Painting and Staining

PPG Pittsburgh® Paints Launches Innovative ColorSense Game™ 2.0

PPG Pittsburgh® Paints has put a fresh face on the process of selecting the perfect paint color by launching a new version of its ColorSense Game^™, available for free at www.voiceofcolor.com. The enhanced color selection tool provides users with an even deeper, more meaningful consideration of colors that are best suited for their personality, style and interests.

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How To Refinish Your Cabinets

To begin, you'll first need to take down all of your cabinet doors. The reason why you have to pull all of the doors off is to expose the entire surface area to be worked on; both for the doors and the cabinets.

Painting Technique: Faux Leather

If adding some warmth and texture to a room or two is for you, than a faux-leather wall may be just the project. A fabulous looking faux-leather paint job is surprisingly easy to create with the right tools and a little direction. Even if you doubt your talent as a painter, it's easy to get a professional looking result with just a little effort. Read on to find out how to fool your friends with faux.

How To Properly Paint a Red Wall

Like fashion, nothing makes a statement like red. But before you grab a paintbrush and that can of cherry, rust, or ruby, heed the story of this month's Jane-in-training, Jeryl.

How To Paint and Protect Your Outdoor Pergola

Pergolas are a charming accent to any outdoor living space. They are aesthetically pleasing, romantic to dine under and serve as a great escape from the midday sun.

How To Refinish Your Shutters

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How To Paint an Acoustic or "Popcorn" Ceiling

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If you like the look of it, or removing your popcorn ceiling isn't an option, then painting over it is your best bet. It's not that difficult of a project but it can be a tricky situation if not approached correctly.

How To Remove Old Wallpaper

Using a flathead screwdriver, remove all of the switch and outlet covers from all of the walls that you want to work on. Once you've done this, cover the outlets and the switches with blue painter's tape.

Prepare To Paint Your Home's Exterior

Before you drop that dropcloth and unfurl that ladder, is the surface properly prepared for a new coat of paint?

Faux-Painting Secrets: Give it the Tuscan Treatment

Cover your furniture and floor with tarps. Don't forget your gloves and protective eyewear. Apply taping mud, also called joint compound. This is a substance you already have on your walls in a thinner and more even coat; it helps get rid of the seams between pieces of drywall.

How To Fix a Small Drywall Hole

Everyday life leaves its reminders on our homes. If your family room walls are starting to look like Swiss cheese, relax, you can fix them in minutes.