Painting Tips & Trade Skills

Explore expert painting tutorials, professional trade tips, and step-by-step guides from The Idaho Painter. Learn interior and exterior painting techniques, garage floor coatings, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, surface preparation, spraying, and more. Whether you’re a DIY homeowner or a professional painter, discover the skills, tools, and industry knowledge needed to master the painting trades and grow your business.

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  • FrogTape new construction tape recommendations by The Idaho Painter.

    My New Construction Tapes

    What FrogTape to Use When Painting a New Construction Home   When you’re painting a new construction home, choosing the right tape is one of the most...

  • Expert Lumber Staining machine only at Paint Life Supply Co.

    Expert Stain & Seal Stain

    The Ultimate Way to Stain Fencing Faster: The Expert Stain Machine + Expert Stain & Seal Stain   When it comes to staining fences, decks, and exterior...

  • Airless tips sizing and recommendations by The Idaho Painter

    Airless Tip Sizing

    Have you ever wondered what the numbers refer to on an airless spray tip?  It is very simple.  Tips come with either 3 numbers on 4 numbers. ...

  • How to epoxy a garage floor by The Idaho Painter

    How To Epoxy A Garage...

    Epoxying residential garage floors has become increasingly more popular & even more accessible for people of all skill levels to do. Back when I still owned my...

  • Spraying cabinets with the PaintLine PSDR spraying system from Paint Life Supply Co.

    Painting With The PaintLine PSDR

    Are you in the business of painting cabinets and are wondering how to level up your performance to give your customers the factory-like finish that they want?...

  • Painting Hardie plank siding by The Idaho Painter.

    Painting Hardie Plank

    The most challenging type of siding to paint on exterior homes is hardie plank siding. Hardie plank is a fiber cement siding that is extremely durable, but...