Painting Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our painting projects, how-tos, and designs.
How to Paint a Vinyl Garage Door | This Old House: Live
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates how to paint a vinyl garage door using his own door as part of This Old House: Live—an initiative providing daily programming and opportunities to connect with our experts during these challenging times.
How to Paint Old Varnished Wood Trim
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner some techniques to paint old 1960s wood trim with a varnish on it.
How to Repair Cracks in Plaster Walls
Painting expert Mauro Henrique shows Kevin O’Connor how to handle cracks in plaster and drywall.
How to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets
Choose the right paint and primer to give your kitchen cabinets a high-quality finish—without breaking your budget. This Old House painting expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor the proper way to paint cabinets for a new, updated look.
How to Match a Paint Color
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates how to accurately match a paint color
How to Use a Paint Sprayer
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique gives a tutorial on how to set up and work with a paint sprayer
How to Flatten a Textured Ceiling
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique smooths over a textured ceiling using joint compound
How to Repaint a Rusty Metal Hand Rail
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing.
How to Paint a Mold-Resistant Bathroom
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique paints a bathroom using a mold-resistant paint, in this edition of DIY Smarts.
How to Whitewash Brick with Masonry Supplies
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough demonstrates a way to whitewash brick with masonry materials
How to Whitewash Brick with Paint
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique updates a fireplace surround with a whitewashed look.
How to Paint MDF Furniture
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates the best way to paint furniture built out of MDF.
How to Choose and Use Painter’s Tape
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter’s tape
How to Paint a Tile Backsplash
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor helps a homeowner apply a paint to update her kitchen tile backsplash
Staining and Finishing Like a Pro
From choosing the right stain and finishing products to expert application tips, Nick Slavik shares his best practices to beautifying a wood deck, with the help of Behr coatings
How to Clean Paintbrushes Like a Pro
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates the most effective way to clean a paintbrush
How to Safely Strip Paint from Woodwork
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint
How to Paint an Exterior Metal Door
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal front entry door.
How to Safely Strip Paint
Kevin O’Connor explains a less toxic way to tackle the job
Paint a Room Like a Pro
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner the basics of painting a room perfectly.
How to Paint a Room in 13 Steps
What does it take and how much does it cost to paint a room? Watch our video and read our easy instructions on how to prep and paint like a pro.
How to Choose the Best Paintbrush
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique explains the differences between various types of paintrushes
How to Quickly Prime and Paint Windows
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to demonstrate a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window
How to Stencil Faux Inlay on a Plain Dresser
Dress(er) up a plain piece with metallic paint and stencils in our #DIYDARE challenge
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Stripping
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner refinish his kitchen cabinets
How to Refinish a Claw-Foot Tub
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to save an old, but elegant, cast-iron bathtub.
How to Choose and Use Spray Paint
Quick tips for applying a flawless finish with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Prepare Aluminum Siding for Paint
Painter Jim Clark shows how to ready old, faded aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint
How to Cut in Paint Edges with a Brush
Trying to paint edges neatly? Here’s how to cut in paint like a pro.
How to Choose and Use a Paint Roller
Paint rolling tools and tips with painting contractor Mark O'Lalor
How to Repair Peeling Paint
In this video, painting contractor Jim Clark solves persistent peeling-paint problems
How to Prep for Exterior Painting
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and painting contractor Rich O'Neil show how to properly prepare a house for paint.