Painting Tools & Materials

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.

Removing paint can be a hassle when you’re trying to do it by hand with a sander. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best paint strippers available on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Chalk paint gives your furniture a matte look, which fits perfectly with a rustic interior design. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the four best chalk paints on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

At-home paint sprayers help you achieve a high-quality paint job at a fraction of the price of a professional job. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best paint sprayers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

A new crop of warm-weather problem-solvers for your home.

In this review and buying guide, our team recommends the best deck paints to fit a range of outdoor spaces, preferences, and climates.

In this latest version, the classic knife blade tackles more tasks than ever—and the handle gets put to use, too.

Spring into action while it’s still wet, and it’s likely that latex can be removed from almost any surface

Three paint roller tips from Mauro Henrique

Experts reveal how to properly maintain your painting tools

Use these tips on single-coat, no-odor, fast-drying paints to get the most out of every gallon

They can lay down everything from latex to lacquer—but no one sprayer can do it all

Sometimes ugly is only skin deep. Getting under those layers of old paint might reveal a valuable piece of furniture.

A bucket and screen trump a paint tray

Color isn't your only choice when picking out a paint—should you use oil or latex, eggshell or matte, and what does low-VOC even mean? Here's a guide to decoding the various formulas and finishes available in paint today

Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for paintbrushes

Plucked from a hog or synthesized in a lab, the right bristles are the key to a perfect paint job

The unforgiving art of painting woodwork

Choosing and using paint rollers and pads

Save yourself some rinsing work, and keep your roller ready to go, with this simple trick.

Get a tidy edge by using a tool you probably already own

Don't tap a lid back onto a paint can without taking this precaution

For the perfect paint job, invest in the best.

A simple step for easier cleanup