Your Guides to Architecture, Interior Decorating, and Home Repair have teamed up to create this house paint encyclopedia to help you with your house painting project. You'll find tips, techniques, and tools for exterior house painting, painting interior rooms, and painting special surfaces like tile and paneling. Most importantly, this house paint encyclopedia has links to the information you need before you select house paint colors and finishes.
Prepare To Paint
Preparation is the key to a successful paint job. Here's how.Paint Any Surface
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Even smooth, shiny surfaces can be painted if you follow these guidelines.
Paint Tile
Paint Over Paneling
Paint Cabinets
Paint Old Wood
Decorate With Paint
Sponging, crackling, color washing, and other decorative paint techniques add excitement.Choose Colors & Finishes
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The colors and finishes you choose can transform your house.
Pick Exterior Colors
Pick Exterior Siding
Pick Interior Colors
Choose a Color Scheme
Red, White & Blue Schemes
Pick the Right Finish
See Pictures
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Not sure what colors? Look at at photos of similar homes.
House Paint Pictures
Queen Anne Houses
Craftsman Houses
American Foursquare Colors
Watch Videos
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Choosing Exterior Paint Colors
Choosing Interior Paint Colors
Painting Interior Walls
