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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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          • Need color/window treatment help, Ok so at first I was really loving my living room arrangement, and I still am, but the lack of color in the fireplace corner is bumming me out!! I'm thinking long panels??  I would just throw up some burgundy panels and call it good, BUT the problem with that, is that my dining room is burgundy, and if I do window treatments in the living room, I want to do the same ones in the dining room, because the windows in both rooms face the front of the house, and since the house is very symmetrical outside, it looks goofy from outside if the window treatments aren't the same. So, since plain burgundy won't work in the dining room, I need other suggestions. Brown, tan or white, with some burgundy in it, maybe?? Does everyone agree that long panels would look good?, Living Rooms Design

            Need
            color/windo...

          • Teenage boy, Just completed the basics painting and window treatments, Boys' Rooms Design

            Teenage boy 

          • our Tree, found a new place for the tree this year. Husband wasn't sure how it would look with the yellow walls, but i like, Holidays Design

            our Tree 

          • Dining Room and Library Combined, Our dining room was large...but we didn't use it often, so we decided to install bookcases, add a few comfy chairs and repurpose it as a library as well. Now we use it all the time., Dining Rooms Design

            Dining Room and
            Library Co...

          • Mean Green Kitchen machine, Thanks D and N for your help, Kitchens Design

            Mean Green
            Kitchen ma...

          • Repost: New floors, new duvet, Ripped up ugly carpet and put down new floors. Had all white bedding so I ordered a new duvet set. Still have white sheets - there's just something I love about sleeping on white sheets! Comments are appreciated., Bedrooms Design

            Repost: New
            floors, new...

          • in between times, Our front porch gives me lots of opertunities to decorate according to the season.  Here I'm was inbetween Fall and Christmas.  Made this sign out of old wood., Holidays Design

            in between times 

          • This New Kitchen, The new kitchen updates, Kitchens Design

            This New
            Kitchen

          • Celebrate Autumn with an Evening of Tapas!, Possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating for the Autumn Season.  Have some friends over to enjoy the Fall Festivities as well., Holidays Design

            Celebrate
            Autumn wit...

          • Center hall/stairwell, my stairwell is in the center of the house, so I needed to keep it neutral so it would blend with the rooms visible from it.  It was a light lime green, but i added stripes to pep it up a bit, keeping with the neutral colors, and had the paint scented with soft vanilla which I really like., Other Spaces Design

            Center
            hall/stairw...

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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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