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Paint Types

Because there are so many different kinds of paint, it can be really confusing when you want to start a project...

Painting Clean-up

Cleaning up after painting doesn't have to be a huge job. I have a few ideas to make it quick and easy...

Painting Furniture

Painted furniture can be quite charming, but if you aren't sure how to tackle the project, these tips should help you out...

Painting Ideas

It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do for an old piece of furniture, but sometimes it can just be a big hassle. Follow these simple ideas your projects will be a lot easier...

Painting Tips

You can run into snags with any project and painting is no exception. I have some simple tips that will help you out while you are painting...

Painting Trimwork

If your knotholes are showing through, and there are cracks and gouges in your trim work, I have a couple of easy ways to fix those problems...

Painting Windows

Does painting the woodwork on your windows seem like a hassle? Here are some hints to make the job easier...

Peeling Paint

It could be a poor paint job, the weather or a host of other things. But small areas of peeling paint shouldn't be ignored...

Spray Painting

Spray paint - it's not just for graffiti! Just kidding, spray painting really is an easy way to get a quick, great finish...

Exterior Paint Reviews and Proper Paint Selection
Exterior paint reviews are helpful when you're trying to determine but buying the right paint goes further than the advice of others. Choosing the right paint is important and will not only protect it from the weather and environment but it should also last eight years or more.

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Wallpaper Borders with Wainscoting Create Room Elegance
You can achieve elegant room décor by matching wallpaper borders with wainscoting. Simple painted walls look very plain even when using colorful paints. At one time, wainscoting was seen only in very expensive homes, but it's now used in all size of houses as a way to add a decorative touch. When the wainscoting is offset with wallpaper borders, it looks like the room was decorated by a professional interior decorator.

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Become an Artist with Decorative Roller Painting
You may not think of yourself as an artist, but decorative roller painting can showcase your artistic side. It used to take the services of an interior decorator to achieve the kind of decorative wall painting that can now be done with specially designed rollers. Not only can you paint like a professional, you can decorate your walls at a significantly lower cost.

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Painting Over Wallpaper When Stripping is Impossible
Painting over wallpaper is sometimes the best route to take when removing the wallpaper might damage the wallboard. It can also be the best choice when you are unable to spend the time it takes to remove wallpaper, or are uncertain if it can be removed safely. Some people recommend you never paint over wallpaper because the paint can cause the wallpaper to buckle, but if you do the job right, the chances of that happening are slim.

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