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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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
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How to remove paint from wood – with or without chemicals, or vinegar
You can remove paint from wood doors, floors, trim and more with or without chemicals and using vinegar to help. Ideal to add a new stain or to revive old woodwork.
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This bathroom color will reduce your home value, according to experts
It may be one of the most popular bathroom colors on social media, but be careful with it if you're selling
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A psychologist explains why we're all obsessed with these iconic Farrow & Ball paint colors
Their natural, grounding tones have become modern classics
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Joanna Gaines reveals the biggest mistake she's made on renovations - including her own home
We asked experts for ways to avoid this exterior paint error
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The old DIY items to throw away right now - and the ones you can recycle and reuse
You don't want old DIY tools and paintbrushes ruining your next project
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How to paint outside of a house like a pro – pebbledash, brick, render and more
Painting outside of a house is an achievable DIY – whether you've pebbledash, render or brick work. This is how to do it safely, for a professional finish.
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Painting windows: 10-steps to upgrade timber and uPVC frames like a pro
See how to paint windows properly with our how-to video and 10-step guide to painting timber and uPVC frames too.
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Can you use old, opened paint? Experts weigh in ...
While we don't want to create unnecessary waste, we really don't want to have to start our DIY job all over again
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This DIY ombré textured wall paint is better than wallpaper
Forget wallpaper: This DIY ombré wall technique is the perfect way to create a statement in any space
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The best paint stripper: 6 best buys for easy paint removal
It's worth investing in the best paint stripper if you're looking to remove paint with ease. Browse our top picks whether you prefer a high-powered heat gun, or the paste and scraper route
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5 ways sage green paint can give your home a spring update
Sage green paint is EVERYWHERE at the moment, so here are a few ways to work that on-trend colour into your space
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The biggest mistake you can make when painting furniture, according to Frenchic founder
If you've got an upcycling project lined up, it's worth noting this advice from someone who really knows their stuff
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Interiors expert Kate Watson-Smyth shares the best paint colour for a small room ... and it may not be what you think
Paint can change everything when you don't have much square footage to play with
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Experts are calling this paint shade the next Millennial Pink
Prepare to inject this earthy shade into your home this spring and summer
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How to get paint out of carpet – acrylic, gloss, emulsion – dried up or not
Here's how to get paint out of carpet whether you've been using acrylic, oil or gloss, and whether it's dried up or not...
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This retro paint shade will be big news in 2021 - stay ahead of the curve and add to your home now
Is peach having a comeback? Real Homes investigates
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Revealed: The most-popular Benjamin Moore paint colors of 2020
If you're in need of a tie-breaker for choosing your next paint color, seek out one of these top-selling shades from Benjamin Moore
