Top 100 Painting Projects

1. 16. How to Create Colorful Lampshades

   

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   By dripping colorful shades of paint, old lampshades are turned into a look of modern art.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 17. Decorative Paint Technique: Leather Wall Instructions

   

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   Get the luxurious look of soft leather on your walls using simple plastic grocery bags.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 18. How To Re-Create A Starry Sky on the Ceiling

   

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   Star stencils are used to create constellations, transforming a boring ceiling into an out-of-this-world mural for two young boys.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 19. Textured Wall Paint

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

5. 20. How to Paint a Garage Floor

   

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   Painting your garage floor with epoxy paint will help keep it free of stains and deterioration, and give your garage floor a tough fini...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 21. $106K Kitchen Remodel (05:00)

   

   With John's help, the Matthewses save nearly $30,000 on their kitchen redo.

7. 22. How To Gold-Leaf a Lampshade

   

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   Add gold-leafed stripes to a metal lampshade for a warm, elegant look.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 23. How to Paint a Cafe' Table - La Cucina Traditionale

   

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   Part of the classic Italian kitchen makeover, the cafe table gets a limestone-look of pale salmon and cream tones using sea sponges and...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 24. Painting Ceilings (01:07)

   

   Host Paul Ryan gives several tips to make painting your ceiling easier.

10. 25. How to Paint Paneling

    

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    Painting paneling can be a labor intensive job, but the results are worth it. It can brighten up a room and give it a whole new look.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

11. 26. Faux Marble Tabletop (02:43)

    

    An old table can look brand new just by re-doing the top surface.

12. 27. Paint Brightens Old Cabinets (00:01:00)

    

    Repurpose old built-in cabinets by repainting and adding glass shelves.

13. 28. How to Paint Chairs for a Plum Playroom

    

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    Lively raspberry seats make country-style chairs playful for the playroom.

    Time:

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

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14. 29. Wallboard Install (04:47)

    

    Learn how to prep and install wallboard in a DIY bathroom makeover.

15. 30. Step 3: Prep the Materials (02:16)

    

    Here's what you should know about choosing paint and materials for a room.