Q I enjoy reading about the paint techniques you use. But I am confused by the terms “rubbing on” and “rubbing back” paint. How much paint do you apply, and do you do this with a cloth or a brush? And ...

If you want to give your home a welcoming, lived-in look, a little bit of texture can go a long way. A bouclé sofa or high-piled rug is an easy and obvious touch, but for allover charm, why not take ...

Learning how to texture a wall can help DIYers transform boring surfaces or newly built walls into visually appealing ones with rustic charm or depth. Texturing walls also can help hide imperfections ...

In this video, we'll show you how to create an abstract canvas painting using stencils, acrylic paint, and an antique effect.

Q. Some of the walls and ceilings in our older house have tiny cracks and other blemishes that make them unsightly. Is texture paint a lasting remedy for this? A. Texture paint, which usually deposits ...

A freshly painted room looks crisp and clean. But there's a lot more to getting that look than just the paint and your ability to roll and brush neatly. There are lots of small things that ...