**Squeaky Doors Driving You Nuts?:** Well, here is a tip straight from me to you. When not lubricated the friction of opening and closing doors over and over causes the hinges to corrode. This over time creates a black dust that then begins to build up, causing more tension and that dreaded noisy door. This […]
Read MorePosts tagged "Idaho Painters"
Color Hack
Speaking of removing things… Did you know that an easy way to keep track of what color is painted in what room is to write it on the inside of your switch plate? Nothing is worse than going to do a touch up or wanting to simply repaint the same color, and not being able […]
Read More boise idaho painters, boise painting contractors, Idaho Painters, paint life, paint life tv, painters in boise, the idaho painterRemoving Door Hinge Pins
Remove door pins with ease. The Paint Pro Pak [CLICK HERE](https://store.theidahopainter.com/collections/idaho-painter-tools/products/paint-pro-pak) is a must have for any painter, carpenter, or contractor. This spring tool has 3500 LBS of impact striking force! Make your life easier and more efficient with this patented tool that will save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration. To […]
Read More boise paint, boise paint contractors, boise painters, eagle painters, Idaho Painters, painters in boise, painters in boise idaho, painters in meridianHouse Painting Tips
Cover Paint to Keep it skimming over. Paint dries fast, even paint in your roller tray. If you need to take a break for more than 10 minutes, cover the your paint. Place a lid on your 5-gallon bucket of paint and a damp cloth over your handheld paint container. Use plastic or a damp […]
Read More boise painters, boise painting contractors, eagle painters, Idaho Painters, meridian idaho painters, paint crew, paint life, paint life tv, professional painting tipsCut In Tip
Cut in Tip: Score your ceiling first. Hold a the knife at a 45-degree angle to the wall and run the blade along the edge of the ceiling. The blade leaves a small groove in the ceiling. Now when you cut in along the top of the wall, the paintbrush bristles will slide into the […]
Read More boise painters, eagle Idaho painters, idaho painter, Idaho Painters, kuna idaho painters, paint life, paint life tv, painters in boise, painters in meridian idaho, painters in starWhy Back Roll?
Why do we back roll with a 3″ roller after doing cut ins? Ceiling cut ins and areas next to trim that are painted only with a brush have a noticeably different texture than the surrounding paint that is typically rolled. To ensure the finished texture will be consistent in these areas, brush on the paint, […]
Read More boise painters, boise painting, eagle painters, Idaho Painters, idaho painting contractors, kuna painters, painters in boise, painters in meridian, painting contractors in idaho, star paintersWhy Use Cotton
Why use cotton drop cloths instead of plastic on the floor? Plastic drop cloths are slippery to walk on or set a ladder on and don’t stay in place. Even worse, paint spills, drips, or splatter on plastic stay wet, and they can end up on your shoes and get tracked through the house. Check […]
Read More boise painters, boise painting contractors, Idaho Painters, kuna painters, meridian painters, painters in boise, Painters in eagle, painting contractors in boise, star paintersWhat to paint first?
What 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 boise idaho painters, boise painters, house painting, how to paint, Idaho Painters, idaho painting contractors, paint life, paint life tv, painters in boise, painting tipsLet it dry?
Tip 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.
Read More boise idaho painters, boise painters, boise painting contractors, how to paint a house, Idaho Painters, paint life, paint life tv, painters in boiseAlways Box You Paints
Tip 2: Mix several cans of paint in a large bucket for a consistent color throughout the room
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 contractors