DIY Home Painting

Crinkle Paper Painting Technique

May 14th, 2010

If you want to add texture and personality to your walls, you can use a decorative painting technique that does not require too much prep work. It is not even necessary to apply a base coat to achieve the desired look.

Things you need

Tissue paper
Paint tray
3/8 roller and handle
Old paintbrush or bristle brush
Painter’s tape
Latex paints
Antiquing glaze

Steps to Follow

Dust baseboards using an old paintbrush or china bristle brush. Trim and crown the molding before you use a painter’s tape to seal them off. You can avoid paint from seeping in between pieces

How to Paint a Ceiling

May 14th, 2010

The preparation before you start painting can mean a big difference in the finish. Not only that, it will save you the time and effort in cleaning up after you are done with your work. You can use a roller or a brush to paint but using a roller is advised for starters.

Before you start painting, you have to remove all the curtains, lighting, fixtures and furniture in the room. For large furnishings that can not be removed, you can cover them with wash cloth and old newspapers or wash cloths to cover the floors and keep specks of

How to Prepare Your Walls for Spray Painting

May 14th, 2010

If you are going to paint a large surface, the best way to do it spray painting. If the surface is properly prepared, the process would only require very little time and effort. Plus, you get professional results if you use high quality equipment.

Proper preparation can lessen your time and effort in cleaning up afterwards. Here are 5 easy steps you can follow to achieve best results

The first thing you need to do is remove all furniture and fixtures. This is to prevent paint flecks from landing on other objects in the room as spray painting involves covering