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First-timers and expert painters alike can learn more about painting interiors and exteriors, paint types, and techniques in our painting guide.
wooden antique dresser being painted
5 Types of Furniture You Should Never Paint, Pros Warn
beautiful painted room by Kate Marker Interiors
7 Tips to Make Painting Stress-Free, From a Designer Who's Painted Countless Rooms
Kerrie Kelly Studio brick fireplace wall
5 Reasons You Should Think Twice Before Painting Brick, Pros Say
painted deck
5 Reasons Why You Should Never Paint Your Deck, Pros Say
white paint bubbles in wall
10 Reasons Why Paint Is Bubbling on Your Walls and How to Fix It Like a Pro Fast
staining a fence
How to Stain a Fence Like a Pro Just in Time for a Fall Refresh
Amy Leferink front porch
Can You Actually Use Interior Paint Outside? Pros Share Why They Would Never
Green bedroom
Designers Agree: This Earthy Shade Is Their Favorite Paint Color of All Time
paint brush and can
5 Types of Paint Finishes: How to Actually Choose the Right One?
Can of aqua paint and a paint brush in front of a blue wall
Eggshell vs. Semi-Gloss: Which Paint Is Actually Right for Your Project?
painted brick fireplace ideas
34 Painted Brick Fireplace Ideas for a Fresh Look
Satin vs matte paint finish
Satin Paint vs. Matte Paint: What's the Difference?
painting primer on a wall with a roller
How Many Coats of Primer Do You Need?
Pouring a can of paint into a tray
Paint Calculator: How Much Paint Do I Need?
tray ceiling
15 Tray Ceiling Paint Ideas That Really Shine
scraping paint off of wood
4 Natural Paint Removers for Every Surface
Navy blue front door from Sherwin-Williams.
The 4 Most Popular Front Door Colors of 2024, According to Paint Experts
Painter using paint thinner
How to Use Paint Thinner
Newly painted metal front door
How to Paint a Metal Front Door
paint roller and brush
How to Calculate How Much Paint You Need
can of paint primer and brushes
What Is Paint Primer? Everything You Need to Know
Paint sprayer spraying white paint on unfinished wall
How to Pick Out a Paint Sprayer
Various sandpaper grit
How to Choose Sandpaper Grit
electric sander removing paint
How to Scrape Paint With 3 Common Tools
Online paint visualizers on iPad with paint swatches and decorative materials
3 Best Online Paint Visualizers
White OSB board painted and used as a desktop
How to Paint OSB Board
Person wearing gloves staining the brick of a fireplace indoors
How to Stain Brick
wiping walls down with a sponge
How to Clean Walls Before Painting
Materials and tools to paint with a paint roller
Spray Painting vs. Painting With a Roller: Which Is Best?
Before and after of painting a piece of rusted furniture
How to Paint Rusted Metal
Desert Midwestern white house
How to Repair Chipped Paint
Gray spray paint on hand being removed with cotton ball next to container of olive oil
How to Remove Spray Paint From Every Surface
How to increase natural light in your home
9 Ways to Increase Natural Lighting in a Home
Mixing can of paint
How Is Paint Made?
Black painting tray with white paint, roller and putty knife on top
How to Clean Paint Rollers
Paint roller covering wall with white paint
Does Paint and Primer in One Work? What to Know Before Buying
Painting interior wall without tape
Painting Without Tape: How Cutting-In Can Save Taping
Painters tape removal
When and How to Remove Painter's Tape
Second coat of paint rolled on still wet painted wall
VOC Paint vs No-VOC Paint Comparison Guide
white paint on surface
You Should Never Paint These 5 Household Features, According to Reno and DIY Pros
diy reeded glass kitchen cabinets
7 Easy Home DIYs for Your Best Thrift Store Finds, Straight From Designers
Accent walls in a dining room
5 Easy Home Projects You Can Finish in Just One Day for a Whole New Look
Priming the wall before painting
5 Painting Mistakes That Are Actually Ruining Your Projects, According to Reno Pros
white paint on surface
5 Things In Your Home You Should Never Paint, According to Designers
Steaming Wall to Remove Paint
Should You Use a Steam Cleaner to Remove Paint? Why Pro Painters Don't Recommend It
Paint Roller on Textured Wall
Textured Walls Are Great for Hiding Flaws—How to Paint Them for Flawless Results
Painted Brick Fireplace
If Painting Brick Is on Your Fall To-Do List, Don't Wait—How to Do It Like a Pro
Acrylic vs. Latex paint comparison
Acrylic vs. Latex Paint: What's the Difference, and Does It Matter Which One You Use?
Fixing chipped paint on a wall
How to Fix Chipped Paint on Walls Without Repainting the Whole Room
Person rolling paint onto a wall
Does Paint Dry Darker or Lighter? Plus How to Guarantee You Get the Right Shade
painting a wooden chair
5 DIY Mistakes Professional Furniture Flippers Always Notice
person painting trim with a paintbrush with a paint tray nearby
How to Paint Trim Like a Pro for a Smooth, Drip-Free Appearance
Newly limewashed lime washed walls
How to Limewash Walls for a Beautiful, Textured Upgrade
Woman painting a room green
How Long Does Paint Take to Dry and Properly Cure?
Woman matching colors with paint swatches on a wall
How to Color Match Paint on a Wall 3 Easy Ways
Person changing light fixtures in their home
17 Home Projects You Should Tackle While You're Stuck Inside This Winter
How to whitewash a stone fireplace
How to Whitewash a Stone Fireplace for an Easy DIY Makeover
Painting over top of the primed wall
Can I Use Exterior Paint Inside? Here's Everything You Need to Know
how to open a can of paint
7 Ways to Open a Paint Can Like a Professional—and Not Spill a Drop
Powdery blue living room with mirror over mantle.
I Let a Paint Pro Find My Home's "Perfect" Colors, Including Some I Would Never Pick
chalk paint end tabke
What Is Chalk Paint? What You Need to Know and How to Use It
Skip trowel ceiling texture
How to Skip Trowel Texture to Make Your Space Stand Out
bright and beautiful living room
This Painting Expert Shares 6 Great Tips to Paint Your Home Like a Pro
how to paint a tile fireplace
How to Paint a Tile Fireplace in Just a Few Steps for an Easy Refresh

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