Paint 101

Essential Paint Store Shopping List for DIY Projects Walking into a paint store can feel like stepping into a whole new world. Rollers. Brushes. Tape. Tools you didn’t even know...

Not Paint: How to Get the Brick Look You Want Without the Neighbor Drama We get it.You love the idea of updates and painting brick. But maybe you have also...

How to Make Oil-Based Paint Dry Faster If you’ve ever painted with oil-based paint, you know the struggle.You finish your first coat, step back feeling good……and then realize it’s going...

Stop Picking Paint Colors from Swatches We’ve all done it.Walked into the paint store.Grabbed twenty little color cards.Held them up to the wall like we were making the final call....

What Grit Sandpaper Should You Use for Walls vs. Cabinets? You’ve got the paint.You’ve got the brush.You’re ready to dive in.But someone mentions sanding… and suddenly you’re googling numbers like...

How Long Does a Paint Brush Really Last? A good paint brush can last you a lot longer than just one project. If you take care of it, we’re talking...

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Primer It’s tempting to jump right into painting. You’ve got the color. The roller. The playlist. But if you want that finish to actually last, there’s...

Roll With the Texture Not all walls are smooth. And that’s okay. You don’t have to fight the texture. In fact, trying to force a super-smooth finish onto a bumpy...

Painter’s Tape Is Not One-Size-Fits-All Ever pulled off painter’s tape only to bring a chunk of your wall along for the ride? Yeah. It’s a thing. And here’s why: painter’s...

This Little Can Packs a Big Punch Got a small project? One door, maybe a cabinet. Something that’s glossy and slick and not exactly excited about letting paint stick to...

Mini Rollers: When and How to Use Them Let’s talk about mini rollers. They’re small.They’re handy.They are absolutely not for painting your entire living room. Mini rollers are made for...

Tired of Paint Bleeding Through Tape? Try This. You’ve taped your edges.You’ve got your roller loaded.You’re ready to go. And then somehow… paint still leaks under the tape. Cue the...