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5 Easy Weekend Paint Projects For Your Home

Do you have plans for the weekend? While it’s nice to have time off to enjoy with our family and friends, for many of us the best time to catch up on home improvement is on the weekend.

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2 Quick Ways To End The Pain Of Peeling Paint!

Avoid unsightly patches of peeling paint by taking care of your walls before things fall apart.

End The Pain Of Peeling Paint

Ceiling Paint - How To Use It

Painting a ceiling is an easy and affordable way to refresh a room with just a can of paint.

See How To Use Ceiling Paint

Decking My Hall

Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Try these tips for decorating your home more than your traditional green, red and silver bells.

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Decorative Paint Tips and Techniques

Have you ever considered stripes on your wall? It seems so easy, yet so daunting. Here's a few tips to make your decorative wall treatments easy while adding personality to your project.

See These Decorative Tips and Techniques

Durability Beats Boredom

Let's face it, you don't live in a museum. No matter how hard you try, life (and kids and kid’s friends and pets and balls) will take a toll on your walls. Rest easy knowing our paint is up to the challenge.

See How Durability Beats Boredom

Exterior Painting Tips

Painting your home's exterior? It's daunting, we know. To get the job done easiest, follow these steps on where to paint first.

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Glidden Brush Ups: Stain Resistance

What is Stain Resistance? Failure of the paint to resist absorption of dirt and stains.

See How To Handle Stain Resistance

Glidden Brush Ups: Tips for Picking Paint Colors

Picking a paint color doesn't have to be hard! With Glidden Brush Ups learn tips and tricks to help make your project go a little smoother.

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House Paint - Great Paint For Your Home

Learn what type of house paint to use to make any corner of your home shine with personality and vibrance.

Try These Great Paint Colors For Your Home

House Painting Questions & Answers

Glidden has the experience and expertise to help your painting project turn out a success with our extensive knowledge of paint.

See These Common House Painting Questions and Answers

How Long Does It Take To Paint A Room?

Painting a room doesn't have to be an all day thing! Learn how long it will take to paint your room!

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How To Paint

How To Paint Guide

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Ignore the Little Voice Inside Your Head - Home Interior Colors For Beginners

DIY Blogger Lindsay Ballard of Makely School for Girls tells Glidden^{^®} why it’s a good thing paint isn’t permanent, that not every room needs to be a bold to be memorable and how the right product can make your project go much smoother…pun intended.

Glidden Brush Ups: Blistering

What is Blistering? Bubbles under the painted surface often caused by exposure to moisture shortly before the paint has completely dried.

Open Floor Plan Dilemma

It's difficult to find the right color combination with an open floor plan. Here's an expert's outlook on how to approach that kind of project.

Painting Project: Stripes

How to paint the perfect stripe.

Perfect Doesn’t Always Get the Most Likes

Our paint will set you up for great results and stellar selfies. However, we do recommend holding off on any flash photography until clean-up is complete.

Primer Paint - What Is It?

When it comes time to paint you are often recommended that you use Primer or a Primer Paint. But what is it?

How Do You Get Rid Of Leftover Paint?

If you have too much paint leftover from your project, fear not. We have a few suggestions on properly and safely disposing of your leftover paints.

Quick Painting Tips for Beginners

The beauty of painting your space is that it allows it to become your own. However, if you’ve never painted before, you might be unsure where to start. The beauty of painting your space is that it allows it to become your own. However, if you’ve never painted before, you might be unsure where to start.

See These Quick Painting Tips

Redecorating a Room in 3 Easy Steps - Room Redecorating Tips

Three simple steps to move you from dreaming about your room to living in your dream room.

Show Off Your Shutters

Your shutters complete the look of your windows and keep your curb appeal high. If it’s time for a makeover, all you need is a sunny weekend and a little timeless, worldly inspiration.

Consider Your Lighting - Tips for Home Interiors

Lighting can impact everything in your room. If the color on the wall doesn't look like it did in the store, that could be why. Consider your lighting before you buy.

House Paint

Check out Glidden's variety of house paint and house paint colors to help make sure you project comes out a success!

How Do I Clean Paint Brushes?

Brushes get built up with paint. To keep your supplies in top shape, follow these steps to clean your brushes and supplies.

8 Things Most New Painters Overlook

Painting isn’t hard (truly anyone can do it) but before you dive right into painting a wall or a piece of furniture, check out my list of the top eight things new painters may not know.

See The Most Overlooked Steps In Painting

My Stairway Makeover - Painting A Stairway Tips

Bringing some character and personality to a new-construction home staircase.

Your Glidden Whirlwind Swatch Box

Our most versatile gray paint color, Whirlwind, plus 4 more top grays.

Can I Paint Plastic Shutters?

The easiest way to freshen up your home is with new paint. Not sure if plastic shutters can be painted? Our Paint Specialist is here to help.

Can You Use Frozen Paint After It Thaws?

It happens more often than you think: you left your paint in storage and it froze over winter. Our Paint Specialist explains whether or not you can still use it.

Choosing the Best Types of Wood For a Painted Project

Painted furniture is fantastic, whether it's going bold with a bright accent piece or a fresh white statement maker.

See The Best Types Of Wood For Furniture Projects

Do You Use a Brush or Roller to Paint Furniture?

Read some thoughts on brushes and rollers when it comes to finishing your furniture project. Both are so different!

Does Paint Expire?

When stored properly, an unopened can of latex or oil-based paint should have a shelf life of 2 years. The best storage for paint is in a cool, dry area, away from extreme hot and cold temperatures. Paint should never be allowed to freeze and should be stored away from furnaces and other heat-generating appliances.

See What Can Impact Your Paint's Performance

Ultra Flat, Flat, Gloss or Satin Paint: How Do You Choose?

Ultra Flat, Flat, Gloss or Satin Paint - How Do You Choose?

Choosing between ultra flat, flat, gloss, or satin paint? Get expert advice on finding the perfect finish for your project at Glidden. Explore our guide now!

Which sheen should you choose?

How Many Coats Of Primer Do I Need?

How many coats of primer do you need to use before painting? Use the following primer paint situations to determine how many coats of primer to use.

How Long Does Paint Take to Dry & Cure

When you complete a paint project, you may be asking yourself: how long does paint take to dry? Often times, the hardest part of any makeover is waiting for the paint to dry.

One Easy Way To Kid-Proof Your Walls!

You can make your kid's room easy to keep clean by using a durable paint like Glidden's One Coat Interior Paint.

Painting A Front Door

Painting a front door is an easy weekend project, and one thing that will certainly cheer any entry is a fresh coat of paint.

Painting Over Oil-Based Paint

If you bought a piece of painted furniture at an antique store or live in an older home, it’s likely that the furniture or some of the woodwork, molding, cabinets or doors in your home were painted with oil-based paint.

See How To Paint Over Oil-Based Paint

Protect Yourself with a Painting Mask when Spray Painting

A particulate and paint mask is overlooked all the time. There are two masks you should use; ones for indoor and outdoor use.

Tips For Painting Windows, Doors, And Trim

Are there any tricks to painting windows, doors, and trim?

Wall Paint

Wall paint is easy to have delivered to your home or you can even get wall paint curbside pickup style with Glidden at The Home Depot.

What Do You Do With Mildew On A Surface When Painting?

What should you do if there is mildew on a surface you plan to paint?

What is the Best Paint Roller for Your Paint Project?

Have you ever stood in the paint roller aisle in the paint or home improvement store and wondered what the difference between paint roller covers was? Some are thick, some are thin, and they come in many colors. It can be confusing.

What Paint Can You Use In High Moisture Areas?

What are the best paints to use in a kitchen, bathroom, and other high-moisture areas?

What Painting Supplies Do I Need?

You know you need the paint, but what about all the other stuff?

See What Painting Supplies You Need To Get Started

When Should You Use Latex Or Oil-Based Paint?

When should you use Latex vs. Oil paint?

House Numbers that Really Pop

House numbers are often overlooked as a design feature on homes, but they offer one of the quickest, low-cost ways to make a big impact.

Winter Wonderland Entryway

Expert advice on how to bring some holiday cheer to your entryway.