Even though we love how it creates a clean, attractive finish following a remodel, it's safe to say most of us would rather watch paint dry than be the ones to put it on the wall. It isn't just that ...

There's nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to make a room feel like new, but how many people feel comfortable and confident about painting a room themselves? The process can seem tedious, time ...

Instead of using painter’s tape to mask off above baseboards and other areas you don’t want painted when painting trim, use a so-called paint shield. They are inexpensive and come in various styles ...

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Interior designers shared some other ideas they like in making the most of a room’s trim. “White trim looks very nice against wallpaper,” said Milou Mackenzie of V.M. Mackenzie Interior Design. “It ...

Dipping a roller in some paint and slapping it on a wall seems like such a simple task—and to an extent, it is. But there are a few tips and tools that do make the job quicker, easier, and result in ...

Use an enamel-based paint (Simone recommends Sherwin-Williams’ Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel) and a paint sprayer to apply a thin, even coat. Wait 24 hours between coats, ensuring your last coat isn’t ...

It seems odd that a professional painting company would give the Guys DIY tips for painting to share with our listeners every week. But John MacFarland, owner of MacFarland Painting in Livonia and ...

Here’s a foolproof, can’t-go-wrong formula: Flat or eggshell finish for walls and semi-gloss for baseboards, window and door casings, doors and moulding. The reasoning? Flat paint doesn’t reflect ...

Dear Thomas: With proper preparation and application techniques, the paint should not peel for at least twice that long and probably longer. The quality of the paint has some impact on it, but even ...

But despite the shade you ultimately select to heighten your home’s curb appeal, there’s only one real option for the paint finish: It has to be semi-gloss. The same goes for exterior trim. Semi-gloss ...