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When planning an exterior painting project, scraping, sanding and spot-priming the area is an important first step. Get more outside painting tips by going down to your local Ace Hardware store.

I recently found a really old vase sitting on the sidewalk. After a quick discussion with my boyfriend, we decided to take it home and fix it up. So, here's a quick video of how we took this old...

Painting stucco usually requires using a very heavy nap roller that has enough texture to it to get paint into all of the nooks and crannies of the wall. Cover a stucco wall in paint with helpful...

When painting plaster walls, be sure to prime the surface, do any necessary sanding and paint a couple of coats of paint over the wall. Treat a variety of plaster surfaces with helpful tips from a...

Texturing the walls using paint can be done by painting onto thin plastic sheets, folding the sheets in half to keep the paint wet and opening them one at a time to print the paint onto the wall....

Before painting over semi-gloss paint, be sure to lightly sand the entire surface and apply a primer so that the new paint will adhere properly. Paint over shiny surfaces with helpful tips from a...

Painting a wall that used to have wallpaper on it requires first removing all of the glue from the surface. Use hot water and a sponge, or trisodium phosphate, to dissolve all of the residual glue...

When painting trim, be sure to tape off the surrounding areas to create a neat, straight edge, and use a variety of techniques to create texture and depth. Have fun painting wooden trim in a house...

Painting over a brick wall can be done in a variety of ways, but using a glaze over the grout and blending it into the brick is a great way to create a lighter effect without ruining the texture...

Staining and painting the walls can include using a dripping technique, a scrubbing technique or a glazing technique that creates depth and texture. Add interest to the walls through staining and...

Painting over varnish can be done by lightly sanding the surface, rubbing it down with mineral spirits and applying either an oil-based or water-based paint. Prep a varnished surface before...

Painting walls with a roller sponge, which is a man-made sponge, can sometimes create roller marks, but dabbing the freshly-painted area with a natural sponge can blend out that texture. Use a...

To paint the walls without painting the ceiling, consider using painter's tape where the ceiling and wall meeting, which creates a perfectly clean and straight edge. Finish a clean painting job on...

Preparing raw plaster walls for painting requires laying down a tinted primer before applying the final coat, but Venetian plaster walls need to be wiped down with paint thinner to remove the wax...

Kitchen cabinets can be painted in a variety of ways, including being stained, being textured or being painted in a flat color. Redo the kitchen simply by painting the cabinets with helpful tips...

When painting wood paneling, first strip the finish from the surface, sand it and paint a primer onto the wall before applying a glaze, a solid paint color or wood grain texture. Lighten up dark...

Prepare surfaces for a faux finish by cleaning thoroughly to remove dirt and other particles from painting surface and then applying a sealer. Clean and prime painting surfaces for a faux finish...

To paint a faux brick wall finish, make a stamp out of sponges, rubber slabs or other stray materials to create a pattern that resembles the surface of a brick. Create a stamp for painting a faux...

When creating a faux paint finish by dragging, paint the first coat of glaze with the final color, since subsequent layers will be peeled away as part of the faux finish process. Learn how to make...

When preparing walls for painting, use masking tape, a flathead screwdriver and some mild soap and water. Prepare walls to be painted with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on...

When prepping a room for painting, use masking tape, a tarp and remove wall plate covers. Prepare a room to be painted with tips from a construction specialist in this free video on home repair...

A primer and sealer should be applied to fully cover a door before painting the door. Use primer when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free video on home improvement.

When applying the final painting touches on a door, it's best to start from the outside and work in. Apply the final touches when painting a door with tips from a professional painter in this free...

When painting a door, wear two shirts in case something comes up, and don't wear shoes unless getting paint on them is not an issue. Wear appropriate clothing when painting a door with tips from a...

Before painting a door, make sure that paint won't be getting on anybody passing through or on any other furniture. Prepare the area before painting a door with tips from a professional painter in...

Painter's tape should be used on hinges because it won't take any paint with it and it prevents the painter from having to cut in. Put tape on hinges before painting a door with tips from a...

Hire a painter by selecting someone with an array of services, such as exterior painting and interior painting. Learn more about hiring a painter with tips from an experienced handyman in this...

Painting baseboards can sometimes leave streaks in the paint. Watch these tips from a professional home repairman and learn how to prevent streaks when painting in this free video.

Prepare paint by mixing the paint with a paint stick. Learn how to prepare paint for painting the house using the home remodeling tips from the owner of a construction company in this free video.

Tape the edges around the painting area before starting the child's bedroom mural. Prepare a child's bedroom for painting a mural with tips from a professional artist in this free home decor video.

Tape the edges around the painting area before starting the child's bathroom mural. Prepare a child's bathroom for painting a mural with tips from a professional artist in this free home decor video.

Before painting, get a good idea of how the child's bathroom mural should look when finished. Research a child's bathroom mural with tips from a professional artist in this free home decor video.

Faux painting with tissue paper creates a parchment paper finish by using tissue paper to blot glaze on a wall. Create movement and an interesting faux finish effect with tissue paper painting...

To create an antique look with faux painting, apply a glaze mix to a wall and use a duster brush to simulate silk on the wall, moving the brush down the wall in straight lines. Fill in...

Faux painting glaze requires using a small roller, applying a base coat of paint, painting on the glaze and then brushing the glaze around to remove the brush marks. Create a unique paint finish...

Painting bathroom baseboards is the last part of bathroom painting. Find out about painting bathroom baseboards with help from a professional house painter in this free home improvement video on...

Cleaning the tools used to paint a bathroom will help preserve painting supplies. Discover how to go about cleaning paint tools with help from a professional house painter in this free home...

When painting bathroom trim, dilute paint with water, if needed, to make it go on more smoothly. Paint the trim on a bathroom with help from a professional house painter in this free home...

The first part of painting bathroom walls is to cut-in the edges of the walls. Discover how to paint bathroom walls with help from a professional house painter in this free home improvement video...

Using a paint roller to paint bathroom walls covers the most area in the least amount of time. Use rollers to paint bathroom walls with help from a professional house painter in this free home...

To finish painting a bathroom, break down the work area by taking down drop clothes and painters tape. Find out about breaking down the work area for bathroom painting with help from a...

Priming bathroom walls before painting prepares the surfaces for the final paint. Find out more about priming bathroom walls for painting with help from a professional house painter in this free...

Repairs any damaged areas by spackling bathroom walls before painting. Use spackle in problem areas in the bathroom with help from a professional house painter in this free home improvement video...

Caulking walls in the bathroom before painting is a great way to fix cracks. Find out about caulking cracks in the bathroom before painting with help from a professional house painter in this free...

Before painting a bathroom, re-sand problem areas to create a clean, smooth surface. Re-sand problem areas in the bathroom for painting with help from a professional house painter in this free...

Special supplies needed to paint a bathroom are spackle, caulk and wood fillers. Find out about the bathroom painting supplies with help from a professional house painter in this free home...

Setting up to paint a bathroom involves taping and covering all the surfaces of the room that are not going to be painted. Find out about setting up to paint a bathroom with help from a...

Scraping debris before painting a bathroom will ensure paint meets a solid surface. Discover how to scrape debris from bathroom walls for painting with help from a professional house painter in...

Sanding bathroom walls ensures an efficient and professional-looking bathroom paint job. Learn more about sanding the surface of bathroom walls to prepare for painting with help from a...

After sanding bathroom walls for painting clean up any leftover debris. Clean up a bathroom for painting after sanding the walls with help from a professional house painter in this free home...