Tip 3: Let the paint dry, then cut the tape loose for a perfect edge. Well, not so fast. I prefer to remove the tape before the paint dries. I have a great video explaining this on my YouTube channel Paint Life TV.https://youtu.be/y_X8pkBhYNc
Read More house painting tips, how to paint a house, tips painting a houseAs much as I do not think you should have to, paints across the board including Sherwin Williams paints are now loaded with chunks, bits, pieces, and who no knows what so you have to strain your paints. SW paints have be notorious for being classified as dirty paints. Even if you open your paint […]
Read More boise painters, boise painting contractors, how to paint a house, idaho painter, paint life, paint life tv, painters in boiseWe usually follow a certain order when painting a room. We always paint the trim first, then the ceiling, then the walls when rolling. Why? That’s because it’s easier (and faster) to tape off the trim than to tape off the walls. It is also easier to cut in looking at you instead of upside […]
Read More boise idaho painters, boise Idaho painting, boise painters, boise painting contractors, house painting tips, how much does it cost to paint a house, how to paint a house, painters in boisePrime your patches: Prime and texture wall patches to avoid a blotchy finish or you can simply use a patch and primer in one to save time. We add colored chalk to our spackle so when it dries we remember where the patch was to to sand it prior to painting.
Read More boise idaho painters, boise painter, boise painters, contractor, how to paint a house, idaho painting contractors, paint contractor boise, paint life, paint life tv, painters in boiseTip 3: Let the paint dry, then cut the tape loose for a perfect edge. Well I do not recommend this tip. I would remove the tape before the paint dries.
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Read More boise idaho painters, boise painter, boise painters, house painters, how to paint a house, idaho painter, Idaho Painters, paint life, paint life tv, painting contractorsWhat should you paint first? I get this question a lot. In every case I paint the trim first and I spray it. Then I paint the ceilings second and the walls third if I am rolling both. If spraying then things change a bit. Check out my YouTube channel Paint Life TV for the […]
Read More house painting, how to paint a house, idaho painter, paint life, paint life tv, painting hats, painting shirtsHow to Paint Trim The best way to paint trim like a pro is to use an airless sprayer-a sprayer doesn’t leave brush strokes. Sprayers can be rented at many home centers or paint stores. Carefully cover surrounding areas with tape and plastic to avoid overspray problems. If you don’t want to bother with a […]
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