Painting Tips & Trade Skills

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  • Hand roll or power roll.  Tools for painters.

    Hand Roll or Power Roll

    One of the simplest and oldest tools for painters is the paint roller.  The roller comes in many sizes including 4”, 9” and 18”.  There are other...

  • The best exterior paint by The Idaho Painter

    What Exterior Paint Do I...

    When choosing an exterior house paint, there are a few factors you need to consider: The climate: The climate you live in will affect the type of...

  • What paint brush should I use?  All about filaments by The Idaho Painter.

    What Paint Brush?

    I have been painting now for over 25 years and have been able to try out a wide variety of paint brushes for interior and exterior painting...

  • Practical tips to help you impress your clients and win more bids

    Sell with confidence

    Tips, Tricks, and Hacks from a Pro Painter: Sell with confidence Practical tips to help you impress your clients and win more bids.   3 Practical Tips...

  • Cool tools from the National Hardware Show

    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...