Painting

Painting doesn't have to be done by a professional. Do it yourself with this guide to painting at HowStuffWorks.

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Two of the most commonly used tape products on the market are painter's tape and masking tape, but they shouldn't be used interchangeably. We'll explain why.

By Katie Carman

Is one gallon of paint the same as the next? Not really. Find out if you can use that interior latex you fell in love with on the outside of your house, too.

By Maria Trimarchi

Painting the outside of your house can seem pretty daunting, but you can save a lot of money doing it yourself. This article will give you the tools to get started.

By Dave Roos

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It takes more than a can of paint and a brush or roller to paint the outside of your house. Here are some other must-have tools to make the job look more professional.

By Laurie L. Dove

Your home is your castle, but unlike a castle, it probably requires a couple of coats of paint now and again. How frequent should your paint jobs be, and why?

By Maria Trimarchi

Learning how to remove paint from metal is the first step to getting your metal items ready to be repainted. Learn about how to remove paint from metal in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Make your metal look like new by learning how to spray paint metal. Learn about how to spray paint metal in this article.

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You'd like to paint your old bathtub, but don't know how to do it. In this article we will tell you how you paint a bathtub.

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You want to apply orange peel texture to walls, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to apply orange peel texture to walls in this article.

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Paint doesn't adhere to galvanized metal. But that doesn't that mean it's impossible to paint the stuff. We'll give you step-by-step instructions how to paint galvanized metal so it never peels.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You'd like to paint your Formica cabinets but don't know how. Learn how to paint Formica cabinets in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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You want to paint your kitchen using a spray gun and you realize that the latex paint is too thick for the nozzle and needs thinning. Read on to learn how to thin latex paint for a spray gun.

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Wouldn't it be nice if you could paint your kitchen cabinets black? Learn how to paint your kitchen cabinets black from this article.

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You want to re-do your basement, but it's too expensive to change the paneling, so you want to paint it. In this article you will learn how to paint over paneling.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You're not looking forward to painting your outdoor plastic table, because you don't know how to paint plastic. Well, here is an article that will show you exactly how to paint plastic.

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If you're brave enough to venture into the world of color in your home, take it a step further by painting an accent wall. It can make a big impact with minimal work.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Each year, American homeowners throw out 64 million gallons of unused paint. But your color doesn't have to turn to trash. There are many options for your old paint.

By Heather Kolich & Austin Henderson

Many homeowners love the look of wallpaper. But if you're not one of them, wallpaper can prove to be a total pain to remove. It would be so easy to just paint over it — or would it?

By Bambi Turner

Here's the classic definition of boredom -- sitting around and watching paint dry. But if you knew exactly what happens during those minutes and hours when paint morphs from a sloshing liquid into a thin, glossy film, you'd be fascinated.

By Kathy Price-Robinson

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Apply paint the speedy way with an airless sprayer. Learn when and how to use this handy device in this article.

By Fix-It Club

Find tips on painting siding, including the best time of day to paint, in this helpful home improvement article.

By Fix-It Club

Various factors go into determining how much paint you'll need for a job. These tips will help you estimate interior paint. Learn about them here.

By Fix-It Club

Painting shutters is best done with spray paint or a power sprayer. Since that's not always possible, learn how to use a brush for the job here.

By Fix-It Club

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Find out how much paint you'll need to buy to cover your home in this helpful article about estimating exterior paint.

By Fix-It Club

Paint rollers come in a variety of sizes and materials. Learn about the options for your next painting job in this article.

By Fix-It Club