How-To & Advice:
Home Painting Projects

Doing it yourself? Get the top step-by-step tips and best practices on painting interior and exterior surfaces in your home to make your next project a success.

PAINTING 101

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A homeowner uses a roller to paint Symphony Blue 2060-10 on a wall.

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Woman painting a wall blue with paint roller.

Interior Projects

Take on your next interior project with confidence thanks to the how-to help found here.

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Man painting home exterior a rich black.

Exterior Projects

Ready to improve your outdoor space? Tap into a side range of how-to tips and insights.

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PAINTING PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS

Avoid issues before they start with insights into common painting problems as well as get how-to advice and solutions for success.

Mildew

Mildew

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Learn how to fix and prevent lap marks by keeping a “wet edge” while painting from Benjamin Moore.

Lap Marks

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Surfactant leaching

Surfactant Leaching

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Paint cracking

Cracking and Flaking

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MORE IDEAS & INSPIRATION

Take your creativity further with design and colour ideas for both the inside and outside of your home.

Painter sampling different interior blue paint colours.

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