Your primer coat is really important when painting new dry wall, as it preps the surface of the walls and ceiling to improve the paint's adhesion and coverage. But how many coats of primer do you need ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Painting is the final step in most home remodel and new construction projects. Well painted and properly finished walls can be the best design feature of any room, however, when ...

Adding a fresh coat of paint is one of the most affordable and satisfying ways to freshen up the look of a room. But while you might be itching to crack open that can of paint and get started, steady ...

Don't Bother Using Primer Before Painting 00:37 The old rule was that you always put on a coat of primer before painting your walls. The new rule is that you can skip it. Consumer Reports experts ...

Cleaning your walls before painting helps the paint stick better and stops peeling, bubbling, and streaking. Use mild soap and water with a soft sponge to gently scrub walls from bottom to top in ...

Walking into a room with fresh paint feels good. The colour looks clean, the space feels lighter, and you notice the walls ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Painting is one of those home improvement tasks that people either love or despise. It’s the easiest (and ...

Chip Gaines had been a successful contractor long before Fixer Upper shot him into superstardom, so he knows a few things about painting houses. We caught up with Chip at a KILZ Brand paint ...

For most homeowners, learning how to paint a room is a quintessential part of maintaining or renovating a home. And, if you’re a beginning DIY’er on a journey of redesigning or updating your space, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- If you want to rejuvenate a room with a fresh coat of paint, you may want to consider how much preparation is required before you begin. Remember you must start with perfectly ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...