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Interior Painting Ideas- Suggestion for painting and decorating walls, ceilings, and trim molding in your home
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Interior Decorating Ideas- Tips and methods for choosing room décor including: paint colors, floor coverings, furnishings, and fixtures
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How to Touch Up Wall Paint- How to clean up wall and ceiling finishes so they look better, not worse
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How to Paint Trim Molding- Method for painting a straight line between trim molding and wall or ceiling paint using masking tape, VIDEO included
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How to Paint Doors- Steps to prepping and painting raised-panel and flat surface doors to get profession looking results
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How to Paint a Wooden Window- How to paint wooden windows with glass panes on the interior and exterior of a house
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How to Paint a Ceiling- How to paint a nice, straight line between ceiling and wall accent colors, VIDEO included
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How to Paint with a Brush- Tips for brushing wall, ceiling, and trim edges to cut-in before rolling
diagram for painting a ceiling with a roller
How to Paint Walls and Ceilings With a Roller- Techniques for rolling paint on walls and ceilings for a smooth, consistent finish, VIDEO included
photo of a a paint scheme on room walls, ceiling, and trim
How to Paint an Interior Room- Tips for setup and painting a standard interior room, includes tips for bathrooms and unusual surfaces like wallpaper and paneling
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House Painting Preparation Techniques- How to prepare all types of room surfaces before painting, VIDEO included
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How to Prepare Wood Trim for Painting- Use these techniques to prepare wood trim molding for a lasting paint finish, VIDEO included
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How to Apply Caulk Before Painting- Use these trim caulking techniques for a professional looking paint job, VIDEO included
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How to Reglaze Window Glass- How to remove loose and cracking window glaze and reglaze the glass to restore old wooden house windows
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How to Repair Rotted Wood Around the House- How to repair rotted wood trim molding,etc. with epoxy filler
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How to Repair and Paint Concrete and Masonry Surfaces- Removing efflorescent bubbling, repairing minor cracks, and painting masonry surfaces
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How to Clean and Block Stains--rules and tips for cleaning all types of stains and household surfaces
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How to Repaint Lead Paint- EPA guidelines for preparing and painting lead-based painted surfaces in the home
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets- How to prepare and paint kitchen cabinets, doors, and cases
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How to Remove Wallpaper- Easy process for removing wallpaper and paste for vinyl and paper wallpaper, old and new
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How to Paint High Ceilings- Tips for using ladders and lumber to build scaffolding to repair and paint high ceilings in stairwells and large rooms
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How to Paint the Exterior of a House- Prepping and painting methods for exterior house siding and trim, VIDEO included
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How to Paint Stripes on Walls- How to measure, tape, and paint vertical stripes on walls including varied and consistent widths
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How to Mix Faux Painting Glaze- Using a color wheel to mix glaze and paint colors for faux finishing and other projects
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How to Do Sponge Painting- Techniques for transparent, opaque, and flowing sponge finishes for walls, ceilings, and more
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How to Do Stone Faux Finishes- Have fun turning any surface in the house into stone using this process
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How to Do a Crackle-Paint Finish- Bring old furniture back to life with this easy process for creating an antique look
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How to Apply a Faux Finish on a Wall- Enjoy endless creative possibilities with this simple, easy-to-do wall finishing process
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How to Do Rag Painting- Create a faux leather or suede finish with these techniques for walls and furnishings
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How to Apply a Linen Faux Finish- Faux painting process using a brush or comb, often called strié, to apply a linen-like finish to walls or furniture
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How to Wash Paint Brushes and Rollers- Washing paint brushes and rollers to save money and the environment, VIDEO included
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How to Choose a Paint Brush- A guide to choosing the right brush for house painting projects
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How to Choose a Paint Roller- A guide to choosing the right roller for paint finish and surface
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All About House Paint, Primer, and Solvent- All about house paints, primers, and solvents and how to choose the right one for surface and location
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All About House Painting and Wall Repair Tools- Choose the right tools and materials for repairing and finishing walls, ceilings, and trim

House Painting Videos

painting with a roller
VIDEO: How to Use a Paint Roller
painting a white ceiling
VIDEO: How to Paint a Ceiling
cutting-in a wall
VIDEO: How to Paint Walls
painting a baseboard
VIDEO: Painting Trim Molding
photo smoothing out window glazing
VIDEO: How to Glaze Window Glass
prepping house siding
VIDEO: Preparing House Siding for Painting
brushing house siding
VIDEO: Painting House Siding with a Brush
filling a nail hole with putty
VIDEO: Filling Nail Holes in Trim Molding
caulking a baseboard
VIDEO: How to Caulk Trim Molding
caulking a shower stall
VIDEO: How to Caulk a Shower
washing a paint roller
VIDEOS: How to Wash a Paint Roller
washing a paint brush
VIDEOS: How to Wash a Paint Brush
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