House Painting Tips and Tricks

[@blugnu1]

Many years ago, my late hubby & I had a painting company. But no internet! I certainly would have put most of these tips to use. I still love to paint, so I can work them into my 'at home' projects. Thanks! Great tips!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Cc. Appreciate the comment. Cheers

[@VBEd666]

You are the cleanest painter I have seen. Great tips Shane. I loved the paint booth idea.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Mate, you haven't seen me after a day on the brush lol. Yeah the paint booth is really effective. You find yourself hunting around the house looking for something to paint :-) Cheers mate

[@TheDTagz]

Thanks for the handy tips.

[@wreckanchor]

You are quite clever Shane. Its fun to watch you work it all comes so natural to you it seems. I am shit with all things involving wood, but I can fix nearly anything mechanical or electrical. So I am always in awe of people who can build things like you do.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Boneshaker Thanks Boneshaker. Appreciate the comment mate. When it comes to anything electrical or mechanical l am totally useless :-) I suppose we all have our "own thing" Cheers :-)

[@ianelley]

Nice idea with the clingfilm, always good fun to cover the hole especially when you know your mates gonna use it next !!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Ian. Ahhhh the old cling wrap over the toilet bowl trick. One of the all time classics :-) Cheers mate

[@donuszko1]

Shane this was one of your best so far, you have really come along way from your first video. good job and keep up the good work.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks David. Yeah the first batch were a bit on the dodgy side :-). As they say, practice makes perfect. Cheers mate

[@firstnamelastname7476]

Thanks for the awesome tips. I have one for the sequel: If you stretch a rubberband vertically around your painter's pot/paint can, you can use it to wipe excess paint off your brush. Loving the vids.. thanks mate.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks FirstName LastName. I was actually going to include that exact one in the video but l ran out of time. Thanks for the tip. Cheers mate.

[@DR-zt9gs]

Great video....love the time saving and mess depleting tips!!!! Painting is one of those jobs I hate doing, so this helps. Thanks.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Diana. Thanks for the comment. Cheers

[@JONSworld49]

Solid tips man! Shane I cant tell you how much you help me on the jobsites with these tips.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

My pleasure Jon. Thanks for taking the time to watch them. Cheers mate.

[@uksean1]

Once again Uncle Knackers some more great tips. Since subscribing to your channel I have done major upgrades to my house with just the kitchen left to go. Keep up the great videos. Regards uk sean

[@diyforknuckleheads]

That's great Sean. I really appreciate your support mate. Cheers

[@peggyt1243]

Here is a painting tip that you can share with your viewers. My father taught me this decades ago. When painting a window of mirror, pour cooking oil (or olive oil, baby oil whatever) onto the glass and spread it out right to the edge. Do not worry about getting paint on the glass. When paint is dry a razor blade removes the paint and oil. Clean glass with SprayNine or dish detergent and water. Last year I painted both sides of a French door. This tip saved a lot of work.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

What a great idea Peggy! Thanks for sharing it. Cheers

[@heatherwass2432]

Great ideas and tips, using cling wrap is a beauty as is painting spindles...thank you

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Heather. Glad you liked them. Cheers.

[@impalax327]

Nice one Uncle K, the cling wrap is a beauty.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Yeah it works really well Chuck. Cheers mate.

[@woodturningjohn]

Great tips, I really enjoy painting most of the time.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Yeah, l'm a bit like you John and don't mind spending a few days painting. I find it pretty relaxing but l know a lot of guys who can't stand it..Thanks for the comment mate. Cheers

[@DailyDerpsicorn]

Awesome tips and tricks. I'll definitely keep this in mind next time I paint.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers mate.

[@albertoorense4030]

Learned a lot with your great tips! Thank you very much!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Alberto.

[@kanpostudios8347]

As always excellent video! I hate painting like a plague. Keep cranking up those videos uncle.

[@Stephenmcl1977]

Since I joined your list of followers I have loved every video. Your painting tips are amazing. I love milk bottle idea. No more carrying a pot of paint for me. I should also say I made your saw horses. Well easy to make an so so good. Ta so much. What a man you are eh

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks heaps Stephen. I'm glad you found the sawhorse video useful. Cheers mate.

[@LastSon74]

Great tips as always Shane thanks! The cling film never occurred to me what a stroke of genius :) Chris

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Chris. Have a good one mate. Cheers

[@Bentay15]

Great tips KNACKERS!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Ben.

[@Wfh8304]

Thanks again. I love all the tips. You are great!!!!.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks William. Appreciate the comment mate. Cheers

[@riverpheonix1487]

Brilliant mate. R u going too do more videos Shane I love them... river

[@vanexxa081]

Great tips! Thank you for sharing these

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Vanexxa. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Cheers

[@Tavieme]

Cool tips! Thanks for sharing... I guess I'm one of those odd balls who likes painting and these tips will make it even more fun..😊

[@diyforknuckleheads]

That's Octavia. I'm also one of those oddballs :-) Cheers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

shaneconlan1 Sorry Octavia, that should have said 'Thanks'…not 'That's' …Ooops.

[@jimcoogan1529]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Jim. Thanks for watching. Cheers mate.

[@simplyeasydiy]

I've had a roll of cling wrap in my shop for years. I was going to sell that tip for a quarter on ebay. Thanks for blowing my angle on that one. Haha!! Good video as always. Cheers Mate.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Sorry for stealing your multi million dollar idea Stan LOL. Thanks for the comment Stan. Cheers mate.

[@patrickdoyley3250]

Great timing knackers! Got painting to do some gonna come in handy alot

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks mate. Good luck with the painting. Cheers.

[@ianelley]

Good job mate. Just an idea, pond liner would work well for inside the planter, especially if you have some scrap bits knocking about, I've used it for similar projects, could fix it in under the capping

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good idea Ian. Thanks for that mate. Cheers

[@michaelbloch3559]

Great tips knackers! well done mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Michael. Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback. Have a good one mate.

[@STEVEBLACKA]

Great tips as usual Mate. Steve

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Steve. Have a good one mate.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

Good video Shane,this will definitely help some people out there. I wish I had your star actor quality.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Mate, l'm sure you were aware of them all. Thanks for the comment and have a good one mate. Cheers

[@impactlures]

Great tips Knackers! Thx Bud

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries mate. Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@davidharris8171]

excellent tip collection. I saw a couple I hadn't seen before. You didn't do the cloths line tip but I bet your saving it for next time. Thanks

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks David. You've got me curious now…the clothes line tip??? You can't leave me hangin'. What is it?

[@davidharris8171]

Clip all your pieces to a line strung across the yard. It allows full access to whatever you paint. The sun makes a great dryer to boot.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

David Harris Good tip mate. I can see myself using that.

[@elizabethlogsdon7078]

Great tips!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Elizabeth.

[@bobbyfmax]

simple and effective

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Bob. Have a good one mate. Cheers

[@jonhwalsh4900]

THANKS !

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries John. Thanks for watching. Cheers mate

[@cj54car]

love ya enthusiasm mate !! Question ! when painting trim, do you use oil based, or acrylic ?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Mate, personally l always paint trim in oil based. The finish is far superior and easier to apply. The only disadvantage is that it takes a little longer to clean up. Cheers mate.

[@handdancin]

i finally figured it out- you are super hans

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Ok, l'll bite, who's super hans? :-)

[@adamroman8242]

Great tips!....I still hate painting :-)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Adam. There's a fairly long queue waiting to get into that club mate :-)

[@monoshock57]

Thanks for the microwave tape tip, never heard of that before. What kind of bird is that in the back ground sound?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

It's a Magpie. They're a black and white bird. They make a beautiful sound but get really protective in the spring when nesting and tend to swoop a lot. Cheers mate

[@NarrowGauge1]

The main bird sound is that of a Magpie ... one of the Australian carollers.

[@lanceifer11]

Awesum

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Lanceifer. Have a good one mate.

[@alexonlines8533]

I think I recognize those saw horses from somewhere... Great tips knackers! By the way, what happened to the scruffy look? #BringBackBlueSteel

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Yeah mate, you can't miss those fluoro sawhorses :-) Mate the beard started to drive me nuts! Unfortunately I did the crucial mistake of not waiting long enough for the annoying phase to pass. There may be a second attempt :-) Cheers mate

[@DeltaForce101]

Uncle K, thanks for the painting tips. I got a few projects to complete once we get the house. Especially the garage, it needs to be painted and power washed. Any tips you may have for me. I'd welcome it... Thanks!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Angel. If you have any specific concerns let me know and l'll see if l can help. Cheers mate.

[@DeltaForce101]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Angel Gonzalez No worries mate.

[@fjbutch]

Onya Champ..great tips mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks FJ. Have a good one mate. Cheers

[@SHANUSHAH]

You mad but you do come up with good tips, no you are cool

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Shanushah

[@Catawba2]

Wonderful tips - thanks so much mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Catawba. Appreciate it. Cheers