Painter Pants SUCK!

[@brankodancula1190]

Easy to toss after 5% wear when you get those $100 pan for free lol

[@DreamDove]

True

[@jasonstorm5726]

Was about to write the same thing.

[@dennispuleo9575]

I wish I could toss out clothes that have 5% paint on them.... Some people cannot afford to do that..

[@scottcheney6955]

You mean most of us cant afford to do that

[@nevergiveup9560]

If you got into a Sherman Williams or a rodda there only 20 bucks here in the pacific north west .

[@1985pc]

Never leave a gallon on top of a ladders for all new painters unless you recording a video next to it.

[@thomasdickson35]

Haha I can't take my eyes off it!

[@louindorato6855]

They seem like nice pants but for $80 I could buy 6 pairs of Dickies . I'm not a sloppy painter but what kills my pants is keeping sandpaper in my pocket. Pulling it in & out rips the stitching

[@mermaidmuncher2708]

Fold your paper inside out before sticking it back in your pocket. It takes as much time as fighting getting your paper out of your pants

[@dustinmurphy82]

I’m so used to using my pants as a rag it’s hard to get away from that lol.

[@MrJayJamz]

😪😪

[@michaelwoods8654]

Use a rag for your rag or wipe your fingers on a wall bro. A real painter never touches his pants

[@tomalafleur8602]

That’s a bad habit. I work with a guy who does that. He’s the messiest Painter I’ve ever known.

[@thedriza297]

@@michaelwoods8654 you're absolutely right remember though you can't teach a pig to be neat

[@WhittaII]

@@michaelwoods8654 calling bullshit. A REAL painter would absolutely use his pants after wiping it on the wall. It's about saving time and getting the job done efficiently, I don't care how much paint someone is wearing. People care about the dumbest things. As long as the job its self is clean at the end, the job is done properly.

[@arlenmargolin1650]

Nothing like a coat of white paint right over those dark paint marks on your pants to clean them up

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@michaelprosperity3420]

I keep my paint pants until they wear out. Paint splotches are what memories are made of. I fully understand where Chris is coming from. I once had a guy look at my tools and since they were spotless he thought I didn't know my job. Grease and dirt marks on walls is a no go.

[@Gasdetection]

I always keep clean pants and shirts for meeting with clients and my work pants i spray them white every now and then just to keep them white.

[@lexandersantana8089]

Lol

[@hectorrodriguez8486]

Smart idea

[@mtronloftus8826]

Smart

[@steviem5279]

everyone has their own way of doing things, but my dad is 79 years old, has had his painting business since 1974 and he's done a lot of high end work and in our area. He's old school in that he doesn't allow music on job sites, when it's time to work its time to work. For him, he always said that customers understand that pants and cloths can get dirty but my dad's rule was that if the job consisted of a lot of sanding, the shirt should be changed everyday and try and change the pants every other day and also to make sure the cloths do not smell either. In terms of neatness, customers look more at how neat you are on the job site and that at the end of each day to clean up, vacuum, and to put all the supplies in one neat area. Then of course communication is the key, tell the customer what you will be doing each day, if you're going to sand, explain that it will be dusty, if you're painting tell them that if you are using an oil based finish, like Satin Impervo, on the doors, windows and trim that there will be a smell, if you're working in the suburbs, customers sometimes like to take a look at your van or truck and see how neat it is and if that's neat they will know you will be neat on the job, the cloths are really the last thing they look at.

[@JamNJ1985]

How much did you get paid for this one. Product shilling constantly

[@alexb.750]

yeah... as a woman who looks 18 years old, having dirty pants show people I'm experienced. When I buy a new pair of pants i deliberately put paint on them before clients see me for the first time so they don't think I've never touched paint before.

[@adamgardener8624]

Ooohhhh waaaahhhhh the patriarchy of sis het misogynists 😭😂😭😂😭😂

[@stevehendricks7734]

Spot on advice for promoting your business and professionalism. I use furniture sliders for knee protection. It avoids the discomfort of knee pads, but I often have to spend a little time locating them. I’ll definitely check into your suggested brand.

[@andysommers6984]

I am professional painter and the pants I switched too are from Duluth Trading Company. I like a light weight material and their dry of the fly line is fantastic. Their design for the crotch is amazing as it totally increases your range of motion getting up and down ladders, on and off scaffolding and just getting up off your knees. The only down side is that they don’t come in white.

[@thriveworkwear54]

Hey Andy! We have a fully gusseted crotch that extends all the way down the leg for complete range of motion. This design is on all of our pants. Thanks!

[@Mr1deerslayer]

If I told my customers I throw out $80 jeans every time they get a hole they'd probably think I'm charging to much...

[@deans.3540]

I cut up my old t-shirts into rags, since they want $15 a bag for rags that are cut up factory second t-shirts anyways. Dickies extra-long tall pocket tees to eliminate PB. Around 10 bucks, not too thin. When my Dickies pants get trashed or holes in the knees, I have my them cut off and hemmed into shorts for the messier exterior season. Used to love Carolina 309 work boots until they stopped making them with USA parts this year. Now their dual density soles are hard as a rock. Had over a dozen pairs in 4E, looking for a replacement, cushy soles and shank for ladder work a must. Sad to see USA manufacturing go down.

[@Idahopainter]

Nice

[@juanvargasjv52]

The most effective way to keep them clean is to not take them out of the bag they come in 🥴

[@philiposhea9937]

Well said only work wear

[@michaelpotter2126]

I'd be spending 80 bucks a week on pants. Lol

[@scottcheney6955]

The knee pad area should be some sort of gray or black in my opinion. Wearing knee pads when needed on the job keeps that area from getting extra dirty and worn thin. $80 because of built in knee pads is a bit high

[@SLICK-GLN]

Another Tip guys is that Home Depot sells Dickies Pants cheaper than SW does unless they have a sale or go to PPG store when they have a sale they beat everybody including Bibs from Dickies .

[@hank10983]

And yes a real pro doesn't have paint all over themselves ,put the paint on the surface not on yourself.

[@tomalafleur8602]

I pride myself on not getting paint on my clothes. Usually it happens when u least expect it….Anyways, I’ve noticed the longer I’ve painted, the less paint I get on my clothes.

[@thepinkguypainting]

Do you hold the same policy for your team? Are you providing pants as a uniform and if so are you changing them out?

[@willied4631]

That putty knife sticking up like that gonna get you some stitches if you not careful have a buddy had a 5n1 sticking up like that and got him a trip to the emergency room.

[@mikebowman6454]

I'd recommend other painters check out Armed Workwear. Easily the best painter pants I've worn. Removable knee pads, and all of the pockets are so well thought out. Nothing jams into the side of your leg when you kneel. They even have a tiny duster brush pocket on the back so it never falls out.

[@thriveworkwear54]

Have you tried ours, Mike?

[@brandonlanham7841]

Dickies now makes the Flex fit with cooling technology built in. I believe They just came out. Its the first time ive seen them. They arent heavy and stiff as hell like they always are. They are lightweight now and breathable. They have a big red circle sticker on them that says "Flex Cool". Look for em and pick a pair up. They are so comfortable now and keeps you cool. You can feel the air flowing through. No more sweaty balls and asscrack. And no more stiff as hell fabric. Only like 23 bucks. Can buy 3 pairs of these for cheaper then 1 pair of those 80 dollar pants. I'll never wear anything different now. The one negative I guess I found with these is if you wear black briefs/underwear, you can kind of see the darkness coming through the white pants. But I believe that's with most white pants.

[@dustinmurphy82]

Brandon Lanham good to know

[@brandonlanham7841]

And the cool thing about it, Wal Mart sells them too. I found them on sale for 9 bucks a piece the other day at Wal Mart.

[@FranciscoMartinez-zv2rw]

Yeah I’m not gonna pay 80 bucks for a pair of pants, can get 7 new jeans at Walmart for that price, I get my work by word of mouth so my customer already trust me.

[@Idahopainter]

Ok

[@philipharris6303]

Hi. I watch and enjoy your channel very much. I’ve seen you review the Apollo equipment and wonder if you have done a comparison of the Apollo versus the Fuji Q5? I’m interested in both but want to make an educated purchase

[@Homerbub]

Lots of good information. Thanks Who does the printing on your shirts? I need a source for my shirts. Thank you!

[@Lipi19821]

that (unatendend) paint bucket on the latter is a big NONO in my company...

[@Ron9257]

Lipi19821 mine too!,,

[@LeonidsStrapOn]

lol Was keeping my eye on that too, was the first thing I noticed.

[@scottcheney6955]

The print up there says 'this is not a step' and it's not for paint either

[@ljcooil87]

Might be worthwhile to treat painter trousers and whites ect with the solution which makes liquids run off onto your sheets ect.

[@simonhantler8062]

I like wearing pants here in Nz during summer to stop the sunburn. But I find they dont stretch and climbing ladders all day is a pain as they won’t allow you to lift you leg very high. Do thrive allow this?

[@SocraticMethodGuy]

your paintlife20 code doesnt work

[@mikejessable]

Thanks Chris for sharing, I was wondering about the pants you wear. I checked out the site and it seams like everything is sold out. you guys always look very professional.

[@stephanelandry]

Hi Chris, I thoroughly enjoy your videos and have watched your library quite extensively and I have since starting purchasing materials and equipment to start my own painting business here in Canada. Cheers eh!

[@duradim1]

I will keep my bag pants for $25 a pair and they last forever.

[@montemaguire4596]

Are they double knee ?? And are they made in USA and what brand ? Comment back if u have time. Thx

[@tocolee6127]

Amen! Grandfater, Uncle,& Cousinin were adamant about painters whites in bigger cities to convey an aura of strict professionalism that instilled trust! Move out to Wyoming & since it's T&M for people that are having custom homes built from abroad, these painters are either apathetic or druggies! Working on top of Carpenter that put up one piece at a time! I've got to go out on my own so I can feel solid about the work I provide the customer less the slopfest!

[@lilcs3011]

Someone once told me dress for success. It's true.

[@dalesworld1308]

I wear Dickies, the poly cotton blend ones are most comfortable. They're cheap, have deep back pockets so your dusting brush doesn't fall out, putty knife and razor knife pocket on each side...just a good value. For ladder work bib overalls are best because of the chest pockets - take your sandpaper and a ball of glazing putty up there with you and don't need to come back down. I have a pair of Blaklader with knee pockets and pads if I plan to be on my knees all day. But they are too heavy for most days.

[@mtronloftus8826]

Thank you this is helpful!

[@mikedee4123]

Why does it have to be painter whites. Wheres plumber greens and carpeter blues.

[@brandonj562]

spraying everyday I run through a lot of hats and shoes.

[@tmyers8032]

checked the thrive site and all sizes are sold out , any other place to get the pants ?

[@PICISTEFA]

hi, I am an Italian painter and I follow you for a long time taking inspiration from many of your solutions and tools. I ask you something .. the carpets to protect the floors you always use are simple carpets or special and technical materials for our work?

[@lexandersantana8089]

Drop cloths

[@j.....3505]

In Holland we always say painters with to clean workwear are not working hard enough, its just a joke we always say. But i really like the jeans.

[@christophermortag3974]

I wish the pants were in stock! Darn, i have been looking for a stretch fit in white. Thanks for the tip!

[@thriveworkwear54]

What size are you?

[@scottcheney6955]

@@thriveworkwear54 If I can make a suggestion. I think the knee area needs to be a gray or black. At least offer it as an option.

[@danielfreemn4815]

@@thriveworkwear54 31×32

[@christophermortag3974]

@@thriveworkwear54 32x34 i just ordered late last night! Thanks for restocking!

[@TheBayoubreeze]

Not a comment about clothes. I'm looking for the best and easiest way to paint a 2,000 sf room w a 7' vaulted ceiling. The walls are 8ft then there is 7 feet more that is all stucco. There are beams that have a nice stain on cedarwood. I don't want to ruin the beam paint. I looked for vids but not seeing anything to cover that.

[@scottvisser8671]

so what is that contraption on your caulk gun? do you sell them?

[@johnschnetzler8308]

Dickies are just as tough and can get padded knees too! $20 each and are very comfy! T shirts, for what it cost for a Paint Life shirt, I can go to Wallyworld and get a 3 and sometimes a 6 pack of 100% cotton white T's. I'm a pro licensed painter here in Hawaii I alternate between all white shorts and pants and yes dressing the part is important. Chris' 5% dirty rule is fine for him but as for me, I think at work is one rule of thumb and being around clients, another rule of thumb does apply for myself and my crew. I get dirty every day at work as it is unavoidable. My shoes are Salomon trail runners and they last me from one to two years and are light weight and extremely durable. I get the discontinued lines and save a bundle. I find boots clunky and quite frankly dangerous on a ladder! With great respect to The Idaho Painters, we are all a bit different and with different perspectives and as pros, we all have one thing in common, our work speaks for itself. Much Aloha to you all! Keoni

[@wadeparker8695]

Wrangler Painting pants are the best! Best fitting, most comfortable and they don’t shrink! Made from a polyester cotton blend.

[@Idahopainter]

thanks for sharing

[@cpbmissoula]

I'm up for trying these out, but the discount code doesn't work, any update on it?

[@giacomoorru3420]

I have an airless h680 which does not keep constant pressure at the factory. The motor starts again when it no longer sprays Can it be changed in some way?

[@scottvisser8671]

do you have these pants in your store? I need 34 waist and 36 inseam. They are out of stock on their web site

[@kennethcurry916]

ive always hated painters pants ...but i love your shirts i went to your store but couldnt find the old school paint life on the side "rib cage" black tee ....let me know if you still have them i need a few xlarge ...thanks ....love your vids man !

[@leeroy195]

You definitely have a need to look the part. Especially when you have tattoos all over. That has to be harder for people to respect you as a painter.

[@michaelbush5296]

bruce leeroy you’re crazy. Tats don’t have anything to do with people respecting you.

[@thomasdickson35]

@@michaelbush5296 I have to respectfully disagree. I've had MANY clients make comments to me about other workers' tattoos (they can't see any on me/I don't have any). It's not reasonable or fair, but it is a thing.

[@joshuahagan9739]

Have you tried the blackladder painting pants? If so how do they compare to the thrive?

[@tjwilsoncarpentry5929]

I have tried both, honestly it's a personal prefrence fit for me. I just like the fit of Blakladder pants more.

[@SLICK-GLN]

Painters pants (Dickies) nowadays do suck they have trim them down to the bare minimum .I buy wrangler Riggs no there not white or wrangler does make painters pants same cut as the Riggs I love those . I like timberland pros waterproof.

[@Idahopainter]

Dickies are like wearing paper pants. They suck in all ways

[@SLICK-GLN]

@@Idahopainter yes they do

[@ezekielbenavides2740]

I think it's really silly to say you should toss your clothes after 5% paint coverage. And to tie pride in the trade to being able to wear expensive paint pants? absolutely ridiculous. I take pride in how my job comes out. I toss my pants once they get a hole in them. I wear a little toolbag on my side instead of putting putty knives in my pockets, easier to grab, and doesn't stab you in the side 😂 Blue jeand and a white t-shirt are my uniform, i want to be a good painter, not a flashy painter.

[@jared6163]

C'mon man dont be a blue Jean painter

[@thomasdickson35]

@@jared6163 Wonder if he's a blue jean skiier too... 😁

[@mtronloftus8826]

I want to be a flashy painter 😀

[@Papirrin-di8cy]

Blue Jean painter = Home Depot guy

[@MrTheomighty1]

Hi buddy what do you think of these paint rollers pros where you put paint inside the roller are they any good in your expert opinion

[@tomalafleur8602]

They are great if you’re doing big commercial jobs. Also good for doing block. I assume you’re talking about the ones that you hook up to a sprayer and it either sprays on top of the roller, or it goes inside the roller. I’ve used both.

[@dumpster6142]

i see where ur coming from about keeping ur pants clean and professional but fucken hell i’d be replacing my pants every 2 weeks if i did that

[@michaelwoods8654]

Thrive have typical pockets that are useless for painters tools. I need a razor knife pocket a mud knife/5in1 pocket and a led spotlight pocket. Blakladder provides that. They also have pockets that act as a work belt that will hold a roll of tape and a sanding sponge. Get with the times.

[@Idahopainter]

Blakladder are rad pants

[@jasonatkinson1771]

Is your city on quarantine? & how are you conducting business during this coronavirus? I need advuce.

[@jasonatkinson1771]

@The Ranting Dropout I'm in south Carolina & painting for me has still been consistent ,doing exterior work mainly or vacant rental properties, but some people still are calling for estimates.

[@donblevins9142]

I'm a professional bakers white only on my job sites .and when we stain gummie suits . Great tip to those sloppy painters

[@trevorkerr8381]

FYI PAINTLIFE20 discount code does not work for the pants

[@thriveworkwear54]

Code is up and working!

[@hank10983]

Quite the salesman, do you even have to paint anymore

[@philjohnson796]

Another youtube shill.

[@thedriza297]

You can be neat and clean with anything you wear. If you're a pig painter a pair of whites wont help.

[@hank10983]

$80 why would you even try to peddle those pants if thier not paying you.

[@DreamDove]

They’re pretty cool.. helps that you’re fit

[@Idahopainter]

Yep

[@Igor-q3f]

I purchased couple of these pairs and don’t recommend it. They shrink a lot and not flexible at all. Not worth $70.

[@Idahopainter]

OK

[@zee9er]

I always go with white 501 Levi’s. 10x comfier than dickies for $20 extra.

[@thierryderyckere8193]

Hey , Ideho painters i Thanks you a lot for all the Nice Tips And Tricks , may God Bless Your House and Company , Even In the Hard Days that The Usa Passing true. Actuellay i am a painter in france still on the job true covid 19 periode , in time i try to share my tips and tricks as wel . have fun Deryckere Thierry

[@tehdokun7764]

those pants are sold out

[@Idahopainter]

Message them and ask when they will be back in stock

[@tehdokun7764]

Paint Life TV Good idea, I will do that now

[@WhittaII]

Honestly painters pants are so god damn uncomfortable. White track pants feel and look better in my opinion.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing

[@timwalters1885]

Imagine having to change your pants every time you get more than 5% paint on them and they cost $79 you really have to have your own company for this

[@marcoantonio6966]

Carhartt were the best. Made in USA.

[@philjohnson796]

Switch out your clothes with 5% paint on them? What a waste.

[@hank10983]

$80 gotta be crazy, and if you had to buy them u wouldnt!

[@haroldsalcido7735]

Just a little to tight for me. If they work for you,great. I do like the shoes.

[@SLICK-GLN]

I am a Painter and IMHO the best pants are Carhart Painters pants but i digress :) The everyday Painter can"t afford those pants or any other high end pants to go out in and trash them .My Pants are Dickies painter pants they are affordable and last a reasonably long time and long as you are rotating them out. Boots i wear a few different kinds i like waterproof boots period i wear Timberlands or Irish Setter yeah there higher end but your feet deserve that see ya on the next one :) . Thanks Idaho !

[@age_of_reason]

$70 for painters pants is absurd.

[@johnyork5138]

Nice Chris love you guys.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks John

[@michaelwoods8654]

Blakladder pants are awsome

[@Idahopainter]

I agree. But they do not sell the slim fit models in the US

[@rononyourleftretired5144]

An old timer (from Philly) in the cleaning business (window washing) told me in the mid-80s that service businesses are “60% show and 40% go,” meaning that if I show and clean a window and am dressed like a pro window washer, and another guy shows up looking unshaven, dirty, smelly, looking like he just dragged himself out of a drunken stooper, my window will look better to the customer From my life experience (I’m 73), most painters look like bums. It is so easy to stand out, so I guess those who follow your excellent advice should be thankful. So there. ;-).

[@plan6161]

WHERES THA LINK

[@trevorkerr8381]

Hi Paul hit the show more below Chris's picture and all of the links will open up

[@justvandalize1]

Completely understand wearing whites but 5 percent that’s just ocd all it means is you paint a lot if you have abit of paint on you who cares customers don’t aslong as you do a nice job

[@maverick-zj3jz]

I told u years ago when u had paint sloped all over your clothes that u needed to change clothes it took u awhile to catch on so good for u.

[@adamcain4603]

love next level shirts that's all i wear

[@michaelpotter2126]

I think you should just send me a pair to try out. Lol.

[@vet173]

These pants are for Bakers not painters lol! Come on man, you think the labor guys can pay these??? Tje real painters ask for Shirts in the Paint Store every day like candies so I cannot imagine them asking the counter guys to get these in. Anyway my guys wear Emporio Armani to work lol!

[@adamgardener8624]

Yes

[@Idahopainter]

Yep

[@robovillarsvillars5224]

Nice costume dude!

[@tony81bc]

Blackladder

[@samtaylor7800]

Not worth the price

[@papiwe1]

They should pay you

[@mikebonge7206]

Keen are so good

[@omarwilson2763]

Very good💯✌️

[@omarwilson2763]

Okay

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks

[@joekazadi1252]

Painter John Cena?

[@plan6161]

$79 DOLLARS MY BUTT

[@townhomeeddiefinallyhappy7081]

All about cloths BOO

[@clevername4781]

I see your a smoker

[@JamNJ1985]

Another paid promotion

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

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