Painting Stucco?How do I repair the cracks in a stucco exterior wall before painting?
Painting a Ceiling With Can Lights?Is there a easy way of painting a kitchen ceiling that has downlights fitted into it? Do I have to try and pop them out or must I navigate around them? Any advice would be appreciated.
Best Brush to Use With Enamel Paint?Why does it say to use a synthetic brush when painting a radiator with enamel paint?
Painting Interior Walls With Matte Emulsion?Can you paint over satin paint on interior walls with matte emulsion?
Painting Over Varnish Without Sanding?I've heard that it's possible to paint over varnish without sanding by using Zinsser BIN primer. Has anyone tried this?
Painting Over PVA Adhesive on Concrete?Can you use polyurethane paint on top of PVA bond adhesive on concrete?
Sticky Primer on Shed Floor?I painted a new shed floor with Kilz over 24 hours ago and the floor is still sticky. I painted at 10:00 am; that night it rained, but the door was closed and no rain got inside. The temperature was in the mid 80s during the day and the low 60s that night.
Painting the Brick Wall Around a Gas Heater?I have a brick wall with a gas heater installed within the wall. I want to change the colour of the wall. Will my acrylic interior paint suffice? It is a low sheen wall paint, water wash up. I'm a bit worried about the heat from the heater.
Painting Over Varnished Trim?I have brown, I think varnished (it has a shiny coat on it, I assume it's varnish), trim in my bathroom. I want to paint it white and was hoping I wouldn't have to do any sanding before hand. Can I add Kilz or some type of primer to the area before I paint and avoid sanding?
Painting Over Wallpaper?I have to paint over wallpaper, I have no choice. I tried a steamer and every wall paper remover made by man; it's not happening. Any successful suggestions?
Painting Aluminum Doors?I need some advice on painting aluminum closet doors. Thank you.
Painting Trim Different colors?Can you paint trim different colors in different rooms. I have oak trim throughout my house but would like to paint my kitchen trim white should I do that? Our house has an open flow to it so I am worried how I would transition to the kitchen from the natural oak.
Substitutes for Oil Based Paints for Metal and Wood?I bought old metal railing which has kind of a plastic coating, maybe. It really doesn't sand and our province doesn't sell oil paints. I am at a loss as to what type of paint to use for outdoors.
Using Emulsion on Walls?Do you paint woodwork (i.e. skirtings and frames) first or emulsion the walls?
Using Kilz Exterior Primer Inside?Can I use Kilz exterior primer as an interior primer in my bathroom?
Painting Laminate Counters with Metal Edges and Joints?I see lots of posts here and elsewhere on the web about painting laminate, but none of the photos I've seen show laminate counters with the metal edges, and metal joints between the counter tops and backsplashes.
Painting Over Wallpaper?Can I paint sheetrock with wallpaper already on it?
Prepping Cupboards for Painting?I am considering painting my kitchen cupboards. They have been in my home for over 40 years and although they have been cleaned on the occasional spring cleaning, I know that they have a lot of grease and dirt build up on them.
Painting Trim Around Brown Windows?The previous owner put in all brand new windows right before we bought our house, which is great, but she chose brown trimmed windows, with brown grids and they sit in a brown window trim.
Using Interior Paint as Exterior Primer?Can you use interior paint as exterior primer?
Choosing the Best Roller for Painting with Gloss Paint?When painting with gloss do I use a fluffy or smooth roller?
Kilz Primer is Very Watery?I bought Kilz primer to cover very dark paint. I was surprised at how thin and watery it was and the part of the wall I painted looks like the paint is trying to separate or run. This happens after I smoothed the paint with my brush.
Best Paint for Clay Walls?What is the best option (oil paint, emulsion, or distemper) for walls made of clay soil mixed with rice husks?
Cutting a Paint Edge at the Cornice?I'm painting a wall and I'm not sure how to get a clean edge at the cornice.
Painting Over Dark Paint?What is primer? Can you please describe what it is or perhaps better still its purpose. I really need to know how to paint dark paint without removing it as I am highly allergic to that stuff that removes the old paint.
Painting Dark Wood a Light Color?I have an old house with "knotty" wood pine walls which are very dark in color. I don't think they were stained, although I can't swear to that. How can I get them to a light grey color?
Painting Wood Floors?Any tips on painting wood floors?
What Type of Paint is Best to Use Over Wallpaper?Do you use an oil base paint or latex when painting over wallpaper?
Latex Primer Not Sticking to Walls and Paint Showing Through?I am using a latex gray primer over red paint and having many problems. The primer is not sticking to my walls and I can still see the red paint. What can I do?
How Can I Fix Dark Wall Paint That is Blotchy Looking?I am painting walls with a dark color and did not prime, so of course it is blotchy. Now what can I do? Help.
How Can I Make Flat Latex Ceiling Paint Whiter or Brighter?What can you add to white ceiling, flat latex paint to make whiter or brighter? Do they sell tubes of titanium white that will work with latex base paints?
Painting Over Varnish?What is the least intensive way to paint over varnish?
How Do I Paint an Exterior Foundation?I want to paint the concrete around the bottom of my house (exterior). Do I need to clean it and do I need to primer it?
Using High Gloss Paint on Interior Walls?I am considering painting a room with high gloss paint in a neutral shade as the walls will be hung with many paintings and prints. Has anyone else used high gloss paint all over?
Painting After Removing Wallpaper?My walls are damaged after years of papering. I now want to paint them. Is there an easy way to repair them is it expensive to get them skimmed.
Using Latex Kilz Vs. Oil Based Kilz?Latex Kilz is considerably less expensive than oil based Kilz. Will the latex work as well in most situations?
Fix for Flat Paint Not Adhering to Old Paint?I have painted 3/4 of my kitchen. The problem: I can scrape the paint off with a fingernail. It has been dry for two months. I think that I must have had oil based paint on the walls. Then I painted over that with a flat paint. How can I fix this?
Oil Based Paint Not Drying?I used an oil based concrete and floor paint on my slate tile. After 2 days, it is still tacky and you cannot step on it with shoes or they leave marks on the paint. What can I do?
Choosing Paint for Living Room Walls?What is the best type of paint to use on my living room walls? Do I use latex or enamel? What is the difference? And should I use flat or semi gloss?
Applying Latex Paint Over Oil Paint?What can you do to fix latex semi gloss paint over oil based paint?
Painting Laminate Countertops Question?I need to repaint my counter top in the bathroom. It was painted with melamine paint. Also, my bathroom cabinets were painted with melamine, but I don't want to use melamine this time. Any suggestions appreciated.
Getting a Smooth Finish When Painting Interior Doors?I am painting internal doors. I have tried rollers and brushes which were expensive, but still cannot get a smooth finish. What should I do?
How Difficult is Faux Painting on Laminate Counter Tops?How do I faux paint laminate counter tops?
Painting Wood Paneling?Is there any way to fill in the grooves in wall paneling before you paint?
White Oil Paint on Cupboards Turned Pink When Dry?I have fisherman's white oil paint on my cupboards. I repainted months later with matchless white oil paint, when it dried it turned a mild pink color. What is the problem?
Painting Kitchen with Pink Countertops?What colors would be good for a kitchen with light pinkish flake counters, medium maple cabinets and tile-like floating floor with pink and gray tones? There are white appliances.
Painting Over Wallpaper?Can I paint over tight wallpaper if I apply a coat of oil Kilz on the wallpaper first?
Preparing a Wall for Paint After Removing Wallpaper?When removing the wallpaper the old paint also came off in many areas. Can I feather, prime, and use flat paint to get a better look?
Painting the Ball on the Stair Post?How do I repaint a wooden ball that is on the top of a stair post? This is a honey-do that would make a great Xmas gift. Please help!
Can I Use Metal Paint on Wood?Can you use a paint that is for metal on wood?
Using Envirotex on Countertops?I want to put more Envirotex on. How do I do this? One coat was not enough, some of the places did not cover. Thanks.
Why Does My Paint Smell Bad?Why does the can of paint smell like rotten fish?
Painting Back Splash Tiles?I need to know how to paint on a ceramic tile. Do I need special paints? Do I put the tile in the oven after painting to set the paint?
White Walls With Colored Trim?I hear of people using color on their walls but how about white walls with colored trim. What effects will it have on the rooms? Is this something not to do? Any color suggestions?
Preparing Interior Glossy Finish Walls for Painting?Can someone tell me how to prep glossy painted walls for painting? I was told to use sand paper, 150 grade, which I tried with my husband's sander and it did nothing. Do I need to get rid of all the shine or just sand it down a bit?
Can I Use Kilz as a Finish Coat on the Exterior of a House?Can I use Kilz as a finish coat on the exterior of the house?
How Long Does an Exterior House Paint Job Last?On average, how many years should the exterior house paint last? I have someone who will paint my house for $1,800 and it's been 16 yrs since the last paint job. But, to look at it, it only has the rust-colored stains on the bottom 18 inches of the stucco.
Crackle Painting Countertops?I can not afford to pay someone to do my kitchen so I am doing it myself. So far it looks great, but I have laminate countertops and would like to paint them and crackle them. Can it be done? I would appreciate any information. Thanks
Can I Paint Protecto Film Placed Over Wallpaper?My son would like me to paint his walls a more neutral color. He is now living in his older sister's bedroom and she would prefer if we didn't take off her childhood wall paper.
Can I Paint a Concrete Floor in a Bathroom?Regarding the "painting concrete floors" questions; I have a bathroom in my basement, with a toilet, sink, and shower stall. Can I paint the concrete floor in the bathroom? Or will the moisture from the shower ruin the floor?
Painting Over Bitumastic Paint?I wish to paint an external wall that has been coated with black bitumastic gloss paint. I have tried to paint over it, but the black leaches through. How can I prevent this happening?
What Product to Use Over Oil Based Wood Stain?I have stripped an old staircase and banister to bare wood, then applied Minwax (oil based stain) wood finish. The hardware store recommended using Varathane Diamond (water-based) finish over this. It has dried for 36 hours. What do you recommend from here?
Do I Have to Paint a Primed Ceiling?We recently had the ceiling in our foyer plastered and primed, but the manager said he does not paint. The ceiling was white previously and the primer now is white. Do I really need to paint the ceiling (white) or can I just leave it as is, just primed?
Drying Time for Kilz Primer Before Sanding?How long should Kilz dry before sanding?
Removing Wallpaper Border Before Painting?How do you get a wallpaper border off the wall so you can repaint?
Filling Chips in Wall Before Repainting?We live in an old house that has many coats of paint on the inside walls. We painted the walls taupe and left the ceilings white.
Making Textured Wall Paint?What type of products should I buy to create a textured paint for my bathroom wall?
Porch Paint That Doesn't Fade in the Sun?I need to know the best paint to put on a back porch, that although covered gets sun on the steps. The enamel we have used in the past tends to lose it's luster after a year or two.
Can I Use Oil Base Paint Over Latex?Can oil base paint go over latex for painting moldings ?
Buying Mistake Paint For Less Than Half Price?Does anyone know how to get inexpensive "previously opened" paint, say at Home Depot?
Glidden's Sunny Yellow Paint?I am looking for a paint color that Glidden use to call Sunny Yellow, but cannot seem to find it. Has the name been changed to something else? If so could someone tell me what it is? Thanks.
Odor Coming from Newly Painted Wall?I recently painted a new wall with a 5 year old latex primer followed by 2 coats of paint. A very disagreeable odor emanates from the wall. I have never had this problem with "old" paint before. Where is the odor coming from?
Painting Over Stained Wood?What is the best brand of primer and paint to use to paint dark brown stained, plywood, flat panel kitchen cabinets?
Difference Between Interior and Exterior Emulsion Paint?Whats the difference between interior and exterior emulsion?
Removing Red Paint from White Doors?My daughter used red paint and splattered it on white closet doors. I need to remove it to sell house. I do not have the money to buy new doors. Help!
Whitewashing Wood Paneling?I have stained and vanished custom wood picture frame paneling in the living room and some in the dining room. I would like to whitewash or paint the paneling in the living room to give it an old Western or antique type of look.
Painting Kitchen Cabinets?How do I refinish kitchen cabinet doors? I want to paint some old cabinets and replace the center with frosted glass. It looks like there is a gloss finish on the cabinets and they are old. I don't want to hurt the wood.
Good One Coat Semi Gloss Paint for Trim?I am painting woodwork in our home. It has a satin finish now, a creme color. I'm painting it a semi gloss white. I've put a coat of primer on and yesterday I put the paint on.
Painting Brass?I would like to know if brass can be painted.
Repainting a Bathroom Wall Over Wall Glaze?I painted my bathroom dark blue, then used glaze to make it look like I have stripes. I ended up with some "ridges" of glaze.
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?
Painting Counter Tops To Look Like Granite?How can I create a faux granite countertop look?
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.
Refinishing Laminate Cabinets?Is it possible to tint laminate cabinets from lavender to gray? Then I would like to replace the purple counter tops for a more neutral color, as well. I can not afford to replace the cabinets.
Exterior Paint Color to Coordinate with Maroon Iron Roof?I have a house roofed with maroon iron sheets. Which wall color will match with the roof? If possible send me photos with this type of roofing and walls painted in suggested colors.
Primer Not Adhering to Bathroom Wall?I've been applying primer to my bathroom's formerly yellow walls with relatively good results until I noticed the paint over the toilet section of the wall wasn't adhering as well as the rest.
Painting a Mirror with Chalkboard Paint?I want to paint an 8' tall mirrored closet door with chalkboard paint. Is this possible? Can it be removed at a later date?
Painting Plastic Trim on Steel Door?How do I paint plastic trim on a steel nine light door?
Best Sealant for Painted Laminate Countertops?I'm a newbie here, but not a newbie to DIY. Somebody's gotta do it. I've spent 2 days reading and looking at all of your beautiful countertops and making notes. Now I'm down to trying to figure out what sealant to use, so would like to take a vote.
Pouring Paint Without the Mess?How do you pour paint from a can into a tray without making a mess?
Vastu Shastra Kitchen Colours?What are the colours for the kitchen as per the Vastu Shastra?
Removing Chalkboard Paint?Can anybody give me an advice how to remove chalkboard paint from a door?
Painting Metal Cabinets?I have kitchen cabinets made by St. Charles from the late 60's. These
cabinets are metal painted with a rough finish.
Painting Particle Board?I have a particle board wall. I need to know what kind of paint I should use on it. We are getting ready to build a house in the near future, but we have a room built from particle board. I want to paint it for now to make it look good. What do you suggest?
Latex Paint Over Oil Based Primer?Can you use latex paint over oil based primer? If so, is there anything special that needs to be done to apply the latex color paint? Please respond quickly as I'm starting to paint the latex soon.
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?
Vinegar To Remove Paint Odors?I am allergic to paint odour, my bedroom was recently painted. How am I to use this method (vinegar to remove paint odors) to get rid of the smell? Does anyone have any other methods? Please let me know. Thanks.
Painting Over Contact Paper?I'm moving into an apartment that will not allow me to paint any dark colors on the walls. The only color that will possibly look good is dark red. Would putting clear or white contact paper up on the walls, priming, and painting over that work?
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?
Painting with a Foam Roller?Do the small foam paint rollers work well, for painting smooth surfaces, like kitchen cabinets? Years ago, I used a foam paint roller and it created many, many small bubbles on the paint surface. I will be using latex paint.
Painting Walls Red?I am trying to paint a wall red in my basement. The cutting marks show overtly, as well as unevenness in the roller marks. I have painted two coats with no visual improvement. Is there something I can do to fix this, or do I have to start all over again by priming?
Creating a Pearlescent Wall Finish?I would like to know if there is a way to add some pearlescence or shimmer to paint, without doing a real faux finish. I just want something I can roll on over a base coat.
Painting Lower Kitchen Cabinets a Different Colour?I'm planning on painting my kitchen cabinets and was thinking of leaving the top cabinets their original off-white colour and painting the bottom cupboards a dark brown.
Thinning Paint to Sponge Cabinets?I want to thin paint so I can sponge it on my kitchen cabinets. I assumed that what I wanted to do was called whitewashing, but everything I've read says otherwise. What's the right mixture?
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?
Painting Laminate Countertop with Metal Strips?I have a laminate countertop I want to paint. But it has a metal strip along the front and on the inside edge. What do I do with this metal strip when I paint the countertop?
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.
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?
