Interior Painting

Helpful advice on color and color schemes, tips on selecting the best colors for a particular room or indoor space, and information on color psychology. Tips on a variety of related topics ranging from surface preparation to selection of the best paint sheen for a particular application to selection of the best quality paints.

Best time to paint a new home is when you move in

New Digs? Don’t Wait to Paint!

May 23, 2013 by Debbie Zimmer

One of the very best times to do interior painting is when you’re moving into a new house or apartment.

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powder room

Pointers on Painting the Powder Room

April 23, 2013 by Debbie Zimmer

This humble part of the house should actually be given extra thought before undertaking to paint it, since the room presents special challenges.

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Valentine's Day

Show Your Home Some Love This Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2013 by Debbie Zimmer

If you believe that "home is where the heart is," why not show a little love for your abode this Valentine's Day? You can... revitalize things with a colorful new coat of interior paint.

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Young Woman Smiling Holding Paint Roller

Interior Painting Comes Alive in the Dead of Winter

January 29, 2013 by Debbie Zimmer

As colder weather drives homeowners indoors, one project that picks up steam is interior painting.

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Paint Banisters

Your Paint Shouldn’t Go Soft on Banisters

September 9, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

If the paint color on the banisters and railings inside your home is fading unevenly, the cause may be the type of paint that was used on them. Certain enamel paints tend to soften when exposed to natural oils left from handprints and fingerprints.

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Touch-up Painting

Use a Deft Touch When Doing Touch-ups

June 22, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

Making a paint touch-up is typically a simple fix, if you go about it the right way. But as with so many aspects of interior painting, there’s an art to getting the best results, even when doing touch-up work.

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color-washed wall

Using Glazes and Washes for Creative Effect in Decorative Interior Painting

March 23, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

Interior painting typically involves the application of solid paint color to walls and woodwork. But glazes and washes can be used to beautify interior spaces with “broken” or dappled color.

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painting kids room

It's Okay to Get Playful When Painting Kids' Rooms

January 16, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

Painting kids’ rooms should be fun. Using strong, bright paint colors is one of the keys.

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Tips on Color Selection for Affordable Interior Painting

August 23, 2010 by Debbie Zimmer

Even if your budget is limited, there’s one home remodeling project that is still affordable, and fun, too: interior painting.

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striping with paint

Are You the Stripe Type?

August 23, 2010 by Debbie Zimmer

If you’re seeking a new look for your interior walls, think about turning to stripes. Applying your paint in panels can produce a variety of effects and even solve some nagging problems with your room dimensions.

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