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        Decorative Painting Techniques

        Strie Painting

        Add style and texture to your walls and furniture with easy decorative painting techniques.

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        How to Paint with Rags

        Rag painting with a soft, fresh look is a great way to update a bathroom on a budget.

        Paint Eater

        This compact, one-step paint remover allows you to work on anything from siding to steel.

        Kitchen Facelift: Fix It Up!

        Make your kitchen dreams a reality with remodeling tips and easy design ideas.

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          • Formal dinning/living, I want to paint this area a dark green but I cant decide.  I think I need more furniture such as end table and coffee table please help me with decorating ideas., Dining Rooms Design

            Formal
            dinning/liv...

          • Help I need color Way too much Beige!, I finally got a new bedspread I love, I need Ideas on paint color, I am thinking soft grey with a hint of blue but that is such a hard shade to get right anyone have some good suggestions?  Also having trouble with ideas on where to hang pictures the wall behind the bed seems so undecorated., Bedrooms Design

            Help I need
            color Way ...

          • family room, I want this space to be comtemporary so please make comments to help me go into the right dirrection, I tend to go more Traditional., Living Rooms Design

            family room 

          • my 6 year old daughter's room, This is my daughter's room.as you can see the place is pretty plain. no decor no style. I need ideas on how to make it an awesome room for her. I will appreciate you telling me what wall color, bedding, drapes etc... would you have used? please advice me as I have no idea! thanks., Bedrooms Design

            my 6 year old
            daughter...

          • BRAND NEW! BYE SHABBY PINK!, Bathrooms Design

            BRAND NEW!
            BYE SHAB...

          • Abby's room, A fun and hip room my 12 year old daughter can hang out and relax in. , Girls' Rooms Design

            Abby's room 

          • do these fabrics match?, Dining Rooms Design

            do these fabrics
            match?

          • Family Room in Need of an Update, My husband and I just bought this house and we want to update it, but we are seriously on a budget. The house is small, so we are painting the chocolate walls and nice neutral lighter earth tone to open up the space. We are also going to finish the built in book shelves in white to match the trim. The biggest obstacle is the massive brick wall/ fireplace. Please help me!!!, Living Rooms Design

            Family Room in
            Need of an ...

          • Fall in Indiana, Love the colors of the Midwest in October.. leaves, mums & blue toad lilies really pop!, Gardens Design

            Fall in Indiana 

          • Small hallway bath, We gutted a 1970's bathroom, removed a wall that seperated the sink from a fiberglass shower stall and tiled almost everything! We love the open feel, and it's now so easy to clean., Bathrooms Design

            Small hallway
            bath

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        1-10 of 15 Painting Tips Videos

        1. Painting with Dark Colors

          Painting with Dark Colors (01:00)

          To add depth and richness to a room, try experimenting in deeper shades.

        2. Removing Brush Strokes

          Removing Brush Strokes (00:23)

          When painting, try this method for getting rid of obvious stroke marks.

        3. Quick and Easy Roller Tips

          Quick and Easy Roller Tips (00:44)

          Learn an easy trick for removing fuzz and lint from a paint roller cover.

        4. Smart Tips for Buying Paint

          Smart Tips for Buying Paint (01:32)

          Before you buy paint, save time and money with these smart tips.

        5. Selecting the Right Wall Color

          Selecting the Right Wall Color (01:52)

          Consider these simple solutions to help you select the perfect wall color.

        6. Professional Paint Techniques

          Professional Paint Techniques (01:05)

          Get professional results with these basic techniques for a paint project.

        7. Taping Techniques

          Taping Techniques (02:42)

          Learn how to make the most of painters' tape for use in your projects.

        8. Choosing the Right Roller

          Choosing the Right Roller (02:55)

          Choosing the right roller is determined by your surface and paint.

        9. Creative Painting

          Creative Painting (00:60)

          Nobody really likes to paint, but these tips can make the job more fun.

        10. Fast Paint Prep Tips

          Fast Paint Prep Tips (02:15)

          Spend a little time prepping the surfaces before starting a paint project.

        1-10 of 16 Paint Techniques Videos

        1. Suede Walls

          Suede Walls (04:44)

          Learn an easy paint technique for creating soft suede walls.

        2. Repainting Wood Siding

          Repainting Wood Siding (01:00)

          Spruce up your wood siding with a new coat of paint. Here's how.

        3. Terra Fresco

          Terra Fresco (02:46)

          Bring the Italian countryside into your home with this technique.

        4. Metallic Lighting

          Metallic Lighting (01:57)

          Give plain hanging lamps a sophisticated new look with metallic paint.

        5. Paint Over Dark Paneling

          Paint Over Dark Paneling (01:34)

          Here's a quick fix for dark paneled walls: paint over the paneling.

        6. Antique Crackle Finish

          Antique Crackle Finish (02:49)

          Add a distinctive crackle finish to new furniture with this easy technique.

        7. Glazing Techniques

          Glazing Techniques (02:59)

          Glazes are a medium that allow you to give your projects added character.

        8. Masonry Paint

          Masonry Paint (01:42)

          Dean and Derek add a splash of color to a project using masonry paint.

        9. Colorwashing Paint Techniques

          Colorwashing Paint Techniques (05:30)

          Try an easy painting method to create soft, understated walls.

        10. Antique Milk Paint Finish

          Antique Milk Paint Finish (04:30)

          Techniques & tips for painting furniture with milk paint.

        1-10 of 10 Painting Projects Videos

        1. Stylish Cabinet Makeover

          Stylish Cabinet Makeover (03:35)

          Give your kitchen cabinets a new personality with an easy paint makeover.

        2. Faux-Finish Dresser

          Faux-Finish Dresser (02:00)

          Give furniture a new look with a faux finish paint technique.

        3. Paint Your Pantry Plaid

          Paint Your Pantry Plaid (02:01)

          Give your pantry a fresh new look with this easy painting technique.

        4. Painted Cabinets

          Painted Cabinets (05:21)

          Cabinet doors get a professional-quality paint job from DIYer Nancy Golden.

        5. Paint a Countertop

          Paint a Countertop (02:26)

          Change your bathroom countertop with primer & paint for a whole new look.

        6. Instant Vanity Makeover

          Instant Vanity Makeover (02:10)

          Save money by rejuvenating your old bathroom vanity with paint.

        7. Faux Marble Tabletop

          Faux Marble Tabletop (02:43)

          An old table can look brand new just by re-doing the top surface.

        8. Easygoing Chair Makeover

          Easygoing Chair Makeover (02:28)

          Revamp a garage sale find with new fabric and a little spray paint,

        9. Stripping Wicker and Metal

          Stripping Wicker and Metal (03:41)

          Strip away layers of built-up paint on wicker and old metal furniture

        10. Spray Paint Outdoor Furniture

          Spray Paint Outdoor Furniture (05:23)

          Tips and a demo from Brad Staggs on how to spray paint outdoor furniture.

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