First off, I Google’d “How To Paint Over Wallpaper” to see what other people are saying and Oh My Gosh! All of the top 10 results and videos are terrible and full of bad / regurgitated advice! I’m going to address everything that is wrong with them below and tell you how to actually paint …
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So you’ve remodeled, repainted and your home looks better than ever. Except those unsightly half-full cans of leftovers. We know the dread of dealing with them all too well. Maybe you can put them in the basement in case you need to touch-up later? Or the garage? Where you won’t have to look at them …
One of the first steps when painting your kitchen cabinets is prepping your cabinets for painting. This post is for those of you who are specifically looking for the exact process of how to prep kitchen cabinets for painting but aren’t necessarily for details on the entire kitchen cabinet painting process. If you do want …
Taping is one of the foundational skills for a painter (DIY or professional). If you cannot tape a perfectly straight line that pulls clean and leaves perfect edges, you cannot expect to produce a great looking paint job. In this post, I am going to show you simply, yet effectively how to tape for painting. …
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Painting high walls is no fun. In fact, if you don’t have the right tools and know how, it can actually be dangerous and expensive! But here at DIY Painting Tips, I’m going to break down how to paint high walls for you. I will show you multiple ways of how it can be done …
Painting a stairwell can be a pain in the rear! They have high walls, uneven flooring and create awkward angles and spaces. Stairwells tend to be one area that many DIYers draw the line and call a professional painter. But, with the right tools, the right know-how, and a few professional tips, you can get …
Painting baseboards with carpet is a fairly common task for a painter. The problem, however, is that in my years of painting, I have seen what should be a fairly easy and straightforward painting project turn out awful when done wrong. I’ve seen contractors and homeowners alike who have painted baseboards in rooms with carpet …
Decks are typically at the center of backyard entertainment. They are where you lounge, barbeque, and relax with friends and family. But to keep your deck beautiful and inviting, you need to maintain it properly. With wooden decks, this means regularly staining and sealing your deck every 3-5 years. Why You Should Stain Your Deck …
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It’s time. Time to cover the dull and lifeless neutral paints you bought the house with. It’s time to take each space and add your personality. It’s time to add some color. But, after all the hard work of moving furniture, picking the perfect color, taping the walls and spreading the paint, the new color …
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Water stained window sashes are a common problem in many homes. It’s frustrating to see not only the eyesore of a stained window sash and sill but window are expensive and nobody wants to replace their windows before they have to! Thankfully, repairing window sash and sill damage is an easy DIY project that requires …
