Wall Tools & Materials
Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your wall.
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How to Add a Lively Wall Pattern with Stamps
Craft foam, wood scraps, and two shades of paint turn child's play into wall art
How to Prep a Room for Paint
Get a quality drop cloth to protect furniture and fixtures from paint splatter
How to Remove Wallpaper Easily
Painter Jim Clark shares tips for cleanly removing the most stubborn wallpaper.
Pro Paint Tips: Get the Most Out of Rolling
Three paint roller tips from Mauro Henrique
How to Create Simulated Panels with Molding
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a simulated stile and rail wainscoting on a dining room wall by using base cap molding.
Reciprocating Saw 101: How to Use the Shoe
Pro tips on controlling a saw
How to Roll Paint Onto a Wall
The right way to load a roller and use it without leaving streaks and bumps
Quick, Cheap, and Effective Plaster Repair
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a great product for plaster repair
Using a Paint Roller Like a Pro
A bucket and screen trump a paint tray
How to Strip Painted Wallpaper
In this how-to video, This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shows an effective way to remove old, painted wallpaper
Secrets of Smooth Brushwork
The unforgiving art of painting woodwork
Joy of Vintage Tile
Ornate or plain, matte-glazed or glossy, vintage American tiles can bring a colorful new dimension to your walls
Speed Demons
Choosing and using paint rollers and pads
Perfect-Cut Paneling
How to keep the blade straight when cutting plywood paneling