Pro painter Jim Lacey demonstrates simple tips and techniques for caulking, masking, priming, and painting..

Get the lowdown on the four most common formulations, and an overview of specialty primers for every possible substrate and situation, so you can find the right product for the job.

Never clean dust off drywall before priming.

How to make and use a cut bucket and how to load a brush with the right amount of paint to get excellent results without making a mess.

A pro painter shares 8 essential steps to get a smooth, blemish-free finish when painting molding.

These tricky transition areas require not only the right technique but also the right brush.

Stain and finish the trim first, and then paint the ceiling.

Drywall pro Myron Ferguson gives advice on how to get walls ready to paint if there's damage and glue left behind after stripping wallpaper.

Save thousands by painting cabinets instead of replacing them.

This simple tip for using painter's tape will get you clean results every time.

Spraying primer/surfacer can be faster and less expensive that skim coating drywall when you want a perfect paint job.

A professional's tips for rolling and edging paint as efficiently as possible without making a mess.

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable.

Careful preparation and confident brushwork are the keys to a professional finish.

Even in a closet, brightness and light is what you want in a design setting. To make a dim interior space really seem airier, keep in mind that white is the new black.

A professional painter's hard-won lessons for applying the ubiquitous wall finish.

As with all painting projects, proper preparation is key for a durable finish, but it takes good techniques and careful planning to make this job look its best.

Because the binders, pigments, and additives that make long-lasting, durable finishes don’t come cheap.

A painting contractor shares advice to help you get professional results on your next interior paint job.

Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazing.

The surest way to make the best choice is to brush up on the basics.

Whether painting new walls and trim or previously painted surfaces, always begin with a primer.

Painter Frank Sinicrope answers common questions about interior finishes.

Painting along an edge requires a drier brush and a steady hand

The right brush for the job and the right technique can make painting go more quickly and give you a better-looking paint job.