Painting Advice Needed?I am painting before the holidays. I painted in the spring and old nicotine stains from a previous resident of our home came through the paint. How can I keep this from happening again?
Invest in Good Painting ToolsIf you are going to be doing a lot of painting, invest in good quality tools (brushes, rollers, roller covers and paint trays). Better tools last longer, costing less in the long run than constantly replacing cheaper items. This help save the environment too.
Stucco or Paint?My home's stucco is in need of repair. I've heard you should not paint over stucco, but I know some folks who have done just that. Just wondering if the reason for not painting over stucco is due to moisture getting in between the new paint and the underlying stucco. And, is there any newer type exterior paint these days that would work well over stucco (after repairing the stucco cracks, of course)? I find it hard to believe with the technology these days, that someone has not figured out a way to paint over stucco (must less expensive, and can be changed easier). Thanks for any suggestions.
Sandy in NM
Painting a Church Room to Create a Children's Room?I am the director of the children and preschool departments. I have been given a room specifically for children's church. I get to pick the colors it is to be painted. My thoughts have been a blue with blocks of color in yellow and green.
Painting with Less CleanupBefore you start painting with a roller, try this and I swear you'll never do it any other way again!
Paint Color is Too Dark?We just painted my sister's room purple and green, and the colors ended up too dark. How can we lighten the walls?
Elizabeth Faw
Discounted Paint at LowesWhenever I visit my local Lowes home improvement store, I check out the discounted paint rack. These are 1 gallon and 5 gallon pails of tinted paint that someone did not purchase.
Painting Heating RadiatorsPainting old radiators can be tough. Try using an inexpensive, small window squeegee: the type that has a small rubber strip on one side and a sponge strip on the other. The sponge side on these squeegees holds paint pretty well and can slip into the smallest spaces.
By Elizabeth
Looking For Bold, New Color To Paint My Walls?My house has hunter green carpet all the way through it. My walls are all white. My den, kitchen/dining room and living room are connected (not separated by doorways). I want to paint my walls in a bold new color. I have thought about yellow, but my furniture in the den is yellow, and the furniture in my living room is burgundy (which i would like to make it have a palm tree/jungle theme). I would like something classy, but trendy. But yet is simple to achieve. Anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. Thank you!
Myndi
Glidden Paint SelectorTo help select paint colors for your home, visit
http://www.glidden.com/glbTST_n/NUSGLI/ColorAtHome/cd_whatis.jsp , then select the Color Selector button (just below top image). This will bring up a new page which shows all the Glidden colors and their names. You can add colors to your Color Palette, and thus see them next to one another.
By Darren
Painting a Church's Children's Room With Multiple Colors?I want to update a small room at our church that we use as our children's room. Currently it has brown paneling everywhere and just looks boring.
Prepare Your Hands For PaintingBefore painting, rub a light coat of baby oil all over your hands. It makes cleaning up your hands SO much easier at the end of the day.
Homemade Paint Bucket LinersHandy paint bucket or paint cup liners can be made from plastic shopping bags. Just place the bag in the container and cut to size with scissors (make sure the bag overlaps the outside rim of the container about an inch).
Painting Over Smoke Stains?I had a problem with our gas fireplace and didn't realize it until a few weeks went by. Apparently the flue was never opened all the way, so now I have some dark stains on my ceiling.
Removing Peeling Acrylic Paint?I have a bathroom that was wallpapered. We removed the wallpaper, and painted it with two coats of vinyl acrylic enamel paint. Now, the paint is cracking and peeling everywhere.
Preparing Walls for PaintingWash them down with TSP, (tri sodium phosphate), you'll find it by the paint supplies in any store that sells paint. Buy degreaser for stubborn spots. If you don't do it, spots will bleed through, I promise. All that work for nuttin honey. With TSP you don't need to rinse. It goes so fast, it is worth it.
Painting on a Tight ScheduleMy schedule doesn't give me large chunks of time, so something as straightforward as painting a room with latex paint may take 2-3 days.
Painting The Interior Log Cabin Walls?My friend and I are renovating the interior of a log cabin built in 1943. It was a fly shop for 20 years prior to us owning it. The walls inside are furred and we have no desire to expose the actual logs.
Stains Showing Through Paint?We have a 1940's bungalow that had cheap wood paneling in three rooms. We painted one room and decided to remove the paneling in other two rooms that had plaster behind them. We tore it down, removed all nails and scraped the chunks of glue off, leaving behind the stains from the glue strips.
Keeping Paint Roller Ready to GoWhen you have painting to do, line the bottom of your paint tray with 1 sheet of aluminum foil...
Paint That Will Hold Magnets?I was wondering if anyone knows of an additive, bought or around the house/shop, that I can put into paint to make it so that after I have painted it can hold magnets to the surface?
Reducing The Smell From Oil Based Paint?My husband is painting the kitchen trim with an oil base paint. Does anyone know how to help with the smell?
Painted Concrete Driveway?I have a concrete driveway that has been painted with regular latex house paint. What I can do so that I can apply a good stain sealer and it won't peel off?
Painting Tip - Keeping Hands CleanRub baby oil or Vaseline type petroleum jelly into your hands before painting. It will be a lot easier to wash the paint off when you are finished with the job!
Painting Aluminum Siding?My husband and I have an older home which has part aluminum siding that is in pretty good condition. I am wondering if it is a good idea to have it painted or should we try and save up and have it sided with vinyl siding?
Non-Toxic Paint Remover Recipe?I need home made receipe for NON-TOXIC paint remover.
Painting Vinyl Kitchen Cupboards?I would like to paint my white kitchen cupboards that have molded vinyl doors with a sort of grainy finish. Any ideas?
Removing Latex Paint From a Brick Wall?How do you remove latex paint from a brick wall?
New Paint Cracking and Bubbling?My smooth ceiling was textured with "popcorn". I wanted to remove and it came off fine using water with a little detergent as I'd been told on a home improvement site. After I painted it, it cracks and bubbles up and has done so several times. What can I do?
My Painted Countertops Are Bumpy?I painted my kitchen countertops and they look fantastic. I have applied 4 coats of high gloss water-based polyacrylic. The texture seems bumpy and I was hoping for a smooth, glossy finish.
When is it ok to take off the tape after painting?When is it ok to take off the tape after painting?
Making Paneling Look Like Drywall?Can you tell me how to make paneling look like regular drywall walls that can be painted?
Painting a Window Screen?I am looking for thick paint that will adhere to a window screen.
Longer Lasting Paint BrushesWhen you buy a new paint brush, soak it in linseed oil for 12 hours before using it for the first time. This will extend the life of the paint brush and make it easier to clean.
Painting Over Indelible Marker?Before we were about to paint our den, I stupidly let my kids write on the walls with indelible marker. Now the painter is ready to kill me, as he put 2 coats of primer and 4 coats of paint and the marker is still bleeding through.
Painting Faux Finish Cabinets?My cabinets are compressed board with a faux walnut finish, how can I paint them a color?
Watch Out for Pets When PaintingA few years ago, my friend and her hubby started painting their newly acquired house. The only thing was they didn't think of was putting their cats in a room with the door closed.
Keeping Paint Out Of Your HairKeeping Paint Out Of Your Hair. If you are a messy painter like me and don't want to get paint in your hair, wear a thin shower cap like the ones they have in motels. Throw it away after you are done.
Painting Kitchen Cupboards?Can I paint shiny kitchen cupboards?
Painting a Chalk Wall?What do you do before painting a wall - if it's made of chalk?
Use Lattice To Hide Painting LineEver messed with a painting job, especially a noticeable one? Well, I am not a painter. In my front lobby, I painted a lovely deep grey blue. When I came around one of the corners, I realized that living room wall was much too hard to paint, because of high ceilings.
Using Blue Painters Tape to Create StripesAs I was using the blue painter tape to create stripes on the wall, I discovered the blue tape looked better than the stripes I had painted.
Painting Concrete?I have a concrete porch that needs repainting. What kind of cleaner can I use to wash it? I also have heard that if you wash it down with vinegar after the cleaning, the paint will adhere better and last longer. Has anyone heard of this?
What type of roller do I use for melamine paint?What type of roller do I use for melamine paint?
Painting an Fuel Oil Tank?I need to paint my fuel oil tank. Fuel oil was recently spilled on the tank so new paint won't stick. How do I clean the oil off of it before I paint it?
Fixing Paint Blisters?What makes paint bubble or blister right after painting? How can I correct it?
Which Paint Company Makes The Color "Shearling"?Does anyone know the name of the paint company that produces a color called "shearling"? It is a pale greenish-yellow.
Bedroom Painting Advice For Red Carpet And Dark Furniture?I need help. I am moving into a house that has red carpet in the master bedroom. We have a dark espresso bedroom suite. The bed is a canopy with white mesh. What color would be nice to paint the walls and accent the room with?
Painting Advice For Jewel Tone Living Room?I'd like suggestions on what color(s) to paint our living room walls. Our couch and my husband's chair are dark blue. The throw pillows on the couch have jewel-tone colors such as purple, green, gold, and blue. My chair is the same pattern/colors as the pillows.
Removing Smell From Old Paint?My friend used old (wall) paint (4 years old) and it has made the whole room smell.
Red Hue on Tan Paint During Day?I painted my walls a tan color, but during the day they look peach. At night, with just the overhead light, they look tan just like I wanted. Is there anyway to decrease the peachiness without painting over with a new color?
Painting Advice With Apple Decor?I have a apple kitchen, everything from curtains to decor, my walls now are a light green. I am wanting to repaint, but I need a good color that goes with apples. My cabinets are getting redone also, I am painting them white.
What is Stratified Paint?What is stratified paint?
Is Paint Still OK To Use After 2 Years?I have some paint that is two years old. Will it be ok to use it? Is it still good?
Paint Over Papered Walls?Can you help me? I painted over pre-papered drywall, now it is flaking off. What can I do?
Toning Down Brightly Painted Wall?I painted one wall in my daughter's room in 4 brightly colored repeating stripes and need to tone down the color. Any suggestions?
Painting Living Room to Compliment Sage Kitchen?What color should I paint my living room since the kitchen and dining room are sage. I have just ripped out all my carpet and had my red oak hardwoods refinished.
Old House Needs New Paint in Kitchen?I'm looking for suggestions on paint color for my kitchen. The house is 98 years old, the previous owner installed new natural colored wood cabinets (1/2 with glass fronts) and white high gloss 10" sq.ceramic floor tile.
New Paint Color for Sage Kitchen?I would like to know what color would be best for a kitchen with oak cabinets. I want something new and updated. Right now I have sage green. But I am getting tired of it.
What Color to Paint Kitchen With Black & White Counter Tops and Red Mahogany Cabinets?I recently purchased a house with kitchen and living room that was divided by a large pantry. After demolishing the pantry to create space for a dining room table I am now left with an open concept room.
Bright White Walls with Red Accents?I just painted my kitchen bright white with bright red accents (baseboard, molding, cover plates). I think it might be too white as my husband says the kitchen now looks sterile and not the warm-and-inviting room we used to have. It's a large room and the appliances are off-white.
Colors That Would Go Well in a Beige and Black Kitchen?My kitchen is beiges/browns with black appliances. What colors could I add that would look nice?
Counter Tops to Go with Light Green Paint?I've bought an old farm house, and am remodeling it country-style. I'm thinking I want to paint my cabinets a sort of mild green color, sort of like the old Dr. Pepper machines, or those dishes you used to get in oatmeal. (Before most of you were born.) Got any ideas about what counter top would look good with it?
Painting My Family Room?I sent a request a short while ago for help in choosing a color for my family room. I now have a picture to include.
Painting Foyer to Coordinate with Wine and Lion's Mane Colored Walls?I would like to paint dining room two colors. Two walls facing each other a wine color and the other two walls facing each other a lion mane color. I have a foyer that continues next to this room with a separating wall. What color should I paint it? Open to any other suggestions about which walls to paint what color.
Estimating Paint Quantity?How do you figure out how much paint that you will need to paint a room?
Getting the Last of a Can of PaintTo coax the last little bit of paint out of a can, use a church key or can opener to punch a small hole in the side of the can just below the lip. Now the paint will flow out instead of gathering around the rim inside the can.
Should I Use Blue Painter's Tape When I Paint?I'm about to paint a few different rooms in my house. I've never painted before and I was wondering if I should use that blue painters tape around the edges. Does that stuff really work or does the paint sometimes seep underneath it?
How Long Should Primer Dry Before Using Painter's Tape?How long should I let Kiltz primer dry before putting the blue painters tape up?
Adding Texture to Paint?I need instructions on different ways to texture paint, before I decide which to do. For example: sand, tissue, etc. Any suggestions?
Color That Goes with Steel Gray and Potter's Clay?What color goes with Steel Gray and Potter's Clay?
Paint Peeling of Indoor Wood Doors?We primed and painted our indoor wood doors, but the paint is peeling off. What can we do? We are moving and really don't want to buy new doors.
Painting a Home Radiator?We have old radiators that have chipping paint and rust. We want to do something with them. Have been told to sandblast/not sandblast, darker color radiates more heat/not, etc. We were told that after sandblasting to not paint, that that would give the most efficiency.
Boxes From Bottled Water To Prevent Paint SpillsI buy small bottles of water by the "case". Our water comes in a shrink-wrapped, cardboard box. When we open it, we only poke a small hole in the plastic, on the front-side of the box, just big enough to reach your hand in to take out a bottle. When we've finished all the water, I'm left with a cardboard box with a plastic covering that goes over and under the box.
Link: Paint CalculatorsEver wonder how much paint you'll need to buy? Here's a list of sites for you:
Fixing Overlap Marks From Paint Roller?After applying a second coat of paint (after a coat of primer) to my 40 ft long ceiling, I noticed really obvious overlap marks from the roller. Is there a way to fix this problem, short of doing a third coat?
How Often Do You Paint Brick?How often do you have to paint a brick house and a sided house?
Best Paint Roller for Tongue and Groove Paneling?What is the best type and size of roller to use when painting over tongue and groove paneling?
Trouble With Techniques For Painting Countertop?I tried to repaint my countertops today and it was a disaster. Please tell me the process to get the marbled or granite look. I used craft paint and my second color would take off the first color. How long do I wait to apply the paint between colors and do I smear the paint or just dab it? How do I get the different colors to look like different texture? What size are the sponges used to apply the paint? Thanks very much for any help.
Finding Bargain PaintYou can find great deals on paint at your local hardware/paint store - just ask for the "mistinted paint section". These paints are the same high quality ...
Make Sure The Lid Is Tight On PaintTo avoid a "I cant believe how stupid..." moment. When you buy paint, MAKE SURE the lid is on tight! I just assumed they would pound it on, well they didn't and I spent all night cleaning latex paint out of my carpet.
Faux Finish Over Flat Latex?I used a wall coating with insulation in it. The coating is flat latex. I had it tinted as the company said but it has turned out too dark. The company said I can paint over it with another flat paint but I am tired of all this painting. Can I do a faux or color wash on this flat paint? I have looked everywhere for help. I need help with this please. Thanks a lot. I love this website, I look on it a lot.
Painting Over Gloss Paint?Can you paint over gloss paint?
Painting Over Beadboard?A while ago, a friend put up beadboard on 1 wall in the kitchen. I never noticed it, but a seam is showing, right in the middle of the wall. I hate it. Is there some kind of wall liner I can use to cover up the lines of the beadboard and just paint over it?
Using Gray Paint as Primer?Can I use gray paint as primer under red paint. I need to know this fast, as I am about ready to paint. Thank you.
Painting Vinyl Wall Panels?I live in a manufactured (double-wide) home. The walls are vinyl-coated panels with strips of vinyl-coated wood at the meeting of two panels. I'd like to remove the strips, then re-surface and paint the walls. I'm thinking of using a technique which comprises painting the walls, applying crinkled tissue paper to the wet paint, then painting a second coat. I'd apply spackle to the gaps, then apply the tissue. Is this feasible?
Primer Showing Through Paint?I just bought a house that had dark colors on the walls, like a purple kitchen and chocolate brown walls. We primed everything with Kilz primer and did 2 coats because the original paint was bleeding through the primer.
Removing Paint from Ceiling?While replacing the roof shingles, it rained and leaked water to the dry wall ceiling. A few days later it dried OK, but started to bubble up the ceiling paint and it cracked in places.
Wear Plastic Bag When Painting OverheadYou can wear a garbage bag when painting overhead. Cut holes for your head and arms. To keep your hair from having paint splattered on it, wear a shower cap.
Painting Vinyl Mobile Home Skirting?Can I use Rustoleum paint on vinyl skirting on a mobile home?
Using "Pour On" Epoxy on Painted Countertop?I am painting a countertop. How long before I can put a coat of "Pour On" sealant on?
Paint Color Advise With Brick Wall?I have a family room that has 3 walls that are used brick on the bottom and all windows on the top. The remaining wall is what I'm looking to paint, but would like some suggestions as to the color, I do like bold colors, also.
Painting Cabinets to Coordinate with "Tomato" Walls?My walls in my kitchen are tomato color. What would be a good color to paint my cabinets?
Windex for Dried Latex Paint on WindowsI painted a room of mine a couple of months ago, but never got around to scraping paint from my old wood windows. To loosen the dried two month old paint, I spayed the windows with Windex first, then I hardly had to scrape at all.
Painting Pressboard Cabinets?I have kitchen pressboard cabinets that have a white plastic like covering. All of the plastic is cracking and when I peel it back it is press board, how do I go about painting these cabinets instead of replacing them?
Preparing to Paint?I have used a Dawn and water solution to remove the glue from a mural. It worked really well to remove the glue. But now as I am rinsing the wall with warm water I find I have lots of soap residue on the walls. Is it necessary to rinse until there is no more soap?
Removing Chalkboard Paint?Can anybody give me an advice how to remove chalkboard paint from a door?
Vastu Shastra Kitchen Colours?What are the colours for the kitchen as per the Vastu Shastra?
Pouring Paint Without the Mess?How do you pour paint from a can into a tray without making a mess?
Painting Plastic Trim on Steel Door?How do I paint plastic trim on a steel nine light door?
Melamine Paint for Countertops?Do I have to use an oil base paint over melamine paint when I faux paint my Formica countertop? I already did the prep work and applied the first coat of white melamine paint.
Latex Paint Over Oil Based Wood Stain?I'm painting some kitchen cabinets that have an oil based stain on them. Can I use a latex based paint on top?
