Top 100 Painting Projects

1. 1. 15 Painting Mistakes to Avoid

   Get expert advice on how to avoid all the painting mistakes, like paint on wall plates, doors, surface problems and more...

2. 2. 15 Painting Tips to Paint Like a Pro

   Learn how to make your painting project look like the pros'. Get expert advice from DIY Network.

3. 3. How to Paint With Rags

   

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

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. Must-Have Paint Accessories (00:40)

   

   Avoid fatigue by using an extension pole to get extra leverage and to streamline painting walls and ceilings. This sure-...

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 Add Splashes of Color to the Wall

   

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   After applying a creaming base coat, it's time to add splashes of modern color to the wall.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. Painting Basics

   Got a painting project on your to-do list? Learn these DIY painting tips to ensure the project goes smoothly and looks g...

8. 8. How to add Plaster to a Fireplace Wall

   

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   A treatment of limestone-tinted plaster and acrylic flat wax creates a smooth, contemporary, architectural element makin...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 9. Glazing Your Kitchen Cabinets (03:18)

   

   Update your kitchen cabinets with a glazing technique.

10. 10. Fanciful Tile Art (03:56)

    

    Discover the larger-than-life tile murals of Michigan artist Sue Bolt.

11. 11. How to Select Exterior Paint Colors for a Home

    When selecting exterior paint colors, keep these tips in mind - before you bare your innermost personality to the world!

12. 12. How To Create Faux Stone Walls

    

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    Damaged bedroom walls gain dimension and texture when layered with wall compound and finished with green paint and black...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

13. 13. Outdoor Cooking Redo (02:07)

    

    An old, built-in cooking area transforms into an outdoor family retreat.

14. 14. Old World Faux Finishes (03:50)

    

    Give any space an Old World look with this easy faux finish technique.

15. 15. Bridge Painting (20:01)