Here's how to store paint so that the next time you need it, you can get to work again quickly. After all, leftover eggshell, semi-gloss, and flat paint is inevitable for many homeowners at work on improvements.
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Is priming necessary? It depends on what you're painting. Follow these paint primer tips to know when it is-and isn't-important to prime.
You can brighten up a dull gray concrete surface with a bright coat of paint. All it takes is time-and careful preparation. Here's how to paint concrete.
Rather than remove the wood paneling you no longer care for in your home, consider painting it to give the treatment an entirely new look at a low cost, with minimum hassle.
Chalkboard paint has so many uses, both practical and playful, but it comes at a price and selection can be limited. Get all the fun for less by making your own chalkboard paint.
Sure, it's messy and time-consuming, but removing paint from wood can be an extremely satisfying project. Follow our tutorial, and you'll be stripping paint like a pro.
A little know-how goes a long way when it comes to painting, that includes how to use a paintbrush. These simple tips will save you headaches and help you achieve professional results.
Painting raw wood? Even before applying primer, there are a few steps you should take at the outset to ensure professional-level results in the end.
Perhaps the quickest, easiest, and least expensive way to make your garage less grim is by painting the concrete floor with either regular paint or epoxy.
If you're looking for an inexpensive and not-too-difficult way to add character to a room, follow this tutorial on how to paint stripes on your walls.
Repainting your house? To ensure a smooth finish, spackle exterior siding wherever deep scratches and gouges appear in the wood.
It's no easy feat to strip paint from antique woodwork. The task involves great care, but the stunning result very often makes the effort worthwhile.
Celebrated DIY style maker, home blogger, milk paint purveyor, author, and photographer Marian Parsons-aka Miss Mustard Seed-gives advice on how to distress furniture for an authentic antique look.
Want to give your facade a facelift? Don't forget that results largely depend on whether or not you take exterior paint preparation seriously.
Though it's no problem to paint over stain and other wood finishes, the key to success lies in preparing the surface properly.
It's stupendously easy to splatter paint-anyone can do it, even little kids. But to achieve results that you can love for years to come, bear in mind these few simple pointers.
There are several good reasons not to paint directly out of a can. Instead, make a paint pail of your own within minutes.
Thanks to manufacturing advancements, today's low- and no-VOC natural paints perform as well, and go on as easily, as their VOC-containing counterparts.
With the right preparation and materials, you can prevent peeling paint on the exterior of your house, even if you live in a wet part of the country.
Be wary of VOCs-toxic chemicals commonly found in paints and other household products. Seek out healthy alternatives, such as low-VOC or no-VOC paints.
For an exterior paint job that really lasts, what's better oil or latex? We've consulted with the pros to find out what's new and how to deliver the best results.