Interior Painting

Many types of surfaces require an undercoat before the final coat of paint can be applied. Without an

The variations are unlimited depending on the color you select for your base coat, the number of glaze

Remove general soil and grit with detergent and water. With steel wool, emery cloth or a wire brush,

Paint and glaze colors should be selected to compliment each other. The closer the value of the colors,

Ragging and frottage are two simple paint techniques that add color as well as texture to walls. Ragging

Q. My husband and I just bought our first house and are starting the painting this coming weekend. From

Q. At the area where the wall meets the ceiling, the corners are rough and it's a challenge cutting in.

Q. I'm planning to paint an existing dark wood paneling on walls with smooth surface. Can I paint over

Lines and stripes add a classic touch to any room. Used in abundance, they create a regular, color

Although painting interior walls seems pretty straightforward, certain things about it can actually be

Have a small room that you want to open up visually? Try painting one wall, preferably one with a window,

Marbleizing is a process of layering tinted transparent glaze over a base coat to create a marble like

Painting the Trim After you have finished all the large surfaces, you’re ready to paint the trim and woodwork. Up until now most of your work has been on large surfaces, and detailing was not important. To do the trim, you need to change your mental set about painting. You are changing from rough work

You’ve cut in all the areas around the edges of the walls and ceilings where the roller can’t reach. Now you’re ready to attack the large areas of your ceiling and then your walls. Be sure the space is well lit so you can see any ridges or drips. The ceilings will be some of your toughest painting.

Preparing a Room for Paint Prepping a room for painting isn’t as exciting as laying down new color, and no one will ever compliment you on how well you set up a drop cloth, but proper preparation is the key to a good looking, long lasting paint job. Without proper prep, a paint job may look pretty

The proper tool for the proper job. That’s what they say. They’re right. A good tool may be more expensive, but it will pay off in the end. A cheap paintbrush costs a lot less than a high quality one, but when that cheap brush leaves cast off bristles embedded in your paint job, it’s clear you