You'll keep the floor neater during the next painting job if you glue a paper plate to the bottom of your paint can, instead of trying to move newspapers under the container every time you set it down.
By Ron from Cortez, CO
Always use blue painter's tape, not regular masking tape to mask areas when you are painting. Blue tape peels off easily, masking tape often doesn't.
When painting, write down the brand of paint and color of paint and any numbers on the can that identify the type of paint. Keep this info in a binder or on your computer as a good reminder if you ever have to buy more.
If you are painting and don't want to get paint on your shoes or the floor throughout the rest of your house, tie plastic grocery bags over your shoes.
If you like a quick painting job, paint your entire room with a Flat Latex paint, trim and all...
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 used a 35.3 oz. Nestle Coffee-mate container to apply water proofing sealer to our deck. The container is comfortable to hold and it made the job much easier. After I finished, I put it in the trash.
When you are involved in a painting project, you may need to take a break. It's important to store the paint filled brush properly so that you can come back to painting later.
Placing a rubber band so that it crosses the top of your paint can provides a way to remove excess paint from your brush while working on your painting project without messing up the rim of the can. This is a page about use a rubber band across paint can.
Plastic wrap can have many uses when painting that will help control the spread of wet paint. This is a page about use plastic wrap when painting.
Using a roller with too rough of a nap is a common cause for having bubbles in paint after it has dried. This is a page about air bubbles in wall paint.
When painting a room with different colored walls or trim, it can be a challenge to have a clean, clear change of color. This is a page about painting sharp, straight lines.
Avoiding paint spills and splatters on carpet is a major concern for DIY painters. This page has advice about protecting carpet while painting.
This is a page about protecting plants when painting your home. Painting your house is a big job. If you have a lot of plants around the foundation, you will want to protect them before you begin.
