Painting Tips & Trade Skills

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  • Furniture Flipping with The Idaho Painter

    Furniture Flipping - What To...

    Every year, twelve million tons of furniture is tossed in landfills - and that rate has been continually rising. Out of everything in our households, furniture is...

  • Socket Blockers, tools for masking and prepping an interior to paint.

    Socket Blockers

    This simple tool for masking off light switches and sockets will have you looking professional and being efficient at the same time! Peel, stick, and paint! It’s...

  • Ekasand abrasive tips from Paint Life Supply Co.

    All About Abrasives

    Everything You Need to Know About Sanding   When it comes to sanding for any project, there’s a lot of factors that can impact your desired final...

  • Paint Life Supply Co. HVLP sprayer tips

    My Go To HVLP Sprayer

    Apollo Sprayers International Inc. was founded in 1966 with one mission - to provide the perfect finish. A family-owned and operated company through three generations, Apollo focuses...

  • Behr Dynasty review by The Idaho Painter

    Behr Dynasty Review

    On the  last exterior paint project for the 2023 season, I had the opportunity to test out BEHR DYNASTYⓇ  Exterior Paint. Earlier this year, I used BEHR...

  • Mr. Speeds Door Deckers

    Mr. Speeds Door Deckers

    Mr. Speed’s Door Deckers are a steel-constructed door spraying system that allows you to stack doors horizontally to dry. The system has many advantages including the ability to...