For both residential and commercial settings, latex and oil-based paints are the most commonly used types of paint. Latex paint, or water-based paint, is normally used for interior walls, trim, and ...

Q:Is oil paint OK to use in the bathroom? Or is there another paint that is better? How long does it take to dry? A: We think that while oil-based paint remains an excellent choice for bathrooms, ...

* Photo: Thomas Hannich * Water Paleolithic cave dwellers mixed clay pigments with spit and urine to create the first paint. The basic tech hasn't changed — we still mix pigments with a liquid binder.

Now that spring is here, you may want to give your home a fresh look with a paint brush or two. You probably know how to properly paint a wall, but there are many other surfaces you're going to ...

Painting multiple rooms or even a single accent wall in your home can feel like an overwhelming project: there’s picking colors, taping trim, sanding, priming and, oh yeah, doing the actual painting. ...

Question: I am remodeling my living room, and I’m thinking about using glazing instead of flat paint or wallpaper. What are the best paints, materials and techniques to use for a professional-looking ...