Painting Videos

Accent walls can be more than just a solid color that contrasts with the rest of the room. When a homeowner wanted help redesigning her baby’s nursery with an accent wall, paint expert Mauro Henrique broke out some simple, easy tricks to create a beautiful, calming accent wall.

Lead paint is a common but dangerous substance found in many older homes. When disturbed, it can create dust that leads to brain damage, learning disabilities, and other serious health issues, especially for children and pregnant people. Because of these risks, contractors working on homes built before 1978 must follow EPA lead-safe renovation practices and often start by testing for lead paint.

While it’s always better to protect a room and its surfaces with drop cloths and painter’s tape, drips do happen from time to time. But that doesn’t mean all is lost. If you act fast enough, cleaning up a drip is simple. Even if the paint cures, there may be options to remove it, depending on the surface. Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows us how.

Painting a ceiling is rarely anyone’s idea of a good time. It can be hard on the arms, neck, and back—especially if you don’t know the proper process, materials, and techniques. Paint expert Mauro Henrique explains this all while helping a homeowner paint her living room ceiling.

Galvanized steel can be a tricky substance to paint. Without proper prep work, the paint will inevitably flake and peel. When a homeowner’s galvanized metal railings were flaking heavily, paint expert Mauro Henrique knew it was caused by a lack of prep. Together, Mauro and the homeowner chip off the existing paint, clean the railings, and prime them before painting for a perfect finish.

Finding the right set of table and chairs for your patio is no small task. When a homeowner realized her perfect set was starting to rust and show its age, standing out from the rest of her beautiful backyard, she knew a fresh coat of paint was in order. With the help of paint expert Mauro Henrique, the two restore the patio furniture with a bit of prep work and the right paint.

Mudroom cabinets see a lot of abuse. Heavy boots, high moisture, and other hazards can take their toll on a set of cubbies. When general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor built a set, paint expert Mauro Henrique knew just what to do to apply a durable coat of paint.

Shellac was a popular finish many years ago, but it has its challenges. It needs to be applied in the right temperatures, and its drying time needs to be respected to prevent uneven textures. But, shellac is tough and can take forever to sand. When a pair of homeowners needed their woodwork repaired, paint expert Mauro Henrique knew just what to do.

High-traffic areas take a lot of abuse. When it’s a staircase, the traffic is condensed to an even smaller area. When that traffic is caused by two big dogs, the abuse can be intense. When a homeowner grew tired of his dogs gouging and scratching his steps, it was time for an upgrade. Mauro Henrique helped prep and paint the steps and handrails so they could withstand years of traffic.

Part of a homeowner’s kitchen renovation was removing the wall between the kitchen and the dining. While this created one bright, open space, it also meant removing wallpaper and stripping the paint from the existing wainscoting in the dining room. At a standstill, he called the team at Ask This Old House for help, and paint expert Mauro Henrique knew just how to help.

Painting shutters is labor intensive and can take a long time to accomplish. Rather than painting each shutter one by one, This Old House paint expert Mauro Henrique has developed a technique to work quickly and efficiently with flawless results.

It’s time to choose paint colors, and there’s a lot to consider. Kevin O’Connor meets up with Glen Ridge, NJ homeowners, Asha and Sunita who share what colors they’re considering, and the factors that are guiding their decisions.

When a homeowner’s laundry room relocation left him with perpetual drywall cracking, he called the team at Ask This Old House for help. Paint expert Mauro Henrique knew just what to do to patch the wall once and for all.

Painting expert Mauro Henrique tells us why prep work is important before painting, how he prepares for a paint job, and why we shouldn’t try skipping this critical step if we want a great finish.

Painting kitchen cabinets is a great way to refresh your kitchen without breaking the bank. Follow our guide to help you on your DIY journey.

In business for almost 20 years, New Hampshire painter Stephanie Young took a simple painting business and turned it into a true craftsmanship success story.

Painting expert Mauro Henrique tells us why prep work is important before painting, how he prepares for a paint job, and why we shouldn’t try skipping this critical step if we want a great finish.

Painting expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner repair their 70-year-old cabinets with freshly-matched paint.

Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor which paints are easiest to clean as well as how to clean up after a paint job.

Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner tackle a controversial project: painting an exposed brick fireplace.

Painting a concrete foundation is a simple DIY project that can improve your home’s curb appeal and protect it from moisture damage.

Paint expert Mauro Henrique teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything anyone needs to know about interior paint finishes, including different sheens and their durability.

Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor some methods for removing different types of wallpaper, and Kevin’s shocked at the results.

Kevin O’Connor heads to the Franklin Pierce home in New Hampshire to learn what it takes to restore beautiful antique wallpaper.

Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor how to handle chips in porcelain surfaces.

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and paint expert Mauro Henrique help a homeowner solve a common problem with built-in cabinets in older homes.

Painting expert Mauro Henrique tells us how he became a painter and a member of the This Old House crew.

Painting expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor a common mistake DIYers make when caulking and offers a helpful tip for avoiding it.

After some electrical work, This Old House paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner patch a hole left in a textured ceiling.

Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor how he paints a straight edge when tape just isn’t an option.

Watch as This Old House paint expert Mauro Henrique shows a homeowner how to breathe new life into old, splintery mahogany handrails.

This Old House painter Mauro Henrique has finished a deck with spray paint. What do you need to know about choosing and using spray paint?