Painting: How to Paints Walls, Ceilings, Trim & ...

A room's color affects your mood, makes a room seem more spacious, and adds light and warmth. Painting a home is a big job, but it can last, and bring you pleasure, for a long time to come...if you do it right! In a few easy steps: BR-- Get facts on painting both interior and exterior spaces.BR-- Use the color wheel, and compare paint sheens, later and alkyd paints, primers, and sealers.BR-- Estimate the quantity, and choose the correct brushes, rollers, pads, sprayers, ladders and scaffolding for your job.BR-- Prepare surfaces properly, from removing the old paint to patching holes.BR-- Know the best techniques for painting ceilings, walls, windows, doors, trim, moldings, base-boards, cabinet, and shutters.BR-- Add attractive decorative touches by sponging, stenciling and more.BR-- Bonus: tips on troublesbooting. Handle everything from peeling to touching up.