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Paint Spray Technique
Using a paint sprayer can give you some versatility for your next project. Using a spray gun rather than a roller or brush ... |
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Paint Stirring
When painting from a paint can, give it a half turn periodically throughout the job. Dipping the brush into the can ... |
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Paint Storage
To prevent air from entering partially used paint cans, store them upside down after placing the top on firmly. |
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Paint Storage Temperature
Never store paint where it will be subjected to subfreezing cold or extreme heat (over 100°C/ 37.78°C). Although most paints ... |
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Paint Stripping
For tricky paint stripping jobs, the right tool can make all the difference. Gather a collection of scrapers with different ... |
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Paint Tool Care
If you're going to paint again tomorrow, just wrap your brushes or rollers in plastic and set them aside in a cool place. If ... |
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Paint, Wallpaper, and Indoor Air Quality
When painting and wallpapering, homeowners need to know what is in their products if they plan to protect their indoor air. |
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Paintbrush Cleaning
Cleaning paintbrushes is a messy job, but someone's got to do it. First wipe off as much excess as you can. If you're using ... |
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Paintbrush Overload
For a quicker and more efficient paint job, don't overload the paintbrush or roller. If it drips, there's too much paint. |
 
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Painting a Ceiling
With the right tools and a little preparation, a ceiling can be painted without difficulty. |
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Painting Cedar Shingles and Yellow Pine Shutters; Landscaping and Hardscaping
House nine of the Elmwood project. The finishing touches are done on the front porch with a Sherwin Williams latex paint on ... |
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Painting Doors
For paneled doors, remove all hardware or cover it with masking tape. (If some paint inadvertently gets on metal parts, wipe ... |
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Painting Doors & Windows
Try this approach when painting windows and doors. First, apply caulking to any cracks, tighten loose nails, and reattach ... |
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Painting High Stairwells
Excessively tall staircase paint jobs that require scaffolding might be best left to the experts. For moderately tall jobs, a ... |
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Painting Holidays
In painting, holidays are areas which were not covered by paint. These missed areas will haunt most people for years to come. ... |
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Painting Over Gloss
If you’re painting over an old semi-gloss paint, check to see if it has become hard and brittle. Try to pick off a piece from ... |
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Painting Over Paper
It is always a temptation to take short cuts. You may choose to paint over wallpaper either because you don't want to take the ... |
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Painting Plaster
If you're repainting older plaster, take the extra prep time to make the effort worthwhile. Use patching plaster to smooth ... |
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Painting Railings
If you’re painting a porch that has railings, paint the railings first. Follow with the outside edges of the floor, working ... |
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Painting Stairs
When painting steps, start with the underside of each step’s overhang, then move on to the risers and the treads. |
