The Idaho Painter's Blog

  • Uneeda Sanders by Paint Life Supply Co.

    The Coatings

    So, what are the different coatings you’ll see, and what should they be used for?    There are generally three types of coating options available: open, semi-open...

  • Sanding Basics

    Sanding Basics

    When it comes to sanding, apart from tearing and other breakage, there are two main reasons for changing your belt, disc, sheet or sponge: either, the product...

  • Why does sandpaper load?

    Why does sandpaper load?

    Let’s get back to basics and discuss one of the most frustrating problems we face in sanding: loading.    Well, when you move the sandpaper over your...

  • Dollar Store Tool Review

    Dollar Store Tool Review

    Is producing a high quality paint job possible with Dollar Store supplies possible?   Recently, I went out to my local Dollar Store to see what paint...

  • Spraying doors with The Idaho Painter

    Spraying Doors Hanging

    Spraying Doors Hanging   Is it possible to spray a door without removing the door from the jamb and without removing the hardware? The answer is, yes,...

  • Painting Drip Metal

    Painting Drip Metal

    Whenever I’m painting the trim on a house, a lot of the questions I hear have to do with the drip metal and whether or not it...