulking Tubes

    SashCo’s 3 Days of Christmas starts today. Get your free caulk at https://www.sashco.com/the-idaho-painter/ and have a wonderful Holiday Season!

  • Low Boy story by The Idaho Painter

    Low Boy or High Boy?

    I get asked occasionally what type sprayer stand do I prefer, low boy or high boy.  If you did not know, most larger sprayers have that option. ...