The Idaho Painter's Blog

  • Caulking Your Tape?  Mystery Solved!

    Caulking Your Tape? Mystery Solved!

    How do you use caulk and tape to achieve perfect lines?  I started using this technique 20 years ago and have tremendous success with it. But, in...

  • My Go To Spackle

    My Go To Spackle

    My Go To Spackle? I keep two types of spackle in my trailer—lightweight and a heavyweight product; My heavy weight is Crawfords vinyl spackling.  My lightweight go...

  • Respirator Basics

    Respirator Basics

    Why wear a respirator?  Solvents in paints and prepping solutions may evaporate as organic vapors and can be harmful to your lungs. Particulates painters can be exposed...

  • Steps Painting A Garage Door

    Steps Painting A Garage Door

    How to Paint a Garage Door Painting a garage door can be intimidating. Unless you live in a castle, it’s probably the biggest door in your house...

  • A knife worth carrying for painters

    A Knife Worth Carrying

    Every now and then a tool comes along made for a painter by a painter that is a must have.  I wish I could say it happens...

  • Happy Birthday To My Father, The Idaho Painter (A.K.A.- The Best Dad Ever!)

    Happy Birthday To My Father,...

    Happy Birthday To My Dad, The Idaho Painter Hello to all you, our Paint Life family. How is your week and even your month been like?   ...