Paints and Finishes

Product Review: Aura paint with colorlock technology by Brian Pontolilo

by Jack Fleming

Washing, scraping, sanding, patching, and priming are dirty, difficult jobs that can make exterior paint last twice as long by Hugh Schreiber

Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazing by Patricia McTague Pontolilo

Answers to common questions provide advice for professional results on your next interior paint job by Frank Sinicrope

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable by Brian J. Doherty

For each hour spent masking, you'll save eight hours of brushing and get a superior paint job by Jon Tobey

Painting along an edge requires a drier brush and a steady hand by Brian J. Doherty

Loading a paintbrush is easier when you make and use a cut bucket by Brian J. Doherty

Careful preparation and confident brush work are the keys to a professional finish by Brian J. Doherty

Whether you're remodeling an older home or just living in one, the paint must be treated with respect, especially if young children are involved by Tom O'Brien

by Doug Coats

Careful preparation and a boatload of masking tape are the keys to high-quality, high-production interior painting by Jon Tobey

A professional's tips for rolling and edging paint as efficiently as possible without making a mess by Brian J. Doherty