20 Years Worth of Painting Hacks! Every Painting Hack The Idaho Painter knows!

20 Years Worth of Painting Hacks. A compilation of every painting hack The Idaho Painter has learned over 25 years of professional painting. Tools Used in Videos: paintlifesupply.com / Paint Life Apparel: t.ly/8PP9W
Orange FrogTape: t.ly/T7vx
Hinge Pin Remover: t.ly/TZli
2 Edge 5-In-1: t.ly/Nmog
PiViT Ladder Leveler: t.ly/je3H
3M Hand Masker: t.ly/hCM6
FrogTape: t.ly/E1OD
Corner+ Roller: t.ly/EN62
Crawfords Spackle: t.ly/iczO
Mud Mix Ball: t.ly/6t7c
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[@shellyhein999]

My father was a painter/wallpaper hanger his whole life and died when I was a young man and had the privilege of working with him on and off and he really knew his stuff and I wish I could have learned more and paid more attention to him but every time I watch your videos I still learn new things even simple obvious things I've never seen or thought about! Thank you so much keep up the awesome videos! Much appreciated

[@TGL_24]

Such a great channel. First place I come to for tips and information. I accidentally became a painter helping my best friend flip houses and now thanks to you I can roll with the pros. God bless and thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@jeremyfisher2767]

Thank you for the tips! I found that IPA (rubbing alcohol) in a spray bottle works great for cleaning. I use on it on all my BJJ gear and sauna tent as well.

[@garyraney443]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@scottferrell4462]

Good, solid info y'all. As a professional painter just starting out with my own business I sure do appreciate these tips. They go a long way and I can't thank y'all enough!

[@Idahopainter]

Our pleasure!

[@majackslelo827]

Thanks for sharing, I will keep this on my play list😁

[@Idahopainter]

Welcom

[@johnlesco6252]

Your awesome Chris thank you so much, I’ve used a lot of your tips and they work great, very practical.

[@Idahopainter]

Great to hear!

[@joseanzo4300]

I just found this channel last night and I use the same hacks you showed in this video. I only have 5 years of experience as a painter but I wouldn't mind keep learning new tricks. Thank you for the good videos

[@jnelson1817]

Awesome! Totally useful. Repeat those in your new videos as they come up. Very helpful.

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help

[@beefcakes27]

Priceless time saving tricks or as you call them, "hacks." Bravo,,!

[@1975normal]

I'm sharing this. Good stuff most folks don't know. THANK YOU 👍

[@NFTYCENT]

Appreciate all the hard work 💪 🙏

[@josehagevoort1895]

Thank you for all your great information.

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome Jose

[@MA-wo5yk]

Looking for a Michigan painter as professional and detail oriented as you are. I've watched several of your videos and my expectations of a painter are now WAAAYYYY up there

[@mauroaparicio1855]

very interesting thank you for sharing

[@jamesogilvie9283]

Another tip for touching up sprayed finishes and even bac rolled sprayed applications. Spray off into a can and use that paint for touch up. Everyone has problems touching up walls that are sprayed and even back rolled but they don't realize that the Paint is atomized and it changes the color slightly.

[@paintpaintpaintco.6039]

It’s the way the color flakes reflect light, when sprayed they are all standing up, if rolled they are all over the place

[@tc9148]

Wonderful list of tips, learned so much.

[@Idahopainter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zip19145]

Great tips thank you!!

[@julia_kuzmenko]

Awesome!!! Thank you so very much!!!!

[@davidbarcomb5154]

Short list of all hacks: -Perfect corners on edges of house: -Carpenter square, score line, frog tape over, clear caulk to seal, can paint over area, remove -Dual head tip extension -Recessed or other lights: 9 inch paper, remove bulb, ball it up, put it in -Drywall cut out, dust catch: 9 inch paper taped to wall, tape bottom edges to top, makes a . bowl Handrail covering when paint ceiling: 9 inch paper over it all, on wall just covering it -hold screws in little pouch made by 9 inch paper -mud mix ball. Great and ez way to mix -Hose whip, small extension for airless sprayer hose for more flexibility -Replace spray tips every 20-30 gallons for fine finish -Replace spray tips 60 gallons production tips -Brush hook, hold brush onto bucket. 7/8 inch cup hook -Fade paint out when stopping lines half way down -Hot day, dry - latex extender slows down paint dry time, helps level out more, less brush strokes. 1.5 cap fulls per maybe quart of paint -Stop paint gallons moving back of truck - ease up or zip walls in there -Bucket cleaning- pour/brush out, then brush up sides so thin. Dries, do 4x times then leave in sun/peel easily -Color spackle so can see it easily- add chalk for chalk lines -

[@scottwhitemyer5501]

great info again!!!!!! thanks

[@gregjenkins5965]

Thanks for these tips. I have used a few of them and are pleased. gently flipping the roller has made my paint drops very minimal. Wetting the brush makes a lot of sense. I plan to carry the tape on my arm. I cannot remember how many times I left the roll of tape on the top of a high ledge or the top of a ladder. The corner plus paint roller seems like it could save me some "Cut-in" time. I am definitely going to try the spackle bag and adding the blue chalk. I dislike painting in tight spaces, but I like the "Fading" tip. Removing and lubricating the hinge pins sure seems better than spraying WD-40 on them without removing the pins. Using the Pivot ladder tool will make me look more professional than using a cinder block. Probably safer too. When your apprentice said that you need to work the paint into the brush rather than scraping it off, made me think how many times I dip and scrape and how much time it takes me to cut-in. I see where that tip and the rest of your tips will save me time. Time that I could be spending at home with my 14 pond fish, 7 cats, 2 dogs and 1 wife. Thanks again, Idaho Painter.

[@jameswalker739]

Thanks bud

[@ginaalwaysavip1177]

Thanks Chris great tips!

[@Idahopainter]

You bet!

[@iam21incanada]

Loved this 1

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks

[@jessicajaerosenbaum115]

That hinge pin flying out and catching was slick!

[@shakenbake9974]

Foil works great for covering exposed sprinkler heads when spraying decks in the commercial painting field. Quickly covers and removes easily.

[@paintpaintpaintco.6039]

A bucket will cover them awesome too

[@_SYDNA_]

Wow really great stuff. Thank you for sharing that. You know a lot of stuff. Who knew a paper masker could be used for so many things? Of course !!! Instead of trying to mash the paint out of the rim of the can with paper towel ... just use your brush! .. and so on. Thanks for sharing your secrets. ❤

[@deepthoughts9317]

thank you

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome

[@ZER0o10]

Thanks!!

[@Idahopainter]

No problem!

[@LMAOOMW2YBH]

Your the goat !

[@richarda.8544]

Excellent ideas!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad you like them!

[@jimewelsh]

@@Idahopainter did he apply?

[@gabrielclymer5340]

Idaho Painter packing lunch for the day: Hand masker bag. Idaho Painter runs out of toilet paper: Hand masker, 1 inch tape. Idaho Painter leaves his hat at home: Hand masker, 1 inch tape. Idaho Painter gets a flat tire. Hand masker, 1.5 inch frog tape. The possibilities are endless. Love ya brother ;P thanks for the great video.

[@DirtyCatBox]

I need to break out my masker!

[@johnnycarroll6346]

I’ve had two lines running from my speeflo for years, and also I use a inline gun with a attachment that adds a 6 foot rod and a titan flat contractors tip usually a 521

[@Bigmerc]

I honestly wish i could find the tac down tape attachment for the 3m masker in canada but im not sure they even make them any more. Good tips and video

[@alondrauriartenunez6569]

8:01 lil giant works great for those walls ceiling trim and tight spaces which in this case ceiling and walls! Thanks.......

[@no1gaming954]

Nice one

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching

[@asinger261]

Hey Chris I found that using the hinge pin remover, you do not need the hammer to put pin back in just use the other end of the remover and spring it back in

[@richarda.8544]

Can you explain about the caulk gun you use, it seems to get the caulk to flow effortlessly. thanks! Picked up the Elite Glide angle brush today.

[@danielflores7882]

The baggie 😂

[@brianmobberley1009]

I punch a small hole through paint can just under the rim on opposite sides, then push a thick piece of straight wire with a bend 1" from one end right through the can. After painting withdraw the wire, wipe clean, refit through the holes then secure the lid. Simples!

[@johnny1556]

Mr. Paint life TV, I have a garage that has a wall that is made out of cinder blocks. In the L shape that's under the ground one side, I want to put drylok on there to help water from seeping into my garage any advice. I already have the downgrade and gutters away from the house, but now and then when we get heavy rain water seems to seek through the walls. I did prepared the wall and paint it with dry lock, gave it three coats and it worked fine for about a year or two. But we ended up getting some heavy rain not so long ago and it's seek through the walls again, any advice will be helpful.

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

Have you guys ever put vaseline on the weather stripping after you’ve painted a front door when you don’t have time to wait for it to dry and you have to close it and leave ,and you don’t want the paint to come off on the stripping..? Or what about wrapping your brushes and rollers in a plastic bag and taking them home and putting them in the fridge overnight because your going right back into that same paint the next day..thats just a couple ive learned over the years..you have taught me allot of cool stuff that i never even thought of also…I freaking love the idea of screwing a hook into your brush to hang it on the side of your cut pot..lol

[@iulianoboroc849]

Hello from Moldova👋

[@Idahopainter]

Hello

[@jerelmercurio4754]

Id really like you to review the Little Giant Dark Horse with racheting feet levelers.

[@theunfragmented]

Thank you very much for share all your knowledge, just wondering do you always wear new clothes? or how do you keep your clothes free of paint stains

[@beefcakes27]

My add, wrapping your paint brush in Saran wrap after cleaning an putting in freezer for 20 min to re-train fray bristles. Disclaimer: I'm am not a a paid advocate for Saran... lol

[@heartwormskillcats8357]

Thanks a ton for that great info.! Now please burn that door behind you lol :)

[@scottthecanadian]

For greasless lube i use a spray can silicon lube it works on hindges door handles locks best product ever.

[@byewhobayou8868]

I use Pringles cans, but I spray the inside with Dawn Powerwash soap and rinse it out and let it dry before I use it.

[@gageirwin7206]

How do those 16ft extending ladders hold up? Folding it woild be nice when going into stairwells and stuff i have always just used a regular alluminum 16ft extention

[@Idahopainter]

They are amazing but not durable

[@jamesogilvie9283]

Another tip for coverage with enamel if ur not spraying. Brush the product on first...let tac and roll over. This allows you to apply almost twice the mils.

[@Idahopainter]

Nice

[@user-cf3sn6eb9y]

I want some paint life tshirts and hats...

[@darlaburnett8666]

Stupid question here Chris ...... but what is the difference between all your types of tapes? Blue, green, orange or any others ?? Where and why you use them where you do?

[@JR-oe8xn]

Lol I stick my paint brush in my latex glove and tape it shut for lunch 😂

[@jamesogilvie9283]

Another tip...if you have to touch up a stained area or work out a blemish...wet sand with stain. Do not sand dry and try to re stain...it will flash and not be the same color

[@Idahopainter]

Good tip

[@protoolpat1]

About that hook on the bucket to keep the brush out of the paint hack... They have clip on magnets you clip on your bucket and the metal ferrule of your brush sticks to the magnet... just another option if you don't wanna drill a hole into your brush. edit: I think having a hook poking out of the brush might scratch something or get in the way sometimes that's why I prefer the magnet ideal.

[@edengstrom7347]

I use a 1.5 inch screw at an angle... it's cheap and works great

[@talonh2012]

Would love some chapters to jump between types of tips!

[@christine21068]

Any suggestions for prepping trim that's been painted a whole lot of times in the past? Sanding didn't seem to help as much as I had expected.

[@AdamSmith-ej3cw]

I imagine it is way to late, but sanding it off is about all you can do other than just replacing it. Try using power tools to sand it.

[@christine21068]

@@AdamSmith-ej3cw Thank you!

[@scottthecanadian]

I clean my respirator in a sink with dish soap and warm water then rinse well it lasts longer if you dont use A harsh cleaner like alcohol .

[@FixItWithMe]

Do I pre-wet ur brush prior to using latex or primers?

[@Idahopainter]

Good idea

[@veronicagonzales4781]

Im sorry if I sound ignorant it’s because I truly don’t know. Can you show me how to hook up an airless paint gun to my air compressor or remove it. Have male industrial attachment and my cousin put it on for me I can’t remove it. And I didn’t think to ask him

[@ben3462]

If your using 🐸 tape just get a damp rag and whenyou put the tape to whatever surface run the damp rag along the edge and that will activate the sticky stuff that's in the tape which will cause it to swell

[@CapeSableIsland]

I'm in Nova Scotia on the South Shore, so the weather is rugged. Most houses I do are wooden shingles especially older 100 year old barns etc. Whats the best one man airless paint compressure?

[@lukehelpmetakethisdangmaskoff]

Ive used GRACO sprayers since 1994. Can't go wrong with them. I prefer the High Boy myself because i can roll it around outside with a 5 hanging on it. Also, pop the little tint access top on the lid and drop your siphon tube and rock catcher down through it and seal the bucket lid. That way you minimize the chance for spills as well as protect the paint from drying out or having leaves etc. blowing into the paint in the bucket. Another tip when spraying, always try to keep your gun perpendicular to what you are spraying to eliminate shadowing. I also recommend having your tip positioned so that you can spray with the gun parallel to the ground in a horizontal fassion as it makes spraying perpendicular at a 90 degree angle much easier. Your wrist naturally moves more efficiently that way as well. Some guys like to hold the gun vertically and it works for them, but i think horizontal is a better way to go if you are just learning. It is generally a good idea to cross hatch your spray pattern, meaning vertically spraying with a 50% overlap and then spraying horizontally also with a 50% overlap. Keep your motions fast and fluid being mindful of maintaining that 90 degree perpendicular positioning of your gun. When it is freezing at night and if your keep your sprayer where it might be exposed to those temps, it is a good idea to flush out all the water in the system including hose and gun with paint thinner as it will not freeze. Simply prime the pump with paint like you normally would and pump out thinner into a cut can. The thinner will not mix with paint or water and will always sit on top of any paint or water. Simply save your thinner by pouring it back into its original container to be used again. This also works with oil paints and primers. Let it sit overnight and the solids will settle to the bottom of the can leaving cristal clean thinner on top. Pour that into original container to be used again and again. Finally, airless and HVLP sprayers are a painters best friend! You can't go wrong if you know how and when to use them! Good luck!

[@CapeSableIsland]

@@lukehelpmetakethisdangmaskoff you're the man. Just got mine yesterday.ni was gonna get the wheeled one but $175 difference. Thanks for your thorough explanation.

[@joshuajahrig2881]

Depends on your paint quality but you can lightly sand dried texture spots then paint your two coats with out primer and have no sheen difference

[@noslrak2000]

Funny how many of these hacks I've discovered by myself in about 15 jobs when I started from 0.

[@Idahopainter]

Nice

[@ScottHastings-ru5mi]

What do you use to organize all of your painting equipment when going into a home? Plastic bins? I am looking for ideas to be more organized.

[@Idahopainter]

I have a video on my Trailer

[@ScottHastings-ru5mi]

@@Idahopainter i wish i could find it. You and your channel are amazing thx

[@ScottHastings-ru5mi]

Oh..i get you..YOUR work trailer..thx..i thought you meant a video trailer.

[@alanmccarthy4004]

When my wife is in labour and it's a snowstorm outside I just get out my 9 inch paper with 1 inch tape.

[@Idahopainter]

Nice

[@fox156]

Best "hack" i know of not mentioned here: wet towel over the bucket im spraying or rolling out of. It keeps everything from drying (roller grids, sprayer hoses, bucket, even brushes). I can put a wet towel over over my cut in bucket with brush in it and take a long break. Easier to clean up everything, use old bath towels, terry cloth snd get them really wet, they hold a lot of water and keep everything moist, clean and fresh and seal much easier and better than anything else. I always keep a towel on the bucket im spraying out of now and always put a towel on a cut in/Rolling bucket when stopping for more than 5-10 min...

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing

[@69er69ful]

Can I work for you I live in boise I learned how to spray for almost year doing repaints you seem like a great guy who has a lot of good information I want to eventually start my own painting business and you would be the best to learn from.

[@Idahopainter]

you can come in and apply

[@ChainsawChristmas]

Ngl, kinda weird to ask for a job so you can take his trade secrets to start a competing company. Dig the honesty though.

[@sitrepx2734]

touching up emulsion paint - add a little water to stop it flashing

[@nickpulliam2862]

What kind of pants do you work in? I noticed you aren’t wearing sherwin Williams painters pants. I’ve never been a fan of painters pants. Always been more comfortable in my choice of wrangler jeans.

[@Idahopainter]

Thrive

[@lifeathand1062]

I new a lady who put on lipstick and then she would put petroleum jelly over it to make it really shiny. I use the jelly for door hinge puns

[@Idahopainter]

nice

[@bldshteyes]

Whats the best stripper for taking latex off cabinets

[@Idahopainter]

I have a video on that

[@bldshteyes]

@@Idahopainter right on I'll check it out.

[@The_Handyman_Can]

Another great video Chris. I only saw one issue that I feel needs more consideration. You mentioned not nailing holes in the internal gutter/ lip of the paint can. I’ve don’t this many times over several years and never had an issue. It’s done with about 6-8 nail holes (definitely not drilled, as it will in fact drop metal flakes onto the paint), maybe 1cm apart, but only where your paint gets poured out of the can. The paint then runs through those holes after pouring, to return to the paint can, and because it immediately coated the holes when running through them, there’s no chance of rust. Not even a slight chance. Also, your friend suggested you lose the airtight seal. This was a pretty silly thing to say if he looks at how the seal works. He clearly doesn’t know, so shouldn’t be suggesting what he did. Whilst on this topic, I always pour out the back of the can, so as any paint that might spill down the side, doesn’t cover the name and details of the paint if I ever need to buy more. Thanks for another great video! 👍👌👏

[@mancavechuck]

I use hair conditioner for years,on all my brushes after I wash them

[@Idahopainter]

Nice

[@Shanegla]

Chris good for you buddy looks to me like you're getting your hunger for the game back? Never hurts to have a little fire under your cheeks...😁🤣🤣🤣👍

[@Shanegla]

This is going to be great.

[@Idahopainter]

You got that right!

[@renannascimento2423]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@Blackscorps]

Instead of banging the metal bit on the brush so u don’t bend it or dent it bang the handle of the bush on your boot or spin the brush in between your hands

[@jaredstone9487]

around 36 min marker in regard to the pringles can of chips.... id like to say to lahgistikally lol put a lil soapy water reput lid and a lil shake and bake will put the old can to factory clean as a bean! (aka dont hate) i never used it but i was going to then you ished all over it for plastic.

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome

[@denisquin2992]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@NFTYCENT]

Tape rolls don't fit over my wrist 😤 🤧

[@jayhari1713]

That tip to celan/disinfect ur mask between uses is soooo overlooked. It's disgusting lol. I don't get how ppl can wear them time after time after time without washing. Oh, and that ladder stair leveler is cool as hell!

[@harrisonfletcher1254]

Poured 70$ a gallon paint into a milk jug to prove a point. Baller

[@Idahopainter]

heck yeah

[@alexbirkemeier393]

why not use a cheaper tape if your going to put clear caulking over it?

[@paintpaintpaintco.6039]

7:00 the inside lip of those mask can get FILTHY if left uncleaned for too long. Great tip boss

[@Idahopainter]

So true

[@jamesogilvie9283]

Here is a tip. After your final coat of varnish poly lax whatever. Buff ur finish with masking paper to remove any rough areas.

[@jeremyscott3853]

I pull apart cardboard and use the corrugated center to do the same thing works like a charm

[@Ceteria5]

Why not paint the door knob off to have a professional look…😅😊😅

[@Idahopainter]

Next time

[@bronoboy]

John Cena

[@spencercolgan]

!nam eht era uoY

[@michaelmiller1399]

He likes to use "tooken" instead of "taken"

[@Idahopainter]

I never tooken english 101

[@michaelmiller1399]

@@Idahopainter that's fare

[@michaelmiller1399]

I honestly wasn't expecting a response, so thank you for that

[@scottclementi4309]

Vaseline I use sometimes when I’m painting murals flat surface super easy to wipe off! But I cannot see it being useful in general int./ext. painting

[@Idahopainter]

Interesting