Your primer coat is really important when painting new dry wall, as it preps the surface of the walls and ceiling to improve the paint's adhesion and coverage. But how many coats of primer do you need ...

Priming may seem like a time-consuming extra step, but it is vital if you want any paint project to last. However, a single coat may not be the best approach. So, how many coats of primer do you need?

Key Points The best thing you can do for a smoother, faster base is pick the right type of primer.There are specialty primers for drywall, mold, exteriors, and more.Prepping lightly, tinting primer, ...

Even if you find a shade you love online or in a friend's house, make sure it looks good in your own space before covering the walls. Kitzcorner Fresh paint is a simple way to give your home a new ...

Somewhere, probably at this very moment, a homeowner is picking up a paintbrush. Or thinking about it. “Traditionally, interior painting is the No. 1 do-it-yourself project,” says Debbie Zimmer, a ...

A little paint, a lot of patience and ... poof! Your home has an entirely new look and feel. All it takes is a few gallons of paint and a handful of other inexpensive tools. "Painting is becoming the ...

The goal of every painter is to paint neatly and quickly. This can be challenging. My neighbor recently spent an entire week painting his bedroom, and ended up with nearly as much paint on himself as ...

I visited a friend’s office the other day to see how things were turning out with her small renovation. This wasn’t a real job for me though, I merely pitched in suggestions for replacement fabrics ...

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