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 …
Painting ceilings can be tricky. I’ve already covered how to paint textured ceilings on DIY Painting Tips, but today, I want to go over how to paint high ceilings. Over the years, high ceilings have become more and more popular. According to this New York Times article, around 2000, 9-foot ceilings became more common in …
Orange peel texture is a splatter texture that is sprayed onto walls and ceilings to give them a texture that is similar to an orange peel. There are quite a few different reasons why someone would want to spray an orange peel onto their walls or ceilings. But many people feel that spraying one is …
You’ve bought your paint, drop cloths are in place, roller and brush are ready to go, but you’ve got one big problem…How Do You Paint Behind The Toilet? No matter how you look at it, you can’t figure out a good way to get in behind your big smelly toilet. You’re not going to remove …
Just a quick introduction before the post! My name is Ryan Cunningham and I have been a professional painter for the last 16 years, the last 7 of which I have run a cabinet refinishing shop. I have done over 100 kitchen refinishes and over 1,000 total paint jobs. Painting kitchen cabinets is one of …
Shutters are usually the finishing touch on a home’s exterior. They add elegance, character and bring the home to life. While shutters originated as a practical way to control light into a home, protect from the elements and add a level of security to a home, today’s shutters are typically cosmetic and just add to …
Painting trim is among the most common painting tasks that homeowners undertake, right along with walls and cabinets. Painting your trim can completely change the look and feel of a room, it can brighten the space or make it more elegant. I’ve painted a lot of trim over my 15-year painting career. I’ve brushed out …
If you walk into any store that sells paint, such as Sherwin Williams, Home Depot and Lowes, chances are that when you go to look for a brush you are going to be overwhelmed. Once you are overwhelmed with choices, odds are you will probably just go with some basic brush for $4-$5 “just cause”. …
As a painter for over 15 years, I’ve learned that cleaning my paint brushes is essential and that a high-quality paintbrush is an absolute must. I often spend at a minimum $20 on my brushes. Three of my favorites are the 3″ Purdy Pro-Extra Glide for interior painting, the 2″ Purdy White Bristle Brush for oil-based …
If you’ve ever tried to paint a ceiling, you’ve probably run into the issue of having visible roller marks on your ceiling when finished. This can be horribly frustrating. You’ve taken your time, put in the work and the results don’t add up. Luckily, there are a few simple ways to eliminate those awful roller …
One question I get asked over and over is “How long does it take to paint a room?”. I get asked this question from potential clients, other painters and friends looking for a favor. The reason people want to know how long it takes to paint a room is typically they want to know if …
Removing paint from different surfaces can be one of the most frustrating things for the DIYer. Whether you got paint on your floor when you were doing a painting project or if you are trying clean up someone else’s old mess, the task is difficult and there is a ton of different (often times useless) …
Maybe you’re like me and you love the idea of a good challenge, maybe you’ve always dreamed of being your own boss, or maybe you don’t want your income limited by anything other than how hard you are willing to work. If these describe you, then starting your own painting business might be the challenge …
Love it or hate it, many homes have the traditional popcorn ceiling texture, its cheap and it does the trick. What many people don’t realize is that spraying this texture is actually incredibly easy and a perfect project for any DIY Painter. Whether you have to do a small repair, a whole room or even …
The name “living room” says it all. It’s where you do your living. This is the room where you spend time relaxing, entertaining friends and catching up with your loved ones. You want it to make a statement but you also want it to be more than just a showplace. A living room should be …
Metal patio furniture is great because it can truly last a lifetime. True, it may need to be repainted every 5-10 years, but as long as you don’t allow it to get overly rusty then repainting your metal patio furniture can be easy. I recently had a client drop off a set of metal patio …
Back in the 60s, 70s and 80s, wood paneling was considered a great looking and easy to maintain wall covering. Today, not so much. The biggest problem with wood paneling is that it is dark and doesn’t reflect light well. This causes the rooms that have wood paneling in them to feel dark and less …
In this post I want to go over a problem that many DIY painters experience and a handful of simple solutions. That problem is brush marks. Today, I want to particularly address brush marks when painting a door, either cabinet doors, regular doors or really any piece of wood or furniture that you want to …
Bathtubs get old. Just like the walls, cabinets, furniture and other things around your house, bathtubs can get scratches, dings and discoloration over time. But unlike other items around your home, most people don’t realize that they can refinish their tubs, they think they have to live with the old tub or replace it. With …