Paint & Wallpaper

Metal paint can be applied to light fixtures, furniture and even wall surfaces for a shimmery, reflective look. However, some metal paint applications can appear too bright and modern. Antique...

Shiny brass tables may have been the rage in the 80s, but the design style has come and gone. However, tables can be given a quick makeover by transforming the glaring gold brass into a variety of...

For many individuals interior design and decoration can be complicated and even overwhelming. Most people do not have the leisure of hiring a professional to assist with the process. Owning black...

Even the most accomplished home painter can make the mistake of choosing a shade of paint that is a touch too dark for a particular space. Paint swatches that look perfect on 2-inch squares can be...

Dried paint drips are caused by overloading your paint brush with too much paint or painting over an existing coat of paint that has not dried completely. The best way to deal with dried paint...

Dried paint drips and spills can really ruin the appearance of most fabrics and surfaces. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to remove paint from most surfaces without causing damage. Luckily,...

Paint mixing can be a vexing process. Most of us learned the basic color wheel in primary school. However, it isn't as simple when mixing paint. You'll need more paint colors than you think to...

Freshly painted walls and an open can of paint add chemicals to a room's air. Though the smell is not dramatically harmful, it can be bothersome to breath in the paint fumes. Oil paint contains a...

Most shelving systems come in the standard colors of chrome, wood grain or black. What if the unit doesn't fit the color scheme of the room decor? Shelving systems tend to stand out like a sore...

One way to update the look of your kitchen is to simply paint the cabinets. Whether recently remodeled your kitchen or you just want something new and updated, painting the cabinets is simple and...

Until recently, it was difficult to spray paint plastic. Water-based paints merely ran off the surface, and oil-based paints dissolved the plastic. But as new chemical compositions appeared, a...

As a Color Consultant and Interior Designer one of the most common reasons people hire me is to help them choose paint colors. Bedrooms are often the *forgotten* room. After all, it's usually...

Children love monkeys, so it is no surprise that many parents want to create a monkey mural in their child's bedroom. A monkey mural is an easy way to customize the look and feel of a son or...

A picture is a very nice way to adorn a cabinet door, especially if the rest of the cabinet is painted in a complementary color. The painting can be something as simple as a few pieces of fruit...

Garden sprayers are very handy for distributing pesticides, fertilizers and weed killers around your home and garden. As such, anyone might think that a sprayer is just like any other sprayer, and...

So you are almost ready to redecorate your room. You know that you want to go with blue, so you are about halfway there. There are many factors that can influence the decision you make. Take your...

Outdated counter tops make your kitchen or bathroom look dull and uninteresting. If there is no money in the budget for installing new counter tops, there is a way to change their look using paint...

Changing a wall from fire engine red to pastel green is a dramatic change in wall color. Painting over red paint can sometimes take longer than most paint projects if the right steps aren't taken....

Finishing wood trim is a rewarding project that adds to the value and appearance of your home. Wood trim may be stained to darken the color, and there also are a variety of finishes that provide...

Wall paint drips and spills can really ruin the appearance of a wood table. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to remove wall paint from wood without causing damage. Luckily, there are a few...

So many of us desire to cook, bake and, most importantly, eat in a kitchen that looks as though it is straight from the pages of a home design magazine. This can be achieved by simply applying a...

Painting counters is an easy painting project. The most difficult step, as with all painting projects, is the prep work. It takes some effort to remove the glossy surface of a counter to get it...

Combine the current trend of large, open floorplan homes with integrated kitchen, dining and living rooms and add the ongoing popularity of vibrant paint colors, and you can have a problem....

If you have dark wood in your home and want a new look, painting is the way to go. You can easily paint with a dark color over dark wood. A little preparation and the right materials will have...

Polyurethane has replaced many long-trusted coatings due to its durability and ease of use. It adds a deep shine and a long-lasting protective barrier that keeps furniture, counter tops and wood...

Sometimes when walls look mundane and boring, you want to spruce them up with something a little different. Installing embossed wallpaper onto the walls and painting them gives your home a look of...

Whether you're painting your walls, children's furniture or a canvas, darkening paint requires a general knowledge of how to mix colors. To make any color of paint darker, you must add a certain...

Paint can transform an ordinary piece of furniture. Spray paint may be the better option when painting furniture than using paint that comes in a can.

Painting cement stairs can add a nice look to your home, inside or outside. Not only does it look nice, it is quite affordable and easy to achieve. Doing this project yourself will give you good...

Clean both oil and water-base paints out or your brushes before they dry with the following simple techniques. When a good paintbrush can cost $15 to $20 bucks, why wouldn't you want to take...

If you are using latex or water-base paint then let me share a very simple way to clean excess paint out of the nap so you can use it over and over again. The nap is that fuzzy thing you put on a...

Doing your own painting instead of hiring a professional is a great way to save money and have the satisfaction of beautifying your own home. You may be concerned, however, about protecting the...

Painting a colonial home is very similar to painting any wooden home from today, but color schemes should be kept in mind. Colonial homes usually have natural and earthy colors, such as browns,...

People have become more daring with colors in their homes over the last few years. Basic whites have been replaced with greens, reds, blues, and even obscure colors such as bronze, smoke, and gun...

The living room is the central unit of most homes and the site where family members spend much of their waking hours. The way you paint this room can affect you concretely in terms of eyestrain...

If you want to create an atmosphere of casual warmth without sacrificing modern sophistication in your living room, painting the walls brown can be an excellent way to accomplish that goal. Once...

The Paint Quality Institute lists gray as one of the "fresh, clean and comfortable" colors in their 2010 paint color trend list. Gray is a neutral color that can give a cool modern look or a warm,...

Whitewashing paneling is a simple job that will add character to your paneled walls. While traditional whitewash is a lime-based application, you can get the same look with regular white paint...

By properly preparing the metal tubing and being careful of the details, you can create realistic looking and long lasting bamboo or dress up metal tubing that is already a fixture in your home. A...

When it comes to remodeling your home, parquet floors can be tricky. Most parquet has been glued down, which means that replacing it can be expensive and back breaking. Parquet is also very thin,...

A tray ceiling adds additional architectural design and elements to the fifth wall--the ceiling. Tray ceilings are inverted ceilings often featuring additional decorative trim and molding. The...

Plywood veneer furniture is constructed from fiberboard, or bits of wood that have been fused together into a rigid sheet. As a result of this construction process, this type of furniture cannot...

A brand new countertop is a significant commitment. Countertops are expensive and the dust and hassle of having them installed can be overwhelming. If you are a looking to make a cosmetic change...

When it comes to painting wood, the preferred choice of paint is typically latex- or oil-based exterior or interior paints. However, due to financial limitations or surplus, many people feel they...

The torn wallpaper look is a technique of literally tearing pieces of wallpaper at random and applying them to the wall. This look gives walls a very modern, textured look, and provides a whole...

The chilly fall weather can pose challenges to those attempting to paint outdoors. The uncomfortable temperatures can lead many to skip important preparation steps and the result is often...

Sometimes it seems like everything around us is made of some sort of plastic, but that's okay. Inexpensive and durable, plastic is the material of the future. Unfortunately, some colors belong...

When a metallic faucet become old or rusty, most people choose to replace it with a new one. However, die-hard do-it-yourselfers know that with the right know-how, most metallic faucets can be...

Adding a coat of polyurethane sealer over paint adds an additional coat of protection to the surface. Polyurethane is often added to furniture, cabinets and wall murals. Polyurethane comes in both...

Paint sprayers can really speed up the painting process. However, under certain conditions they can be difficult to use. When the temperature is warm, paint can become thick and gummy creating...