Paintbrushes, like all tools, are designed for specific purposes. Using the correct brush makes painting easier and achieves the best results. For most painting projects, several brushes are necessary ...

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If you’re painting a room, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to paint the trim or the walls first. While there’s no single “right” answer, most professional painters agree it’s best to ...

Dear James: It has been just two years since I last painted the exterior trim and the paint is peeling off. I have to repaint it, but I want to do it right this time. Please give me some advice on how ...

A home with beat-up trim is like an outfit with scuffed shoes—you can deal with it, but it looks sloppy. Painting the trim in your home—whether it’s wainscoting, chair rails, or crown molding—is a way ...

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Paint is a tried and true way to update or personalize the design scheme in your space, and updating your trim is a budget-friendly paint job that can totally transform your home. Layering just the ...

Dear Thomas: With proper preparation and application techniques, the paint should not peel for at least twice that long and probably longer. The quality of the paint has some impact on it, but even ...

A solid exterior paint on a front door could increase your home’s value. Studies have found when the front door is painted the right hue, homes can fetch upward of $6,000 more in resale value. But ...

Here’s a foolproof, can’t-go-wrong formula: Flat or eggshell finish for walls and semi-gloss for baseboards, window and door casings, doors and moulding. The reasoning? Flat paint doesn’t reflect ...