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How to Paint a Ceiling With These Pro Tips

Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...
When you think about painting a room, chances are you’re picturing giving your walls a refresh, or a makeover in a new color. But ceilings are a different type of canvas—one that can change the ...
Although smooth walls have been the trend for many years now, some homes still have popcorn or textured ceilings. As with all walls in your home, there will come a time when you may want to paint it.
There's more to painting a room than just picking up a roller, from choosing a color to filling cracks and holes to laying down masking tape.
Before you begin painting your ceiling, Vaamonde suggests moving as much furniture as possible from the room. Large pieces, however, can be pushed to the center of the room and covered completely with ...
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Believe me, you're not alone. These atriums and "great rooms" are designed to wow homebuyers, but homeowners are often less thrilled when they realize that routine maintenance and painting in these ...
There's nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to make a room feel like new, but how many people feel comfortable and confident about painting a room themselves? The process can seem tedious, time ...
Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...
Your paint color picks do more than set the mood for your room. They can create an optical illusion to make your room look bigger, smaller, cozier—or even make your ceilings feel taller. And if you're ...
Q:We have a "popcorn" ceiling that hasn't been painted for more than two decades, and, although it looks fairly stable, it seems to be dropping powder, which we fear could be asbestos. We would like ...