Embarking on an interior painting project can be both exciting and daunting. One common question that arises is whethe ...

There are good reasons to start your paint project on the walls, and equally good reasons to start with trim. Here are the pros and cons of both sides.

Painting the trim in your home—whether it’s wainscoting, chair rails, or crown molding—is a way to revamp a room without a major overhaul.

It helps to understand that paint adheres to wood trim chemically and mechanically. The chemical attraction between the paint and wood is similar to how glue sticks two objects together.

Key Takeaways If not detected, termites can cause substantial harm to your home’s wood framing, trim and siding. Be observant when inspecting your walls for termites by looking for tiny pinholes ...

Dear James: My house has old paneling with vertical grooves, and I want to cover it with drywall and paint it. I am not sure how to handle fitting the wood trim around the doors and windows. Do ...

Many vintage homes today are seeing the light, as naked wood staircases, wainscoting, baseboards and beams receive coat upon coat of pale-colored paint.

Downplay the wood by bleaching it to leave the pores open, then painting it the same color as the walls so the grain shows through. Try Sherwin-Williams's Extra White in a matte finish.

Brightly painted walls with matching trim make the rooms look more contemporary.

This Houston home built by Thompson Custom Homes was built with a painted brick exterior. Its white brick is complemented by Cypress siding stained gray and steel-framed windows and doors.