Before painting, clean the surface well to eliminate dust and loose particles. Dust and loose particles prevent the paint from properly adhering to any surface. Use two-inch wide painter’s tape to ...

A: I've been painting ceilings since ceilings were the tops of caves, and I'm not sure what I did. There's no hard and fast rule, but I think painting a very narrow edge first is the best way. There ...

If you’ve lived in a home for some years and have changed color schemes a couple times, you may wonder: should I paint the ceiling at some point? You can overlook the ceiling for a long time, but ...

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 ...

These gingham stripes are created with two blue glazes, one more transparent than the other. Dear Debbie: I am learning how to paint with glazes and love the hints of colour you get when you add a ...

The place where 2 walls meet: it is the bane of any painter's existence. How to cover the crevice without splattering or smudging where you don't want paint to go? There are no shortcuts. Or are there ...

Q • In painting, what is the best way to get a clean line along a ceiling or wall? — Sam B., Valley Park In Tower Grove East, where century-old architecture meets a rising creative scene, one condo ...

Juan Torres, owner of 518 Painters, a Capital Region business that tackles everything from interior paint jobs and kitchen cabinet makeovers to drywall repairs and popcorn ceiling removal. A good ...

Q: Our home was built in 1970 and has a textured ceiling and paneled walls in the living room. We started to remove the paneling, which caused some of the ceiling texture to be scraped off. It then ...