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        How to Prepare Walls for Painting

        Taking time to prep walls correctly before you paint can give your finished paint project a professional look. Learn the...

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        Top 72 Painting Walls Projects

        1. 1. Metal Finishes for Walls

          Silver and copper metallic-glazed diamonds with gold chair rail make a dramatic wainscoting.

        2. 2. Chalkboard Wall (02:26)

          How to paint an easy chalkboard wall that'll fuel any child's imagination.

        3. 3. How To Paint Faux Paneling

          Learn how to create the appearance of paneling on the walls with this faux painting technique.

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $50 - $100
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        4. 4. How Far Will a Gallon Go? (00:23)

          Quick formula to arrive at how much wall space you need to cover when painting

        5. 5. Boxing Paint for Uniform Color (01:00)

          Before painting a room, try this technique for mixing paint to ensure a consistent color, especially when using multiple...

        6. 6. How to Paint Plum Walls for a Playroom

          A playroom comes to life by applying earth-toned paint to the cold white walls.

          Time:
          Two Days
          Cost:
          $100 - $250
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        7. 7. Fixing a Hole in Drywall (02:12)

          Basic steps on preparing the wall, making a patch and properly attaching it to the wall. Screwing, mudding, taping, sand...

        8. 8. How To Paint a Faux Limestone Finish

          Paint subtle limestone-look blocks on a wall, using latex paints and tinting colors.

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $100 - $250
          Difficulty:
          Easy to Moderate
        9. 9. How to Prep Walls Before Painting

          How to prepare walls before starting your next painting project.

        10. 10. How to Paint a Wall Mural

          Whether you traveled the world or stayed close to home on your family vacation, make the memories last by creating a wal...

          Time:
          Two Days
          Cost:
          $50 - $100
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        11. 11. Adding Texture to Walls

          The DIY Network experts share a couple of easy techniques for adding texture to an inside wall with drywall compound.

        12. 12. How to Create Sculptured Wall Tiles

          Next up, the team paints unique 3-D sculptural wall tiles to create a bold, shiny focal point above the sofa.

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        13. 13. How to Paint Walls for a City Suite

          Soft lavender and Eastern-flair stencils painted on the walls bring a calming effect to this tiny condo bedroom-dining s...

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        14. 14. How to Prep Walls and Trim

          Learn skills for prepping a wall before painting to give an interior paint job a professional look.

          Time:
          Two Days
          Cost:
          $100 - $250
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        15. 15. Rustic Bath Wall (05:00)

          Use faux techniques in your bathroom to create a rustic style.

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