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        How to Select the Right Paint & Color

        Also tips on ceilings and focal points

        Tips from the experts for the right paint, sheen, color, tone and overall look.

        Also tips on ceilings and focal points.

        Can I paint vinyl floors?

        Painting Vinyl How-To

        Actually, you can, but there are a few important steps to take first.

        Painting Vinyl How-To


        Lighten Dark Bedroom Furniture

        Try a dry brushing technique to brighten things up

        Dark bedroom furniture can drag the whole room down.

        Try dry brushing to brighten things up.

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        Painting

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          • Creative Ideas Needed Please, This is the exterior of our home. It sits on a corner lot. We need to re-side the 3 sides shown. Notice how everything runs horizontally, including the lap siding, and how one dimensional it looks. I don't want to see all those horizontal lines. I'd like to mix it up a bit, color-wise and siding materials used. Please help me think outside the box. Suggestions needed but keep in mind that we are diy-ers and we do have a budget. Also this is just suggestions for the homes exterior, not landscaping. That'll have to come later. Thank you in advance for all your creative suggestions., Home Exterior Design

            Creative Ideas
            Needed Ple...

          • Decorating on a Dime Sunroom, This is the most calm, relaxing and peaceful sunroom anyone couldn't  help but unwind after a long hard day.  , Other Spaces Design

            Decorating on a
            Dime Sunro...

          • Clean, Simple Kitchen Remodel, We kept the hardwood floors and white cabinets and added new appliances, granite and quartz, and a new backsplash., Kitchens  Design

            Clean, Simple
            Kitchen Re...

          • new additions, Living Rooms Design

            new additions 

          • Budget Friendly Granite Countertop, Kitchen counter top, Kitchens Design

            Budget Friendly
            Granite Co...

          • Stairs Remodel, I hated the nasty carpet on my stairs, so I decided to rip it up and paint the treads black and the risers white. I painted the handrail black too., Other Spaces Design

            Stairs Remodel 

          • purple monster, our hideous master bath =/, Bathrooms Design

            purple monster 

          • Master, When we bought the home it had nasty carpet throughout.  We've just finished the basics in our master bedroom.  Any suggestions for finishing touches are welcome., Bedrooms Design

            Master 

          • Master Bath Reno, We knocked down walls to make use of wasted space and to enlarge our too small master bath. , Bathrooms Design

            Master Bath
            Reno

          • Our new kitchen :), Custom solid maple shaker style white cabinets with soft close systems.
Desert sand polished granite.
Laminate cherry style plank flooring., Kitchens Design

            Our new kitchen
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        Advice on painting techniques, staining and choosing colors.

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        How-To Videos

        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 (00:00:23)

          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.