Getting ready to paint? Your Guides on the Home & Garden Channel at About.com teamed up to create this house paint encyclopedia to help you with all types of interior and exterior painting projects. Save money, save time, and avoid costly mistakes with these tips, techniques, and tools. Also get help choosing colors and finishes and find solutions to common house paint problems.
Pick Exterior Paint Colors
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The colors and finishes you choose can transform your house.
Pick Interior Paint Colors
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The right colors will bring out the beauty of any room.
See Pictures
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Not sure what colors? Look at at photos of similar homes.
Watch Videos
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Watch these short online videos for painting tips.
Paint Like a Pro
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Learn the tools and techniques to get the job done right.
Paint to Fool the Eye
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Sponging, crackling, color washing, and other decorative paint techniques add excitement and an air of fantasy.
Paint Any Surface
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Even smooth, shiny surfaces can be painted if you follow these guidelines.
Solve Paint Problems
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Prevent peeling, blistering, and other common paint problems.
Shop For Paint
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Ask Us!
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Show us a photo and ask your questions. We do our best to give advice and feedback.
What color is your house?
Have you painted your house new colors? How did the project turn out? Tell us about your new house paint color scheme, share photos, and see pictures from other homeowners. Show us your colors.
