Can I paint over lining paper on plaster walls?
I’ve removed the wallpaper and found brown lining paper underneath on plaster walls. It looks mostly intact, and I’d rather not strip it and replaster if I can…
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What order would you do drywall, LVP, trim, and paint?
I’m trying to plan a room refresh with drywall work, LVP flooring, new baseboards, and painting. What order keeps the floor from getting messy or damaged, while still…
Anything I should plan for when friends help paint?
I’m getting ready to paint some walls with friends. I’ve watched a few beginner guides, but I’m wondering what’s easy to overlook when several people are working together.…
Can I paint over silicone caulk around my windows?
The interior window trim has silicone caulk, and paint beads up or peels where it touches. Is there a dependable way to paint it, or should I remove…
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…
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…