Painting & Wall Covering

SHOULD I PAINT THE WALLS OR THE CEILING FIRST?

Whenever you’re painting, start at the top. Paint the ceiling first, then the walls. Then do the windows and doors.

Rosie’s Painting Consumer Guide

Download Painting Consumer Guide PDF Painting your house may seem like something almost anyone can do. You can easily buy

REFRESHING DULL, CHIPPED AND DAMAGED PAINT

REFRESHING DULL, CHIPPED AND DAMAGED PAINT The exterior and interior walls of our homes endure a lot of wear and

IS EXTERIOR PAINTING A DO-IT-YOURSELF JOB?

Painting the outside of your house can be a job for a homeowner, a big job. You’ll need a good

HOW SHOULD I STORE LEFT OVER PAINT?

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I PAINT THE OUTSIDE OF MY HOUSE?

The biggest mistake homeowners make when it comes to painting their homes is putting it off for too long. Paint

HOW MUCH PAINT WILL I NEED FOR AN INTERIOR ROOM?

A rule of thumb: Plan to use one gallon for every 400 square feet you’ll paint. If you prime your

HOW MUCH PAINT THINNER SHOULD I ADD TO MY EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINT?

A one-word answer: none! When you’re painting your siding and trim, don’t skimp on the paint. One of the biggest problems

HOW LONG WILL A PAINT BRUSH LAST?

HOW LONG WILL A PAINT BRUSH LAST? Rosie’s favorite paint brush is 20 years old! It’s lasted that long for

HOW DO I PROPERLY STORE PAINT AND OTHER DIY MATERIALS?

STORING PAINT AND OTHER DIY PROJECT MATERIALS Buckets of paint: Saving leftover house paint could be important. You need that

HOW DO I FINISH WOOD?

Like all painting and finishing jobs, wood staining works best if you spend some time preparing the surface before you

HOW CAN I PAINT MY INTERIOR WALLS LIKE A PRO?

If you’ve ever painted a room inside your house, you know what I mean when I talk about an “oops!”

HOW CAN I CUT IN STRAIGHTER LINES AROUND EDGES AND CORNERS WHEN I PAINT?

Try putting more paint on the brush. You’ll make more mistakes when you try to cut in if you don’t

DO YOU NEED TO REPAINT THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOUSE?

IS IT TIME TO REPAINT? HERE ARE 8 WARNING SIGNS When you’re living in a desert climate, your home’s exterior

DO I NEED TO USE HIGH-GLOSS PAINT IN THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM?

DO I NEED TO USE HIGH-GLOSS PAINT IN THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM? There was a time when the only paint

Can We Caulk?

Inspect The Caulking In Your Bathrooms & Kitchens So, the caulking around your kitchen and bathroom sinks, tubs, windows, and

CAN I STAIN A FIBERGLASS DOOR?

You can stain a fiberglass door, and you’ll be pleased with the result. But be aware: You don’t use the

CAN I PAINT OVER CRACKED OR DAMAGED WOOD?

If you apply good paint to bad wood, that paint isn’t going to make it through a year. Before you paint,

WHAT PAINT SHOULD I USE, AND WHERE?

Painting may seem like an easy job, but one look at the variety of paint out there can get you

WHAT COLORS WORK WELL ON CEILINGS?

If you’re tired of your plain white ceilings, consider painting them in another color or adding a pattern. A faux

WHAT COLOR DID ROMEY PAINT THE BABY NURSERY?

Since the room we designated for the nursery had been previously painted lime green and pink, a re-paint prior to

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OIL-BASED VS. WATER-BASED PAINT?

My thoughts are evolving! Being of the old school, my preference has always been oil base especially for finer paint

Is ceramic elastomeric paint good for my home?

SHOULD I PAINT MY HOME WITH CERAMIC PAINT? Manufacturers of “insulating” paint claim it can save you from repainting your

IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING ANY PAINT JOBS, ASK THESE QUESTIONS

THE RIGHT QUESTIONS TO ASK PRIOR TO HIRING A PAINTER FOR YOUR HOME There are a lot of paint products

DOES COLOR AFFECT THE LIFE SPAN OF EXTERIOR PAINT?

Yes, some colors fare better in the weather and under the sun than others. In Arizona, you’ll wind up repainting