Painting a ceiling doesn't have to be hard work. I’ve painted ceilings before; it’s not easy. Even if you think that you’ve ...

A professional home painter shares his tips for painting both smooth and textured ceilings, with equipment recommendations ...

Popcorn or Textured Ceiling: If your ceiling has a popcorn or similar texture, it will require more paint than a smooth ceiling. Expect to pay between $1 and $3 per square foot to paint a popcorn ...

So if it’s a 10-foot wall with a standard 8-foot ceiling, you’ll need enough paint to cover 80 square feet. ... Remember, coverage will vary a bit based on the texture of your walls, ...

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 ...

Since the texture of limewash paint is created by brush strokes, technique is very important. For interior spaces, East Hamptons, New York–based designer Dan Scotti recommends preparing the ...

Paint the corners and along the trim with a brush, then roll on the finish with a 1/2- or 3/4-inch-nap roller. Once it's dry, put on a second coat. It's about as straightforward as decorative ...