Indoor House Painting

Knotty pine is an inexpensive wood that is often used for paneling, furniture and cabinetry. Maintaining a paint treatment over knotty pine, however, can be difficult due to the tendency for the...

Fingerprints, spots of dirt, caked-on dust--all on your flat painted wood surface. You just noticed the surface was dirty. Flat painted wood is a challenge to clean because regular household...

Bubbles or blisters on painted wood veneer and other smooth surfaces are usually caused by moisture or vapor trapped under the paint film. This usually happens when either the surface or the air...

Scratched wood trim is unsightly and unattractive. If you try to paint over scratched wood trim without repairing the damage, the paint finish will enhance and highlight the scratches. You'll need...

Most modern single-family homes are made from a wood frame and contain plasterboard walls (also called sheetrock or gypsum board) on the inside along with wooden baseboards, doors and window trim....

Removing latex paint without removing the varnish from wood furniture and baseboards can be done with isopropyl alcohol. The alcohol itself does not damage the varnish. If the paint is still wet,...

There is no doubt that manually stripping paint from old wooden window frames can be a laborious and time-consuming task. However, restoring wooden windows to their former glory can add character...

Painting a wood floor is not only an inexpensive way to cover a multitude of flaws, it adds a cheery quality to any room and is easy to maintain. From a sleek contemporary look to cottage casual,...

Painting windows is a tedious job, but will give a lot of satisfaction when done properly and can add great beauty to your home.

Wood putty is useful in filling holes and nicks before painting. Learn how to fill a hole in wood with wood putty with tips from a painting contractor in this free video on home decor.