Painting
Refresh your home with professional painting tips, color ideas, and product recommendations for both interior and exterior projects.
What’s Your Paint Personality?
Sunny yellows, soothing blues, revved-up reds...every color has an innate character. That may be why the hues we’re most at home with reflect traits of our own
How To Clean a Paint Spill
A paint spill may seem catastrophic, but if you take action while it’s still wet, you can remove it from nearly any surface. Here's how.
How to Paint Geometric Patterns on Walls
Our experts teach you how to enhance your wall with just a roll of painter’s tape, a mind for shapes, and a few quarts of color.
How To Clean and Maintain Your Paintbrushes Like a Pro
If you're taking on a DIY project that involves painting or staining, you'll likely need to use paintbrushes. Here's how to clean them.
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
This Old House painter, Mauro Henrique, teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal front entry door properly.
Pro Paint Tips: Get the Most Out of Rolling
Three paint roller tips from Mauro Henrique
Brush Advice to Know Before Painting a Room
These three hints can help you prolong your brush’s life and save some wear and tear
7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Paint and What Paint to Use
From faux stone finishes to fabric upholstery, these creative painting projects will inspire you to see your home in a whole new light.
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 Prepare, Prime, and Paint a Room Like a Pro
Painting a room is one of the most cost-effective ways to completely transform your living space. Read about how to prepare, prime, and paint a room in our step-by-step guide.
How To Choose the Best Paintbrush for Your Projects
Choosing a paintbrush for your DIY project can feel overwhelming. Here's everything you need to know to pick the right one.
Paint a Single, Bold Stripe
One wide swath of color can create a fresh, clean look that highlights a room’s best assets
Historic Paint Colors: The Best Palettes for Traditional Houses
Color trends may come and go, but some paint palettes just seem to have staying power. Consider the 10 historical color combinations showcased here for home interiors.
How To Paint Ombre Stair Risers
Painting ombre stair risers can add life and color into your stairwell. In this guide, we show you step-by-step instructions on how to do it.
How To Paint Gingham Pattern Checks on a Wall
Learn how to beautify plain walls with three shades of blue on a field of white to create the fresh look of a gingham print.
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.
No-Fail Color Combos to Make Any Space a Work of Art
Are you having trouble choosing a paint color? Not sure what matches? This guide offers color combinations guaranteed to work in any room.
True Colors for an Interior Designer's 1930s House
A pro channels the past of her 1930s house—and comes up with its meant-to-be paint scheme
11 Brilliant Ideas for Painting Window Frames
Make handsome trim pop with colors straight out of the crayon box
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Stripping
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner refinish his kitchen cabinets
6 Tips for Mixing Your Own Paints
Expert advice for turning your leftover paints into custom blends
Tips for Cleaning and Storing All of Your Paint Tools
Three experts reveal their tips and tricks for how to properly clean and maintain your painting tools to make them last.
Color! 50 Boosts Under $100
Inspiring ideas, DIY projects, and cheery accents to spruce up your rooms—each for less than a C-note
All the Presidents' Paint Colors
Whether you live in a red state or a blue one, these paint colors—all from houses of former commanders-in-chief—just might get your vote
How To Paint a Ceiling
Painting your ceiling doesn’t have to be a difficult project. Make your fifth wall pop with these easy-to-follow steps.
9 Surprising Ways to Decorate With Black
Go bold with these fresh ideas for the dark hue
5 Painter's Tape Techniques for DIY Projects
Painter's tape has more than practical uses. Learn five painter's tape techniques to add unique designs to your DIY projects.
4 Surprising Rules on Painting the American Flag
Make sure your painted flag stands up to the flag code with this guide. We'll tell you everything you need to know to show proper respect.
Why Barns are Red and More Paint Color Cues
Have you ever wondered why barns are red? These are the stories behind certain hues associated with Americana.
Pro Tips for Painting Trim
Give trim the special treatment it deserves
How To Paint a High-Gloss Front Door
Learn how to paint a high-gloss front door with our step-by-step guide that walks you through sanding, priming, and more.
