Painting Videos

Adding a wood stain gives your project the warm finish you’re looking for. Watch this video and follow the guide to learn how to stain wood.

This Old House DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to prep and paint an accent wall with three colors arranged in a geometric pattern.

Learn how to paint a dark accent wall with House One expert Jenn Largesse. Watch our video to see how to achieve a flawless finish.

Want to boost your curb appeal without breaking the bank? Learn how to enhance your home's exterior by updating front door's color.

In this DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique explains the different types of paint rollers and then demonstrates good rolling techniques.

Want to update your home's curb appeal without breaking the bank? Here's how you can paint your vinyl garage in just a day or two.

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates some techniques for perfectly painting old wood trim with a varnish on it.

Plaster walls are a key part of your home's structure but are prone to cracks. Learn how to repair cracks in plaster walls in our guide.

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.

Ask This Old House painter, Mauro Henrique, gives a tutorial on how to set up and work with a paint sprayer for best results.

Read our guide to easily flatten your textured ceiling and discover how to achieve a sleek, flat ceiling without scraping.

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing.

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique paints a bathroom using a mold-resistant paint, in this edition of DIY Smarts.

This Old House mason Mark McCullough demonstrates how to whitewash brick with masonry materials for a more authentic, aged look.

Learn how to whitewash a brick fireplace with our step-by-step guide. Achieve a timeless, rustic look with this technique.

Learn how to paint MDF furniture with our step-by-step guide and discover tips for prep, priming, and painting for a smooth, durable finish.

In this guide, This Old House painter Mauro Henrique explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter’s tape

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor helps a homeowner apply a paint to her kitchen tile backsplash. Follow our step by step guide for your own project.

If you're taking on a DIY project that involves painting or staining, you'll likely need to use paintbrushes. Here's how to clean them.

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint

This Old House painter, Mauro Henrique, teaches a homeowner how to paint a metal front entry door properly.

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner the basics of painting a room perfectly.

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.

Choosing a paintbrush for your DIY project can feel overwhelming. Here's everything you need to know to pick the right one.

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.

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner refinish his kitchen cabinets

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to save an old, but elegant, cast-iron bathtub.

Want to take on a spray painting project but don't know where to start? Click here to find out how to choose and use spray paint.

Painter Jim Clark shows how to ready old, faded aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint

Painting contractor Mark O'Lalor shows you how to cut in paint edges with an angled sash brush to get impressive results.

Paint rolling tools and tips with painting contractor Mark O'Lalor

Peeling paint can stem from incompatible paints, moisture, or poor surface preparation. Learn how to fix peeling paint in this guide.