Paint the segments, painting slightly over the edge of the tape to make sure it’s covered. Painting the wall (Picture: Louise Power) Depending on the shades you choose, you might need a few coats.

Did you know that a flawless paint job starts with proper wall preparation? Skipping or rushing this step can lead to uneven finishes, peeling paint, or visible imperfections that ruin the look of ...

Use a ruler, pencil and painter's tape for marking the wall so that the dimensions are straight and the correct proportions. Paint the area of the wall within the painter's tape with a coat of primer.

Apply primer to the wall. “KILZ or Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 are my tried-and-true favorites,” Murphy says. Once primer is dry, use painter’s tape to section off portions of your mural or to ...

Invest in 18-inch rollers for walls and ceilings, along with a paint tub, grid, and disposable tub liners to match. ... Other masking tape wisdom: A) Pull tape soon after painting, ...

Now, the fun starts. Use a paint roller to paint the stripes on the wall. Be sure to paint over the edge of the tape so you have a clean line. Don't forget about that second coat! Apply if ...

It all started when Huber tried (unsuccessfully) to use tape and black paint to give her ordinary bathroom wall a makeover by turning it into a "cute accent wall," as she explains in her first ...

From paint brushes and rollers to trays, tarps and tape, the initial expenditure can be high for a DIY homeowner. “We already have all that stuff. We’re ready to rock and roll,” says Dave ...

A savvy diyer has revealed just how she manages to get the edges of her walls so neat when painting. Usually when it comes to painting you'll buy a roll of masking tape or a small brush to clean ...

Sometimes you have to paint a very small, awkward bit, or cover up a tiny scratch. For this, a mini paintbrush will do.