Interior Paint

  1. 15 Faux Painting Techniques and Ideas
    15 Faux Painting Techniques and Ideas

    Faux finish painting is a technique that creates texture and nuance by replicating the look or feel of other surfaces, such as striped wallpaper, suede, or marble. While it takes some patience

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  2. Upgrade Your Garage Floor
    Update your garage floor with RUST-OLEUM RockSolid Kit

    Watch @an.adorned.adobe show how she saved thousands with her DIY Epoxy Garage Floor

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  3. Color Terminology and Color Wheel
    Color Terminology and Color Wheel
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  4. Color Psychology: Choosing Home Color Schemes
    Open paint cans with variety of colors

    A color scheme brings cohesiveness to your home's appearance. But how do you go about choosing one that reflects your personality and tastes? It's not as simple as choosing your favorite colors and then starting to paint.

    Creating the perfect

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  5. How to Connect Rooms with Cohesive Color Flow
    Connected rooms sharing green and white color scheme

    Beautiful interior design calls for harmonious use of color. Adjoining rooms painted in colors that clash can have an undesirable effect. Create flow between rooms by using a color scheme that smoothly brings your rooms together in a unified way.

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  6. Enlarge Any Room with Color
    Living room painted to look bigger with monochromatic colors

    We've all dreamed of a bigger bedroom or perhaps a larger living room or den. Adding extra space isn't always an option. However, creating the illusion of a larger room is. A clever application of the right paint and the right colors can easily and inexpensively

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  7. How to Paint a Stunning Accent Wall
    Black accent wall in white office

    An accent wall can add dramatic flair and a touch of elegance to any room by creating a focal point that demands attention. It's an inexpensive do-it-yourself project that will heighten the visual interest of your living space. Before you start working,

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  8. How Light Affects Paint Color
    Window light on dark gray wall and red accent chair

    When starting any paint project, choosing paint colors that work within a cohesive color palette is half the battle. You also have to select a paint type, a paint finish and keep in mind how a room’s natural and artificial light may affect the colors

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  9. 4 Tips to Make Small Rooms Look Bigger
    Small bright bedroom with curtains to ceiling

    Small can be cozy, but sometimes, having more room—be it real or perceived—is essential. Whether you live in an apartment or condo, or a small house or bungalow, you don’t have to feel like you’re enclosed in a smaller space. You

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  10. Create a Bathroom Retreat with Color
    Modern gray and white bathroom

    If your bathroom is old, outdated or has a clinical feel, turn it into a spa-style retreat. While there are a number of things you can do to create a bathroom getaway, sometimes all it takes is a new color scheme and a fresh coat of paint. It's like getting

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  11. Why Settle for One Color? Two-Tone Paint Ideas
    Two-toned room painted mustard and white

    Why paint a room’s walls just one color when you can experiment with two-tone painting? Two-tone painting creates visual interest by using two colors on one wall, divided horizontally, for example. This technique allows you to be creative in your

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  12. How to Paint a Room Like a Pro
    Hunter green room with blue chair and orange accent pillow

    If this is your first time painting a room you're in luck. It's a great project for any novice do-it-yourselfer. With the right tools and advice, you can give any room in your home an instant update without spending a lot of time or money.

    Step

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  13. How to Install & Paint Wainscoting
    Blue wall and wainscoting with decorative fans on ledge

    Wainscoting is wood paneling that lines or borders the walls of a room. It's an attractive home improvement that can transform your walls from ordinary to extraordinary in no time at all. Installing and painting wainscoting is much easier than it once

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  14. How to Paint Furniture: Wood, Metal & Plastic
    Painted gold chairs and table by painted gray console

    If your furniture is looking worn, or you want a new look but don't want to buy new furniture to get it, try recycling what you have by painting it.

    Paint Wood Furniture

    As wood ages, it can turn dark, dull and lifeless. Older wood finishes

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  15. How to Paint a Radiator
    Living room with painted radiator holding plants and decor

    Many older homes and buildings still have cast iron radiators in them. Whether they are operational or not, you can give them a quick facelift with paint to make them blend in better or become focal points in your rooms. You simply need the right paint

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  16. How to Paint Trim & Crown Molding
    Elaborate trim and crown molding painted white

    Interior trim and crown molding accent your rooms, and when painted or finished well, these decorative features can be the final touch that makes your makeover project look complete. So, when you're repainting walls, or updating décor, remember

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  17. How to Paint Doors: Interior & Exterior
    French doors painted blue

    A fresh coat of paint can easily bring a scuffed and worn door back to life. And it's a simple project if you have basic painting experience around the house. We’ll walk you through the steps with all the tips you need. Be sure to click on the Project

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  18. Best Ways to Touch Up Paint
    Touching up white wall with paint brush

    Maintaining the rich color and smooth finish of your home’s interior doesn’t mean you have to repaint the whole room to fix the dents, dings, scratches and marks that can, over time, mar your walls’ surfaces.

    By using the proper technique and t

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  19. How to Paint a Stone Fireplace
    Stone fireplace painted white with classic decor

    A natural stone fireplace can be a compelling, rustic centerpiece for a room. However, if you’re looking to blend the fireplace with a different aesthetic when moving into a new home or you are simply looking for an update, try painting the fireplace

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  20. How to Paint a Wood-Paneled Room
    Painted wood-paneled sun room

    Wood paneling was once a design element prevalent in kitchens, living rooms, family rooms and finished basements. Interior design trends have changed and many homeowners are opting for brighter, more colorful surfaces in their homes.

    While many

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  21. How to Paint a Ceiling Fan
    Ceiling fan and support beams painted white

    Updating a ceiling fan is often part of a room makeover or remodel. You don’t have to replace the fan though. You can simply refurbish it with a coat of paint to match your room’s new look. Keep reading for tips on how to put a new spin on an old, dat

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  22. Painting Ideas for Kids’ Rooms
    Mom and son having fun painting room

    If any rooms in the house call for imaginative spin, it’s your children’s. Take advantage of the opportunity and create the perfect personal hideaway that your kids will love. Not sure exactly how to start? Keep reading for some decorative

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  23. Best Ways to Antique Furniture
    Antique sideboard painted white

    If you have furniture in your house that needs some added character, "antiquing" is one way to go. Antiquing furniture is a DIY faux-painting technique that gives furniture an aged or antique appearance. Whether the piece is new or old, you can easily

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  24. How to Repair & Paint Closet Doors
    Closet doors painted blue

    You probably don't think regularly about your closet doors. Keeping them maintained and looking good, though, can boost your home's overall appeal. Plus, simple maintenance makes it easier to get in and out of your closet.

    Some quick repairs and

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