Painting Ideas

Creative, inspiring ideas from color experts on using paint to beautify the home, both inside and out. Tips and techniques used by the pros to refresh and revitalize, create calm and excitement, and elevate the appearance of any painted surface.

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March 6, 2013 by Debbie Zimmer

For more than 20 years, the Paint Quality Institute website has championed the “quality paint job” message and has made every effort to deliver timely information on color, trends and technical innovations.

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luxury basement

“Add on” to Your Home by Painting the Basement

May 22, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

Given the difficulty of selling a house these days, many homeowners looking for more living space are converting basements, attics, and even garages into extra “rooms” where there once was just storage.

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Holiday Table Setting

Interior Painting Can Offer a Quick Fix to Your Home for the Holidays

November 21, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

By doing interior painting, you can dramatically upgrade your home décor for the holidays. And this type of remodeling is affordable even in the gift-giving season, typically costing a do-it-yourselfer less than $100 a room.

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painted colorful ceramic vases

Treat Your Eyes to a Color Surprise

August 3, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

One thing that makes life exciting is the unexpected. Since surprises are so much fun, why not incorporate a few into your home décor? It’s easy and inexpensive with paint.

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distressed furniture

Furniture Distressing Can Be a Relaxing Pastime

July 25, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

Most home painting is undertaken as periodic maintenance as well as aesthetics, but there’s one painting project that is purely pleasurable: distressing furniture. Yes, the project involves paint and brushes, but so too does fine art.

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spring-house

Now That It’s Spring, What to Paint First

May 18, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

As the days get longer and the weather warmer, a homeowner’s thoughts turn naturally to. . . painting! But when it comes to home painting, what to do first?

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Garage Doors

Upgrading the Garage: Give Your "Second Entranceway" a Little Respect With a Fresh Coat of Paint

March 22, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

Most homeowners keep their front door freshly painted to make the best possible first impression on visitors and guests. But many of us neglect to paint our second entranceway – the garage.

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colorful-chairs

Paint the Unexpected

January 3, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

When painted in a different color, architectural features come to life in a home. Multi-color decorating treatments add layers of visual interest.

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chair rail

Create a Dado to Dress Up a Room

December 2, 2010 by Debbie Zimmer

No, dado is not a typo; nor is it a doodad.  Rather, it’s an architectural term that refers to the section of wall that is positioned between the chair rail and the baseboard below. In colonial times, the dado was often covered with paneling or wainscoting to conceal moisture than would occasionally wick up from [...]

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Green Eco-Friendly Paint

Using "Green" Paint a Positive Effect on the Environment & Your Pocketbook

November 2, 2010 by Debbie Zimmer

Low odor is just one reason top quality 100% acrylic latex paint is green. Because it lasts longer, this type of paint saves valuable resources, including your hard-earned money.

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