Painting and Finishing Guides for Do it Yourselfers

Paint Coatings Defined Household paint coatings defined and identified.

Primers and Sealers Choose the right primer or sealer for the job.

Wood Bleach, Stains and Clear Coats Bleach, stain and protect wood.

Painting Tips for Bathrooms and More Tips for painting problem surfaces, wallpaper and high ceilings.

Touching-up Wall Paint Clean-up wall and ceiling finishes so they look better not worse.

Painting Trim Molding Two methods for painting a straight line between trim and wall paint.

Paint Stripes on Walls Paint vertical stripes on walls.

Caulking Techniques Use this technique for a professional looking paint job.

Wall Tools and Materials Choose the best tools and materials for finishing walls, ceilings and trim.

Faux Painting Techniques Overview of faux finishes for any room in the house.

Faux Painting Prep Surface preparation for faux finishing

Crackled Paint Bring old furniture back to life with this easy process.

Paint Brushing Techniques Pro tips for brushing wall and trim molding edges before rolling.

Paint Rolling Techniques Pro tips for rolling paint on walls and ceilings.

Faux Painting Glaze Mix glaze and colors for faux finishing.

Thinners and Solvents Clean-up and thin paints and finish coatings.

Choosing the Right Paint Choose the right paint coating for interior and exterior surfaces.

Painting Preparation Prep walls and ceilings for painting.

White Ceiling Paint a nice straight line between ceiling and wall accent colors.

Rag Painting Create a faux leather or suede finish with these techniques.

Sponge Painting Sponge painting techniques for transparent, opaque and flowing sponge finishes.

Stone Faux Finishes Turn any surface in the house into stone.

Strie' Finishes Faux drag painting process for walls or furniture.

Frottage Painting Endless creative possibilities with this simple wall finishing process.