Q I enjoy reading about the paint techniques you use. But I am confused by the terms “rubbing on” and “rubbing back” paint. How much paint do you apply, and do you do this with a cloth or a brush? And ...

These days, smoothly-painted, wallpapered walls dominate the trends when it comes to home decor, which is all the more reason to remove texture from your walls. Removing texture, from orange peel to ...

1.How can I effectively remove textured wall paint or at least reduce its harsh visual and tactile effects? Washington The best approach depends on whether you're dealing with the kind of textured ...

Popcorn ceilings were all the rage back in the ’60s and ’70s. Applying texture to drywall and plaster ceilings was a quick ...

A fresh coat of paint on window and door frames is a simple way to update your home's interior andexterior for a curb appeal ...

Painting textured walls can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether your walls have a light textured finish or a heavy texture, going over them is completely doable with the right ...

Q–The walls of a house we recently bought are finished with texture paint with a rough surface that we don`t like. We have consulted all sorts of authorities about how to remove the stuff so we can ...

Q: Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship? Arlington County, Va. A: Removing paint from bricks — especially the types made for ...

Q–I have a large room that I would like to paint. The walls had two layers of wallpaper over unsized gypsum board. The top layer of paper came off fairly easily, but the other, which is textured, is ...