Before you begin painting your ceiling, Vaamonde suggests moving as much furniture as possible from the room. Large pieces, however, can be pushed to the center of the room and covered completely with ...

When you think about painting a room, chances are you’re picturing giving your walls a refresh, or a makeover in a new color. But ceilings are a different type of canvas—one that can change the ...

Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

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My husband and I are moving to a house with a complicated room, a room that requires a vision. We had selected a color for the space in question, a den-like, narrow family room with a feature ...

Before painting, clean the surface well to eliminate dust and loose particles. Dust and loose particles prevent the paint from properly adhering to any surface. Use two-inch wide painter’s tape to ...

We think of a room as being four walls of opportunity. We can add color to those walls with paint, art, or furniture and when that's complete, we usually call it "done." But there's actually one more ...

Ceilings are usually the forgotten, fifth wall — kept white and bare, even if the rest of a room has been meticulously decorated. But to professional designers, neglecting the ceiling amounts to ...

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