Top 100 Painting Walls Projects

1. 1. Textured Wall Paint

   Description: DIY's "Decorating Made Easy" expert, Leslie Neblett, recommends adding a textured look to your walls.

2. 2. How To Create a Focal Wall

   

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   To create faux limestone bricks on a wall as a focal point, use the trompe l'oeil painting technique.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. Better Your Building Envelope (03:53)

   

   Secrets to strengthening your home against extreme conditions.

4. 4. How To Make a Positive Paint Application With a Patterned Paint Roller

   

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   Learn how to make a positive paint application with a patterned roller. Like other positive paint-application techniques, this gives a ...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. Luxurious Linen Finish (02:10)

   

   Create a faux linen finish on your walls with these techniques.

6. 6. How to Paint a Brushed Dot Technique

   

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   This easy painting technique adds interest to a wall.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 7. Painting With Rags (01:00)

   

   Here are the DIY Basics for rag painting.

8. 8. How Far Will a Gallon Go? (00:00:23)

   

   Use this formula to determine how much wall you can cover when painting.

9. 9. Painting Stripes on a Wall (01:00)

   

   Here are the DIY Basics on Painting Stripes on a Wall.

10. 10. How to Prep Walls Before Painting

    How to prepare walls before starting your next painting project.

11. 11. How to Prepare Walls for Painting

    

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

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. How to Create Terra Fresco Walls

    

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    Create a Tuscan look with terra fresco walls by using a plaster mix and shades of terra cotta paint.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. Painting Horizontal Stripes (01:00)

    

    Here are the DIY Basics for painting horizontal stripes.

14. 14. How to Paint a Closet Door with a Wallprinting Roller

    

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    The illusion of a classic paneled Japanese shoji screen lends texture and fun to the closet doors in a tiny condo bedroom.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 15. How To Warm Up Walls With Paint

    

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    Transform a small, sterile family room into a room with the look of an English cottage.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate