Paint
Even the most simple home improvement projects will require you to think about paint. You might need to find out how to paint your house (including the exterior walls, windows and doors), or perhaps you are only painting a room and don't know where to start.
We are on hand to help. Not just with a selection of step-by-step guides, but we will also equip you with plenty of inspiration as we explain how to choose the right colours for every room and then assist you in picking the right paint type and paintbrushes or rollers for the job.
Latest Updates
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How to clean paint rollers in 5 easy steps
With this easy method we show you how to clean paint rollers, saving you money and reducing waste by protecting your decorating tools
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14 painting mistakes we all make while decorating (and how to avoid them)
These common painting mistakes will compromise end results and make the job harder. We look at how to avoid them to be the best DIY decorator
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How to clean paint brushes – remove oil or water-based emulsion from brush bristles
Discover how to clean paint brushes using dish soap, white spirit or even vinegar so you don't have to buy new bristles each time you decorate with latex, oil or water-based emulsions.
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How to clean walls – 11 ways to remove grease, stains and dirt
Learn how to clean walls in your home, whether yours are painted matt or glossy
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How to remove paint from wood
Find out how to remove paint from wood, even if it's old paint
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Farrow & Ball shares one common entryway paint mistake – are you making it?
Paint professionals at Farrow & Ball are warning against an easy-to-make entryway paint mistake, here's how to avoid it
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Color-blocking tranforms beige bathroom into bold and graphic space
From drab to fab for just £124
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How to get paint off a hardwood floor
Learn how to get paint off a hardwood floor – tips for fresh spills and hardened paint
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Paint pros reveal a common painting mistake
We are definitely guilty of making this particular mistake
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Valspar's colors of the year have been curated to match your star sign for 2022
Are you curious to know the best new color for your horoscope?
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Experts react to the Pantone Color of the Year 2022 announcement
The color leaders' audacious choice of paint hue Very Peri has got experts talking
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Color blocking walls: 22 clever ideas to add shape and style
Color blocking walls with paint is a great way to add drama, power and oomph to your space. Here's some of the best inspiration around...
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34 bedroom paint colors for a simple, budget-friendly refresh
Choosing the best bedroom paint colors can refresh your sleeping space instantly, without costing you a fortune. Be prepared for a technicolor tutorial.
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The blue paint shortage could mean you find it harder to pick up the perfect shade
Another product falls victim to supply chain problems
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Interior designer MA Allen gives her kitchenette a bold color makeover – and we love it
Interior designer spruces up a tiny space with bold use of color
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The Instagram-favorite color that Americans hate decorating with
A recent report reveals a strong reaction against much-loved pink (and orange)
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Katy Perry's new color tool promises to pick the perfect paint for your home in an unusual way
The singer has collaborated with Spotify and Behr Paint on a smart new way to choose the perfect color for your home
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Sherwin Williams announces the Color of the Year 2022
The winning color is bold and uplifting, but easy to live with
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Dulux announces the Color of the Year 2022 – and it's the perfect light blue
Light blue is set to be next year's biggest color trend, according to paint color experts
