Whether it’s grease from cooking, spider webs, old paint jobs, or time slowly yellowing your ceiling, popcorn ceilings get dark and dirty just like any other ceiling and need to be repainted. Removing a popcorn ceiling isn’t always an option either due to many reasons. In this post, I’m going to teach you how to …
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Are you starting to grow tired of looking at your old, outdated kitchen and bathroom cabinets? Do you have the materials all set up to paint your cabinets, and now you’re looking for an excellent cabinet drying rack? Stop and stay awhile; you’ve come to the right place! These best cabinet door drying racks will …
Cabinet painting is a great solution for updating worn-out or old-school cabinetry. And with so many Sherwin Williams cabinet paint options to choose from, it’s easier than ever to complete a simple refurbishing project! If you aren’t familiar with the best primer, color, and specific type of paint for your cabinetry, don’t worry! You’ve come …
Painting cabinets can be a big task. Having the right paint and primer can make it easier to manage. Benjamin Moore carries several different kinds of paint that work great for cabinets and give a beautiful finish. I’ve outlined the best Benjamin Moore cabinet paint and primer. Keep reading to learn more! Why Choose Benjamin …
Installing new cabinets can be time-intensive and costly. Luckily, there are other ways to give outdated cabinets a makeover. Learning how to paint laminate cabinets is a good solution for giving your kitchen a facelift. It can be a tricky process since laminate is different than solid wood, but it can be done. Let’s dive …
Are you looking to update your home quicker by using fewer steps? Then, let us help you make paint shopping fast and easy with a breakdown of the best one coat interior paint types! This world’s times have inspired many to try their hand at DIY home projects. So why not start yourself by refreshing …
In this post we’re pitting Behr Premium Plus vs. Behr Ultra. We’re going to find out what the difference is between these two paints and if Ultra is worth the extra investment. Many consumers often feel the need to go with more expensive paint without knowing why? This is true with most products; we often …
Did you know the average cost of having kitchen cabinets professionally painted is around $5,000 for a medium-sized kitchen? With the right information, you can do it yourself for only the cost of a paint sprayer and a few basic supplies. If you’re looking to save money or just enjoy doing home projects, spray painting …
Popcorn Ceilings were a style that “for some reason” was all the rage back in the 1960s and 1970s. Hiding construction imperfections and soundproofing was the goal of this style. But, it’s led to one huge problem. Popcorn ceiling textures can change the whole look of a room and really date a house. So what’s …
Your kitchen is the heartbeat of your home, and you want countertops that help bring out that welcoming, warm, and industrious feeling! Sadly, not all countertops deliver that inviting sensation. If you’re looking to give your kitchen a lift and a fresh lease on life with a countertop color that really suits your home’s aesthetic, …
INSL-X Stix Primer is a primer made by INSL-X and owned by Benjamin Moore. INSL-X has been around for over 70 years and has become increasingly popular since being purchased by Benjamin Moore in 2008. INSL-X has two main products that many DIY Painters ask me about; those are its Stix Primer and its Cabinet …
Removing wallpaper can be an absolute nightmare. It comes off slow, damages your walls, and creates an uneven painting surface for your painting project. Nobody likes peeling off wallpaper, and most professionals dread this task. How To Remove Wallpaper: The Right and Easy Way But, removing wallpaper doesn’t have to be complicated. I have a …
This is a review of Zinsser Mold Killing Primer, what it does, where you should use it, and how I use it. I have been painting for roughly 20 years now. I’ve done everything from kitchen cabinet painting to exterior painting and restoration work. You can purchase Zinsser Mold Killing Primer here. I actually come …
In this post, I am going to be addressing how to make paint dry faster. I am not going to be giving any absurd ideas here, just real-world examples and ideas that I have actually used myself in my 20 years of painting. I decided to write this post on making paint dry faster for …
More specifically, can painting over oil based paint with latex paint be done? Yes, and I’ll show you exactly how. A common question I get from clients and here on DIY Painting Tips is “Can I paint latex over oil paint on my cabinets?”. It turns out that there is a lot of confusion on …
To get the best paint job possible, you usually need to primer your surfaces before applying the topcoat. In fact, the right primer will usually make or break a difficult painting job. This Is A Review of Kilz 2 All Purpose Primer Kilz 2 All Purpose Primer is a great general purpose and low-cost primer. …
Primers are easily the most essential, and often most over-looked step in painting. Get the primer wrong and you may have a disaster on your hands as your paint begins peeling, allowing bleed through, or easily chipping off. Get your primer right, and you’ll have a great looking and long lasting paint job for years …
You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your garage or the best paint for garage walls. We get it; your garage isn’t at the forefront of your priorities for remodeling. You park your car, store old exercise gear, maybe even half-full cans of paint in there. You think about cleaning it but …
Enamel paint has a glossy and durable finish great for areas of your home such as trim, kitchen cabinets, and doors. Enamels stand up well to use since they have a hard and scratch-resistant surface. They are often used in areas such as kitchens and bathrooms since they are water- resistant and washable. There are …
DIY remodeling transforms a house into your dream home, but how do you maintain that just-painted feeling? You learn how to clean painted cabinets, so they’re as immaculate as the day you painted them. Clean kitchens just feel different, ready for your next cooking adventure, or primed to host an impromptu get-together. And cleaning the …