**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 […]
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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 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, […]
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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 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 […]
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