Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

While texture-painting a ceiling is not a solution for deep cracks, it is an attractive way to conceal light ones and add interest and dimension to an otherwise flat surface. After patching and ...

Q. Some of the walls and ceilings in our older house have tiny cracks and other blemishes that make them unsightly. Is texture paint a lasting remedy for this? A. Texture paint, which usually deposits ...

Man in painter's uniform painting white ceiling with roller - New Africa/Shutterstock Painting a ceiling may seem like a relatively straightforward task, but paying attention to the direction in which ...

(BPT) - When it comes to home decorating, texturing can do for your walls what a good coat of wax can do for your car's finish - hide a host of flaws. Poorly patched holes, uneven sheetrock, ugly ...

There are several methods of applying paint. You can use a brush, a roller, a sprayer or a pad. Rags and sea sponges can be used when creating a decorative or faux finish. For the typical wall and ...

Learning how to texture a wall can help DIYers transform boring surfaces or newly built walls into visually appealing ones with rustic charm or depth. Texturing walls also can help hide imperfections ...

Picking the perfect paint color is never as easy—even choosing a white (will it be snow, dove, or mascarpone?). Likewise, choosing the best paint roller requires some decision making. (Do you need a ...