Painting Planning
Prepare for your next painting project by discovering our planning ideas & tips.
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Exterior Color Selection
It’s time to choose paint colors, and there’s a lot to consider. Kevin O’Connor meets up with Glen Ridge, NJ homeowners, Asha and Sunita who share what colors they’re considering, and the factors that are guiding their decisions.
Popular House Paint Apps
Here are our favorite mobile apps to help you choose wall paint colors virtually.
How Paint Color Can Brighten A Room
Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner make the most of their natural light by choosing different shades of the same paint color.
Two-Tone Kitchen Pantry Design
A design-build duo gives their pantry a simple yet striking two-tone paint treatment.
Best Bold Paint Colors for Your Home
Learn how to apply bold paint colors in your home from designers.
Easy Guide to Paint Finishes
Trying to choose a paint finish? Read this guide to learn how to pick the right sheen to make your next interior paint project pop.
Interior Painting Tips: Best Practices From an Expert
This Old House painting expert Mauro Henrique shares his best practices for painting, including the right tools and techniques.
Safe Paint Strippers: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the key differences between traditional paint strippers and safe alternatives—and why you should consider the safer option.
Choose the Right Type of Paint for Your Bathroom
Bathrooms are constantly exposed to water and humidity, so selecting a moisture-resistant paint is crucial.
How Much Paint Do I Need?
Need to know how much paint to buy? A little math can save you a lot of time when it comes to interior painting.
How To Match a Paint Color
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates how to accurately match a paint color. You can match colors using a wheel or paint chips.
What To Do with Paint Leftovers
Finished a major project? Here’s how to deal with a little—or a lot—of extra paint.
How To Prepare, Prime, and Paint a Room Like a Pro
Painting a room is one of the most cost-effective ways to completely transform your living space. Read about how to prepare, prime, and paint a room in our step-by-step guide.
How To Quickly Prime and Paint Windows
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to demonstrate a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window.
Your Toughest Paint Questions Answered
The TOH pros offer advice on your most difficult interior and exterior paint, painted flooring, and paint-removal questions
All About Exterior Paint
Expert advice on choosing the best formulations for your siding type, selecting the most eye-catching colors, and getting long-lasting results
All About Polyurethane
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.
All About Exterior Stain for Decks and Outdoor Woodwork
This Old House decodes the differences between various types of stain so that you can get the look you want. Learn more here.
All About Interior Paint: A Guide To Painting Your Home
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.
How to Paint a Room
From start to finish, we show you how to give your interior walls a new personality in just one weekend.
Paintbrushes
Plucked from a hog or synthesized in a lab, the right bristles are the key to a perfect paint job
How To Hire a Professional Painter for Your Home
To get the quality paint job you're paying for, vet your painter and make sure your contract is comprehensive.
Why Is My Paint Peeling?
Bad paint jobs can happen to good people with old houses — even when they listen faithfully to everything the paint salesman tells them. The reason is a surprising revelation about the compatibility of oil and latex paints.