How-To Painting Advice

How-To Painting Guides

Learn How to Paint Any Room in Your Home

Learn how to DIY like a pro with our exhaustive collection of helpful tips, tools and how-to's that will help you tackle any project!

Ceiling Paint - How To Use It

Painting a ceiling is an easy and affordable way to refresh a room with just a can of paint.

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Glidden Brush Ups: How to Store Paint for Easy Touch Ups

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How to Finish Your Painting Project Right

After enough time goes by, do you find it difficult to remember if you used Shell White in the living room or was it Pebble White? Was it Satin or Eggshell? Here are some easy tips on recording these details now so you don’t have to remember them later.

How To Finish Your Painting Project Right

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How to Prepare Your Walls for Painting

See how a little prep at the start of your project goes a long way in delivering a great result in the end.

How To Paint A Room

Want to learn how to paint a room? Pay attention to the very beginning of your project. It has the greatest impact on your overall success.

How To Remodel A Bedroom

If your bedroom looks as tired as you sometimes feel in the morning, it might be time for an update.

How to Save Dried-Up Paintbrushes

Take the pain out of painting. Learn tips and tricks to help make your DIY Paint project go a little smoother.

How to Store Paint for Easy Touch Ups

Painting doesn’t have to be so bad. With Glidden Brush Ups learn tips and tricks to help make your project go a little smoother.

How to Take Chances on Paint Colors for Your DIY Projects

It's okay, it’s just paint… so have some fun, make mistakes and fix it if you have to. We've got you covered.

How To Use Painters Tape

The hardest part of painting can be getting started. Not anymore. Glidden is here to help you learn how to use painter's tape and get started on your next painting project.

How to Order Paint

Shop for paint from the comfort of your own home, and have it delivered, so you can get started on your next painting project.

How To Create a Mood with Paint Colors

Color is personal. There's no right or wrong if a color works for you, but make sure the mood of your room fits yours.

How To Minimize Paint Odor?

Here are a few important steps to minimizing the paint odor while you tackle that home project.

How to Select a Shade of White Paint

Looking for help picking a shade of white paint? Look no further! In this episode of Brush Buzz with Jill and Amy, the girls break down the rules of hues to picking a shade less of a headache.

Steps to Paint a Room

You’ve psyched yourself up to paint your walls a new color. You’ve found the perfect shade. You had the paint mixed at your local store, and you are ready to get started transforming your room.

How Do I Paint Over Painted Walls?

This sounds simple enough. The wall was good enough to be painted once. It shouldn’t be all that difficult to paint it again. Let’s break down a few common cases.

Learn how to paint over painted walls

How To Cut In Ceilings When Painting A Room

No matter how hard you try to paint perfect lines where the wall meets the ceiling, it can sometimes be tough. Here are three tried-and-true methods that work.

How To Paint A Metal Exterior Door

How to avoid common first-time metal door painting mistakes.

How To Paint A Wooden Chair

Don't replace your old wood chairs or outdoor furniture, refinish them! Learn how to do it with a new coat of paint.

How To Paint An Interior Door

Once you paint the stairs and risers white, it just makes your door look dingy. Learn how to tackle your interior doors to finish the look.

How to Paint an Open Concept Space More Than One Color

Discover the best paint combinations best suited for an open concept room, while looking unique and staying color coordinated.

How To Paint Baseboards & Trim

Painting baseboards and trim are great ways to update your home. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get great results!

How to Paint Furniture like a Pro

Are you a DIYer but eager for the Pro touch? Learn how to paint furniture like a pro that will stand the test of time.

How To Paint Small Spaces

Having a small room means less work, right? Not always. Getting around tight corners and small spaces can make a paint project tough. Here's how to make the job easier.

How to Paint Walls (Rolling the "W")

Painting your walls doesn’t have to be so bad. With Glidden Brush Ups learn tips and tricks to help make your project go a little smoother.

How To Prep Indoor Furniture For Outdoor Use

Giving your indoor furniture a second chance outdoors? Learn how to properly prep your furniture for the wear and tear of the outdoors.

How To Use A Paint Roller - Dipping The Paint Roller

How To Use A Paint Roller – Dipping The Paint Roller

The sooner you start your paint project, the sooner you’ll be done. So, to get rolling right just follow the directions below and check out a helpful video on How to Dip a Roller.

Learn How To Use A Paint Roller

How to Use Paint Chips to Make Color Choices Easier

Learn about the anatomy of a Paint Chip to show you just how helpful these little cards can be.

Steps For Painting Over Dark Walls With A Light Color

Tried the dark side and didn't like it? We have tips on painting light colors over your dark walls.

How Do You Paint Shutters & Wooden Trim?

Painting your shutters and trim is a great way to give your home a bold update.

How To Paint A Garage Door

With a little investment of time & money, your garage door can quickly turn into an area of beauty that accentuates your home's style and your own personality

How To Paint French Doors

Adding a pop of color to your room is easy: paint your French doors! (That is, it's easy if you already have French doors in your room.)

How to Start and Finish Painting Over a Long Weekend

Do you like check lists and direction? You're in luck! Here's a step by step how to get the job done (in one weekend!!).

The Best Way To Paint Cabinet Shelves

Planning on painting your kitchen cabinets? I’m sure you want to paint the cabinet shelves so everything looks professionally painted when you open the cabinet door.