Looking for Tips on Sanding and Painting My Walls
Hey everyone! I'm planning to sand and paint the walls in my house, but I'm totally new to this. I've heard that sanding the walls before painting is…
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Is it possible to paint over old polyurethane on wood paneling?
I'm looking to brighten up my family room, which has knotty pine tongue and groove paneling. It was coated with an oil-based polyurethane about 25 years ago. My…
Should I Really Wait 24 Hours Before Priming and Painting Drywall?
I mudded some drywall last night where the paper had come off. I applied one thin layer, then came back a couple hours later for a second layer…
Am I Being Too Picky About This Painting Job?
Hey everyone! I'm a first-time homeowner and I just moved into my new apartment. I don't have any experience with painting, but I feel a bit let down…
Is Wallpaper a Good Choice for Sprucing Up My Apartment?
I recently moved into a new apartment and I'm really not a fan of the light yellow beige walls that clash with the orange wood flooring and other…
Paint Job Left Me with Unused Paint - What Should I Do?
I recently hired a professional painting crew to paint my house, and they estimated that we would need about 25 gallons of paint. I purchased the paint as…
Can I Touch Up Painted Walls Without It Showing?
I painted my walls last night with an eggshell sheen in a color called Ecological from Behr, and I noticed some areas around the baseboard that need a…
How to Properly Paint a Bathroom Ceiling Without an Exhaust Fan?
I recently bought a house, and my wife and mother-in-law did most of the painting. However, it seems like they skipped priming the bathroom ceiling. Could anyone guide…
How to Properly Sand and Prep My Grandparents' Plaster Walls for Painting?
Hey everyone, I inherited my grandparents' home which has some untouched plaster walls with the original paint from the 1950s. I'm planning my first DIY project after dealing…
Do I Need to Sand Before Painting Over Satin with Eggshell?
I'm trying to figure out if I need to sand my bedroom walls before I paint them with a soft pink eggshell finish. They might currently be satin…
How Can I Make Paint Stick to Laminated MDF?
I bought a flat-pack cabinet from Home Depot made of smooth laminated MDF and used Bullseye 123 Primer followed by water-based paint. After applying two coats of everything,…
How Can I Prevent Paint from Bleeding Under Tape on an Accent Wall?
I just painted an accent wall in my kids' rooms, but I've run into an issue. The paint seeped under the masking tape because of the wall texture,…
How Do I Stop Sharpie from Bleeding Through My Wall Paint?
I need some advice on a problem I've been dealing with since my home was vandalized about 7 months ago. After managing to scrub the sharpie off as…
How Long to Wait Before Restocking My Painted Bookshelves?
I just finished painting my family room bookshelves using Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Interior/Exterior. I'm curious about how long I should wait before I can put…
Is $8200 a Fair Price for Ceiling Skimming?
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of removing my popcorn ceiling and have already scraped it off. Now, I'm looking to hire someone for the skim coat and…
Help with LED Setup for My Painted Canvas Project
Hey everyone! I'm diving into an art project where I've painted a unique canvas featuring a bleeding heart on a candle, shielded by an umbrella. I'm planning to…
How Can I Fix My Ruined Kitchen Cabinet Paint Job?
I attempted to paint my kitchen cabinets but ended up making a mess with drips and uneven spots. I really can't afford to hire a professional painter, and…
How Can I Patch Curtain Holes in Drywall So They're Not Noticeable After Painting?
I have some old holes in my drywall from curtain hooks, and I've tried patching similar holes before using lightweight spackle, but they always look noticeable after painting…
Best Ways to Remove Old Wallpaper?
My son just moved into an apartment that has this really old wallpaper from the 1970s. Since he's renting from family, he has to handle the removal himself.…
Should I Go with Sheetrock 45 or Just a Premixed Joint Compound?
I'm a first-time homeowner and finally getting around to painting rooms in my house. I've been following Jeff Thorman from Home RenoVision DIY, who suggests using Sheetrock 45…