Painting Tips & Trade Skills

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  • 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. ...

  • Ceiling cuts in one coat.

    Ceiling cuts in one coat.

    We’re back with another installment of Tips, Tricks, and Hacks from a Pro Painter!   Last time, we covered the essential tools for perfect ceiling cuts. This...

  • Caulking guide by The Idaho Painter

    Who knew a bike ride...

    Hi Paint Lifers,  I just wrapped up a trip to Europe with Premier Brushes (I’ll fill you in on what I was up to in my next...