Painting Tools & Materials

Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your painting.

Painting

How to Use a Paint Sprayer

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

ByMauro HenriqueandKevin O'Connor, Host

如何选择and Use Painter’s Tape

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter’s tape

How to Clean Paintbrushes Like a Pro

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates the most effective way to clean a paintbrush

如何选择a Good Paint Roller

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

Staining and Finishing Like a Pro

From choosing the right stain and finishing products to expert application tips, Nick Slavik shares his best practices to beautifying a wood deck, with the help of Behr coatings

Paint Spill? Don’t Panic

Spring into action while it’s still wet, and it’s likely that latex can be removed from almost any surface

Pro Paint Tips: Get the Most Out of Rolling

Three paint roller tips from Mauro Henrique

Pros' Tips for Cleaning and Storing Paint Tools

Experts reveal how to properly maintain your painting tools

如何选择and Use Spray Paint

Quick tips for applying a flawless finish with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

如何选择and Use a Paint Roller

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

Decoding the New Low-VOC Paints

Use these tips on single-coat, no-odor, fast-drying paints to get the most out of every gallon

How to Prep a Room for Paint

Get a quality drop cloth to protect furniture and fixtures from paint splatter

如何选择a Roller

Pick the right size, fiber type, and nap length for the job

How to Pick a Paintbrush

Learn which brush is the most universal and how to spot quality bristles that are right for the job

How to Clean a Paint Roller

Store a roller between workdays, rinse it right, and stand it on its end to dry

How to Clean a Paint Brush

Rinse a brush with the correct solvent, clean the bristles, and store it right

How to Roll Paint Onto a Wall

The right way to load a roller and use it without leaving streaks and bumps

如何选择a Primer

Pick the right primer for the job and for your paint type and learn when to sand for a super-smooth finish

Paint Sprayers

They can lay down everything from latex to lacquer—but no one sprayer can do it all

How to Add a Lively Wall Pattern with Stamps

Craft foam, wood scraps, and two shades of paint turn child's play into wall art

Stripping Painted Furniture

Sometimes ugly is only skin deep. Getting under those layers of old paint might reveal a valuable piece of furniture.

Using a Paint Roller Like a Pro

A bucket and screen trump a paint tray

Color isn't your only choice when picking out a paint—should you use oil or latex, eggshell or matte, and what does low-VOC even mean? Here's a guide to decoding the various formulas and finishes available in paint today