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  • How to Clean a Paint Roller Pad

    Many "PROs" consider roller pads to just be disposable but some like to get at least a few uses out of them. For here is a "how to" guide to cleaning a paint roller pad made easy.

  • How to Paint a Baby Nursery

    The arrival of a new baby is a joyous time and brings plenty of different emotions to a household when he or she finally comes home. Preparing the baby's nursery room beforehand will make a...

  • How to Paint a Tree in a Baby Nursery

    Painting a tree mural in a baby's nursery does require a little bit of artistic skill. However, it is a pretty straightforward task. If you don't feel that you have the artistic ability to hand...

  • How to Paint With Spray Cans

    Although rollers and paintbrushes are the preferred application tools for most painting projects, there are times when spray cans of paint work much better. Although they aren't able to cover as...

  • How to Paint Trim With Carpet Installed

    Painting trim is an inexpensive way to update a room with a fresh, clean look. During this process, excess paint can drip down the trim and onto the carpet. Paint is one of the most difficult...

  • How to Mix Paint With Ceiling Texture

    It's no secret that most do-it-yourselfers like to save time by skipping or combining steps. When it comes to painting, this is usually ill-advised. However, there are certain situations that...

  • How to Apply Epoxy Paint to a Painted Cement Floor

    Applying epoxy paint to a raw, unpainted cement floor can take a lot of work. Since paint doesn't stick to a horizontal cement surface very well, you must use etching acid to create a porous...

  • How to Paint a Wooden Fish

    Home decor depends on the hobbies or interests of the homeowner. People who like nostalgia will collect items from the decades that they adore; people who like comics will collect and display...

  • How to Paint My Dining Table Dark

    Dark-colored furniture is a popular way to bring a modern look to any room. Colors such as black, chocolate and espresso are good color choices when painting wooden furniture. Your dark dining...

  • The Best Colors for Concrete Floor Paint

  • How to Paint Dresser Furniture

    Painting a dresser can improve the look of an older dresser itself and the look of the room that the dresser is placed. Dressers are beaten upon on a daily basis as they are opened, closed, banged...

  • The Best Finish to Use When Painting a Kitchen

  • How to Give a Distressed Stain to an Oak Cabinet

    A creative way to dress up an oak cabinet is to "distress" the finish. This is a refinishing term that applies to all types of special effects that make wood look old or battered. One of the most...

  • How to Paint Pine Furniture

    While many do-it-yourselfers choose to slather their pine furniture with stain, others prefer to infuse color by applying a coat of paint. Unfortunately, many amateurs bypass important preparation...

  • How to Varnish Over Stain

    Newly stained woodwork can look great, but it won't look great for long if you don't protect that stain with gloss sealant. Varnish is one of the older forms of gloss sealant and is still popular...

  • Mural Paintings for Kids Rooms

  • How to Paint Over Stained Wood Trim

    Painting wood trim that has been previously stained is all about proper preparation. The problem isn't the actually stain, but the varnish or other gloss that almost certainly has been put over...

  • Design Ideas for Paint Colors for a Colonial Bedroom

    The belief that the interiors of Colonial homes were painted in subdued shades of cream, mustard and olive green has been proven untrue. During the restoration of George Washington's home at Mount...

  • How to Remove White Paint Deep in the Grooves When Finishing Wood Floors

    Finishing wood floors can be a tedious endeavor. And, as experienced do-it-yourselfers know, if the floor was previously painted, it can be twice as difficult to work with. Power sanders and paint...

  • How to Paint Interior Fiberglass

    Many people are surprised to learn that there are strong similarities between painting wood and fiberglass. If you know how to paint one, you shouldn't have too much trouble with the other....

  • How to Find the Right Paint Color for a Living Room

    The living room is an area in which your family and visitors usually spend the most amount of time. Therefore, you want it to be stylish and visually appealing, while also remaining comfortable...

  • Directions for Applying Sandstone Paint

    Sandstone paint adds a warm texture to walls or ceilings. Using this textured paint is an easy and inexpensive way to change the look and feel of a room. Choose high quality brushes and roller...

  • How to Pick Paint Colors for a Home

    Choosing paint colors for your home can be intimidating, and not all of us have the luxury of being able to afford an interior decorator---or even a talented friend who knows a thing or two about...

  • How to Decide Wall Colors

    If you are looking for a change in your home décor, consider painting your walls a new color. Choosing a wall color can be difficult, however, because there are literally thousands of colors...

  • How to Paint Bedroom Furniture Black

    Painting bedroom furniture can give you a whole new look to the same furniture so you don't have to purchase an entirely new bedroom set. Black paint gives you a modern look and is very functional...

  • What Color to Paint a Stairway & Hallway

    Stairways and hallways are small transition areas that many homeowners overlook. Yet because relatively little time is spent in them, they are excellent spaces in which to experiment with color...

  • How to Paint Oriental Furniture

    Furniture that is painted to mimic Oriental style is usually painted with lacquer paint. Lacquer paint is a durable and very glossy paint that gives the effect that the furniture has been dipped...

  • How to Paint Metallic Base Coat

    There are many decorative paint techniques that begin with metallic paint. Crackled plasters may be applied over metallic paint so that it peeks through the cracks. Glazes may be used to soften...

  • How to Paint Brick Fireplace Inserts

    Brick fireplace inserts are popular for their natural, earthy appearance. However, when the tone and style of the brick just doesn't seem to match the rest of the room, the insert can appear...

  • How to Paint Distressed Brick Homes

    When inexperienced do-it-yourselfers attempt to paint brick, often the results don't live up to their expectations. Many amateurs just don't realize that paint doesn't adhere well to brick, and...

  • How to Decorate Wooden Chairs With Paint

    Painting is a great way to liven up your mundane furniture and show off your artistic ability at the same time. Decorating wooden chairs gives you the freedom to create patterns that wrap around...

  • How to Paint the Living Room Red

    Repainting a room with a new color can completely transform the space and create a whole new look. Red is a warm, bold color that will liven up your living room and create a festive atmosphere. If...

  • How to Use Chalkboard Paint on a Floor

    Chalkboard paint goes onto your walls just like regular paint and turns any surface into a chalkboard. Kids love to get down on the floor and color. Why not provide a chalkboard right underneath...

  • How to Paint Whitewashed Kitchen Cabinets

    White has been a popular color for cabinetry for a long time. White cabinets and wood work make a room look bigger and brighten up the space. A lot of homeowners like the look of white cabinetry...

  • How to Paint Cork Tiles

    Cork wall tiles are an inexpensive way to add a message center to your home or a display wall in the playroom or a child's room. Unfortunately, cork tiles are also somewhat boring. If you really...

  • How to Hang Wallpaper Vertically

    Wallpaper is a beautiful and stylish wall covering option. Wallpaper can be applied to smooth wood or drywall. It is best not to layer wallpaper. If there is already wallpaper on the walls you...

  • How to Paint Steel Sinks

    An old, worn-out steel sink can be a real eyesore. While many people choose to throw out an old steel sink in favor of an expensive new one, you can renew its appearance with a fresh coat of paint...

  • What Color to Paint House That Gets Full Sun in Backyard

    For a house that gets full sun in the back yard, it is important to paint it a color that will be conducive to the decor and foliage in the back yard, as well as the heat and reflection of light...

  • What Colors of Paint Go Good With Woodwork in a Dining Room?

    Choosing what colors you want to paint your dining room can have a big impact on the way that your room looks and feels. If you want to have a dining room that is inviting, warm and familiar,...

  • How to Paint With Glazes on Clay Pots

    Glaze is a great way to add an antique flair to your clay pots. Glazing is simply thinning a paint until it becomes almost transparent. By applying a paint and glaze mixture in layers you will get...

  • How to Paint an Over the Range Microwave

    Your over-the-range microwave probably takes a lot of abuse. Grease and heat from the range are tough on appliances. Unfortunately, replacing a built-in microwave isn't an easy task. Luckily,...

  • How to Paint a Ceiling the Same Color As the Walls

    In some cases, extending a paint color from the walls of a room to its ceiling can enlarge the appearance of a small space. And in other cases, painting ceiling and walls the same color lends a...

  • How to Remove Dried Paint Off Trimwork

    Unless you have professional experience, paint splatters and drips are an unfortunate part of most do-it-yourself painting projects. The truth is that even professional painters make mistakes from...

  • How to Paint & Wallpaper a Small Room to Make It Look Bigger

    Many homeowners will tell you that there is at least one room in their home that is too small. Many people struggle with decorating small spaces, trying to find ways to make them appear larger. ...

  • How to Paint Brick or Rock Houses

    Most do-it-yourselfers know the basics of applying paint to wood. However, when it comes to painting brick or rock houses, there are a few important steps that many amateurs overlook. Often,...

  • Steps to a Perfect Paint Job

    Painting is fairly easy, relatively inexpensive (when compared to other home improvement projects) and can make a dramatic difference to the appearance of your home. Painting is time consuming...

  • Is There Any Indoor Paint That Has No Chemicals?

    "Chemical-free" is a misnomer, but many paints contain toxic, man-made chemicals called volatile organic compounds. Avoid these hazards easily by buying and using a VOC-free indoor paint.

  • How to Remove Paint From Masonry

    Because most kinds of masonry have a consistent, muted pattern, paint drips and splatters can really stick out like a sore thumb. Unfortunately, most people don't know how to remove paint from...

  • How to Remove Paint From Concrete Surfaces

    Fresh coats of paint are the centerpiece of many remodeling plans. But paint splatters and drips can often mar the project. When paint drips during an exterior painting project and splatters...

  • How to Paint Brass Hinges

    When metallic hinges become old and dingy, many people choose to liven them up with a fresh coat of paint. Most of the time, this can be accomplished with a quick coat of spray primer and paint....

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