Painting
Celebrating Craftsmanship | Stephanie’s Pro Image Painting
In business for almost 20 years, New Hampshire painter Stephanie Young took a simple painting business and turned it into a true craftsmanship success story.
How Paint Color Can Brighten A Room
Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner make the most of their natural light by choosing different shades of the same paint color, reflecting light as needed throughout the space.
Two-Tone Kitchen Pantry Design
A design-build duo gives their pantry a simple yet striking two-tone paint treatment.
Mauro’s Take on Color Choice
Paint expert Mauro Henrique explains how to choose colors, what homeowners should look for, and even his favorite color for almost anything.
How to Paint Pine Paneling
A homeowner recently updated their home office by painting the ceilings and installing crown molding. However, the rest of the office is feeling quite outdated, with pine paneling covering more than halfway up all of the walls. When she decided it was time to cover that paneling, she called the Ask This Old House team for help, and paint expert Mauro Henrique answered the call.
How To Paint Trim
A renewed look for your baseboards, crown molding, and casing might be all you need to breathe new life into a tired room. Check out this guide on how to paint trim.
How to Paint Over Spray Paint Graffiti
Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner cover her son’s old graffiti artwork on her garage walls.
Best Bold Paint Colors for Your Home
Learn how to apply bold paint colors in your home from designers.
How to Paint a Front Door
Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner get their front door to pop with a little repair and a fresh coat of paint.
Why is Prep Important Before Painting?
Painting expert Mauro Henrique tells us why prep work is important before painting, how he prepares for a paint job, and why we shouldn’t try skipping this critical step if we want a great finish.
How to Whitewash an Outdoor Bench
Painting contractor Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor how to give an antique outdoor bench a new life by giving it a whitewash finish.
Easy Guide to Paint Finishes
Trying to choose a paint finish? Read this guide to learn how to pick the right sheen to make your next interior paint project pop.
How to Paint Metal Cabinets
Painting expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner repair their 70-year-old cabinets with freshly-matched paint.
7 Ideas for Color-Blocking Walls with Paint
Get inspiration and instruction for this easy yet impressive paint technique to add interest to your interiors.
A Budget-Friendly Fireplace Refresh
A blah brick hearth gets a cheery cottage-style refresher with some clever DIY woodwork and a high-contrast paint job
Mauro’s Pro Tips for Paint Project Clean Up
Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor which paints are easiest to clean as well as how to clean up after a paint job.
How to Paint a Fireplace and Hearth
Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner tackle a controversial project: painting an exposed brick fireplace.
How to Paint a Concrete Foundation
Painting expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner refresh and protect their foundation with a new coat of paint meant for masonry surfaces.
Simple Guide to Interior Paint Finishes
Paint expert Mauro Henrique teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything anyone needs to know about interior paint finishes, including different sheens and their durability.
How to Remove Different Types of Wallpaper
Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor some methods for removing different types of wallpaper, and Kevin’s shocked at the results.
Interior Painting Tips: Best Practices from an Expert
This Old House painting expert Mauro Henrique shares his best practices for achieving a flawless finish.
Creating Moods with Paint Colors
Here’s how designers think about choosing and using the right shade of paint to achieve the perfect look (or mood).
The 7 Best Paintbrushes (2024 Review)
Paintbrushes come in many shapes and sizes to best fit the project you’re working on. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best paintbrushes available on Amazon to help you find the best option for your painting project. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How to Paint Tile
Paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner avoid a costly and drawn-out project by painting his avocado green tiles with an epoxy paint.
How to Remove Paint from Concrete
Nothing ruins the look of a concrete patio, driveway, or walkway like a paint stain. Whether it’s a fresh spill or paint baking in the sun for years, this guide on removing paint from concrete will help. It contains tips on products and techniques for saying good riddance to ugly paint stains on your concrete surfaces.
Understanding Antique Wallpaper Restoration
Kevin O’Connor heads to the Franklin Pierce home in New Hampshire to learn what it takes to restore antique wallpaper.
How to Fix Cracked and Chipped Porcelain Tile
Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor how to handle chips in porcelain surfaces.
How to Repair Cracks in a Built-In China Cabinet
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and paint expert Mauro Henrique help a homeowner solve a common problem with built-in cabinets in older homes.
How to Choose Colorful Finishes for Your Home
Unsure how to choose colorful finishes for your home? Design pro and Clare founder Nicole Gibbons is here to help.
The 5 Best Glow-in-the-Dark Paints (2024 Review)
Glow-in-the-dark paint brings your art project to life when the lights are off. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best glow-in-the-dark paints on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.
How to Texture a Ceiling
If you’re tired of the same old flat surface or dealing with a ceiling full of imperfections, repairs, or uneven surfaces, a textured ceiling may be the way to go. Texture can add character and depth to the room, making it an excellent final touch on a renovation project.
How Mauro Became a Painter
Painting expert Mauro Henrique tells us how he became a painter and a member of the This Old House crew.