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    • How to Paint Your Own Skateboard

      Painting your skateboard can add personality and individuality to board. This process takes a lot of thought, though, to get just the look and message that fits you. Here is how to find the right look for your board and how to paint it. more »

    • How to Paint Plastics

      So many things are made out of plastic you may find yourself wanting to paint a certain ite, You could be sprucing up an old outdoor chair, fixing up a chintzy shelving unit or recycling plastic into phenomenal art. No plastic will look phenomenal, however, unless you paint it properly. A few tips will help you paint plastics and... more »

    • What Kind of Paint Is Used to Paint Brick?

      This article will explain what types of paint can be used to paint brick. It will also present different scenarios that may happen that affect how the brick should be painted. more »

    • How to Paint Over Peeling Latex Paint

      Peeling latex paint is unsightly. It also allows access to wood that should be protected from the elements to prevent wood rot and insect infestation. Simply painting over peeling paint will not work for various reasons. Without proper preparations, the new paint will not come in contact with a stable surface. As a result, the new... more »

    • What Kind of Paint Do I Use to Paint Paneling?

      Is that tacky, outmoded fake-wood paneling making you stir-crazy? Relax. You can make that paneled room look less like a box and more like a living space with a simple coat of paint. Before you start, there are things you need to know. This fact sheet will help you select the right kind of primer and paint before you begin. more »

    How To Paint Quick Guides

    • Airbrush Paint Basics

      Air brushing is an artistic technique that uses an air brush gun that artists use to spray...

    • Painting Techniques

      Using varied painting techniques can infuse your artistic works with personal style and...

    • Air Brushing Guide

      Airbrushing has a wide variety of useful applications. Learning to master this...

    • Painter's Palette

      First stop hobby store, next stop... the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Maybe you're no Van Gogh,...

    How To Paint Articles

    • What Is Paint?

      Most people think of paint as something that simply is meant to add color, whether it is to a wall, a chair or a canvas. While it certainly can... more »

    • How to Paint Bleachers

      If they are not made of a sturdy metal, indoor and outdoor bleachers need a new coat of paint approximately every year or two. Painting bleachers,... more »

    • How to Paint a Jeep

      Painting a Jeep is a tough task that not everyone wants to do. This article will walk you through the necessary steps to paint your Jeep. After... more »

    • How to Paint a Sunset With Acrylic Paint

      Sunsets are a favorite subject for landscape painters because of their dramatic beauty and color. Learning to paint a sunset isn't hard, but... more »

    • How to Paint Grass With Acrylic Paint

      Grass may appear to be deceptively simple, but in order to make your painting more realistic, you'll need to do more than lay down a flat green... more »

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