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Proper Paint Preparation

Click before you dip. For a quality paint job, the first thing you need to do is consult our collection of tips and advice from the pros.

The future of paint?

Product Review: Aura paint with colorlock technology

Tip: Keeping track of paint colorsOnline Membership Required

Editors PickThere's No Escaping the ScrapingOnline Membership Required

Washing, scraping, sanding, patching, and priming are dirty, difficult jobs that can make exterior paint last twice as long

Painting Walls with GlazesOnline Membership Required

Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazing

Painting Solutions

Answers to common questions provide advice for professional results on your next interior paint job

The Challenges of Painting Kitchens and Baths

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable

Repainting a House: Don't Be Afraid to SprayOnline Membership Required

For each hour spent masking, you'll save eight hours of brushing and get a superior paint job

Video: How to Cut Paint in a Straight Line

Painting along an edge requires a drier brush and a steady hand

Video: Make a Paint Cut Bucket

Loading a paintbrush is easier when you make and use a cut bucket

Editors PickRepainting Interior Trim

Careful preparation and confident brush work are the keys to a professional finish

Editors PickLead-Paint Safety, At Home And On The Job

Whether you're remodeling an older home or just living in one, the paint must be treated with respect, especially if young children are involved

Spray EverythingOnline Membership Required

Careful preparation and a boatload of masking tape are the keys to high-quality, high-production interior painting

Editors PickPainting Walls and Ceilings

A professional's tips for rolling and edging paint as efficiently as possible without making a mess

Repainting Kitchen CabinetsOnline Membership Required

A rentable sprayer and good surface preparation are keys to a new-looking kitchen

Cleaning Paintbrushes and RollersOnline Membership Required

A spinner makes quick work of a messy task

Rolling Interior Latex Wall PaintOnline Membership Required

A professional painter's hard-won lessons for applying the ubiquitous wall finish

Tip: Paint strainerOnline Membership Required

Tip: Cosmetic adviceOnline Membership Required

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