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Painting
Help and how-to guides for interior and exterior painting and finishing projects.
Interior Painting
Painting is one of the easiest ways to update a room. Let's get started!
Choosing Paint
The right product goes a long way toward getting the best results.
Paint Projects
Transform a room, a piece of furniture, or a floor with paint.
All Topics in Painting
About Paint & Painting: Info, Tips and Tricks
- The Chemistry Of Paint
- The Importance of Quality
- Choosing the Right Paint Sheen
- Paint Primers and Sealers
- Paint Texture and Specialty Paints
- Problems and Fixes - Interior Paint
- Problems and Fixes - Exterior Paint
- Painting Preparation: Prime and Paint According to the Surface Location
- Paint Brushes and Pads
- Paint Rollers
- Paint Sprayers and Other Tools
- Painting Tips and Techniques
- Painting with a brush
- Using a Paint Pad
- Painting With a Roller
- Painting With a Sprayer
- Cleaning Up After Painting
- Maintaining Painted Surfaces
Painting Exteriors: How to Paint Any Exterior Surface
- Planning and Estimating
- Prepping the Site
- Preparing Siding
- Replacing Board and Batten Siding
- Replacing Damaged Fascia
- Repairing Damaged Aluminum Siding
- Preparing Vinyl and Aluminum Siding
- Preparing Masonry Surfaces
- Ladders and Scaffolding
- Ladder Jacks and Accessories
- Setting Up Scaffolding
- Painting Soffits and Eaves
- Painting Siding
- Painting Exterior Windows
- Painting Doors
- Painting Shutters
- Painting Masonry and Other Surfaces
- Finishing Cedar Shingles and Siding
- Finishing Fences and Gates
- Selecting Finishes for a Deck or Porch
- Applying a Clear Deck Finish
Painting Interiors: How to Paint Any Interior Surface
- Planning and Estimating
- Prepping the Room
- Removing Wallpaper
- Cleaning and Sanding
- Smoothing Textured Surfaces
- Preparing and Repairing Walls
- Preparing Trim
- Protecting Surfaces from Paint Splatter
- Ladders and Work Platforms
- Priming Tips
- Painting Ceilings
- Painting Walls
- Painting Interior Windows
- Painting Casement Windows
- Staining and Varnishing Trim
- Painting Interior Doors
- Painting Sliding Doors
- Painting Louvers
- Painting a Basement Wall
- Painting a Basement or Garage Floor
- Painting Stair Steps and Staircases
- Painting Cabinets and Cabinetry
