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4 Different Types of Drop Cloth Explained

Protect your belongings and your shrubbery.

6 Best Surfaces for Using Enamel Paint

If you've got a can of leftover enamel paint, you might be looking for a DIY project to use it up. Or, maybe you're just hoping enamel paint will work on a project you're already considering. These projects are perfect for using up enamel paint and sprucing up your home items.

The Basics of Alkyd Paint

Popular in applications that require a high gloss.

How to Properly Apply Lacquer Paint

Get the best hard finish and shine from your lacquer paint.

How to Properly Apply Enamel Paint

Learn how to get durable, glossy finish with enamel paint.

How Much Does It Cost to Paint?

It's about more than the price of paint.

How to Use Mineral Spirits

Mineral spirits are useful for cleaning but require specific precautions be taken before and after use.

How to Paint Your Indoor Concrete Wall

Paint your indoor concrete wall to make your space pop.

How to Strip Paint From Drywall

If your old paint is too damaged or uneven to cover, strip it off your drywall with these easy to follow steps!

How to Wash Paint Remover

Paint remover, or paint stripper, is a potent chemical solvent that works best on latex-based paints.

3 Cheap Ways to Remove Paint from Your Concrete Wall

You may think that once you paint a concrete wall, the paint can never be removed again. It can.

Using Latex Paint on Kitchen Cabinets

Latex paint is a fast-drying paint holding pigment suspended within the acrylic polymer emulsion. These

Thinning Paint For a Paint Gun

You need the right consistency to prevent clogging.

How Much Paint Do You Need?

Save money with an accurate estimate.

What Makes a Quality Paint?

The question is, "What makes a quality paint"?

Distressed Painted Furniture: A How-To Guide

You can create your own distressed painted furniture.