Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

Before painting, clean the surface well to eliminate dust and loose particles. Dust and loose particles prevent the paint from properly adhering to any surface. Use two-inch wide painter’s tape to ...

Cutting in and painting edges is a time-consuming process when you have to tape it all up, paint, and remove it all without making a mess afterward. If you are looking to save some time when painting ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It's easy to overlook the ceiling when you're painting a whole room, but you ...

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If you've had a sleepless night, you may have spent plenty of time staring at your ceilings, counting sheep. But have you ever noticed lines in your freshly applied ceiling paint job that seem to ...

The place where 2 walls meet: it is the bane of any painter's existence. How to cover the crevice without splattering or smudging where you don't want paint to go? There are no shortcuts. Or are there ...

Precious spare time in July and August is usually reserved for all things outdoors, so DIY chores aren't always top of the agenda. Worthwhile interiors updates have got to be big impact projects that ...

Dear Debbie: I am learning how to paint with glazes and love the hints of colour you get when you add a layer of glaze over colour. I’m trying a gingham pattern in the nursery and taping like mad.

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