Painting How To & DIY

Upgrade decanters, vases, mason jars, and more by giving plain old glass a beautiful mottled mercury finish.

Learn the essentials for painting tricky household materials, from metal to MDF and even plastic. A little prep work and primer will help.

The owners of the current TOH TV house used period illustrations, expert advice, and modern technology to find the right hues for their home

Learn how to create a beautiful, time-worn effect on any new or old wood piece by simply painting and sanding.

A fresh coat of paint can pep up any old abode's exterior. Not convinced? Read on for paint color inspiration that borrows from every curve of the rainbow

With a little practice and a dry brush, you can use paint to create a faux fabric look on your walls resembling stylish wallpaper.

Expert advice on choosing the best formulations for your siding type, selecting the most eye-catching colors, and getting long-lasting results

Transform hemmed-in rooms with 10 hues handpicked by our color pros. Their range may surprise you

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on using a sea sponge on flat walls to create unique pattern.

Read our guide to learn how to use the fun art of paint-spattering to revive tired, old furniture and give it a fresh look.

Want the look of vintage furniture without the wait? Learn how to age furniture with crackle-finish paint in our guide.

Rag rolling paint can add texture, depth, and an old-world character to your walls. Learn all about rag-rolling techniques in this guide.

Wood grain is a classic finish you can emulate with some paint, glaze, and simple tools. Learn how to do it from the This Old House experts.

Before you pick up a paintbrush, check out our expert guide to the best products, tools, and techniques for putting color on your walls.

Use a ready-made stamp and paint to give walls a unique finish. This guide explains everything you need to know about stamp wall patterns.

In this guide, we explain how to choose the best type of polyurethane and how to properly apply it to furniture or floors in your home.

Brush on a chalk-and-eraser calendar, a tabletop canvas, canister labels, and more

They can lay down everything from latex to lacquer—but no one sprayer can do it all

Dreary white and drab beige might not make you happy—try out these mood-boosting colors in every room in your house.

Painting is a quick and affordable way to refresh any tired walls, floors, and rooms in your house.

This Old House decodes the differences between various types of stain so that you can get the look you want. Learn more here.

The experts at This Old House help you navigate the paint aisle like a pro so that you can choose the perfect finish for your rooms.

New paint is the easiest—and thriftiest—makeover around. Find inspiring ideas for transforming your home with a bucket, brush, and roller.

The quickest way to transform your littlest rooms? Take a high-impact approach with paint

With our detailed guide on how to blend old paints, you can save money and time on future painting projects.

Have a piece of furniture that you love, but it's chipped or out of style? Learn how to strip its paint and give it new life.