Painting Tips & Tools

Read this before your next painting project.

Should you use lacquer or shellac to protect your wood?

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Don't be caught up a ladder without a scraper. Make sure you have everything you need before you get

In home improvement, paint can cover a multitude of mistakes. Whether hiding the hideous wall color

Paint thinner is for more than cleaning up. Here's how you can more easily get your paint as thick or thin as you need.

Thick acrylic paint can create a disasterous result so learn how you can thin it with just water.

Strip old masonry paint instead of painting over it for the cleanest and best results.

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

Old finishes must be removed before you can start on anything new. Read this article for advice on removing paint and varnish.

Don't waste money buying new paint when your old stuff freezes. See if you can salvage it instead!

If your old paint is too far gone to sand down and paint over, here's how to remove it.

An old, chipping lacquer finish needs to come off to make room for a brand new look.

It's impossible to paint over enamel-painted walls without the right guide.

Fix any little accidents you might have while painting with just a few household items.

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