Q: I am planning to paint the living room and recently found out that it’s recommended to use a primer before painting. What is paint primer, is it really necessary, and how long does primer take to ...

Key Points The best thing you can do for a smoother, faster base is pick the right type of primer.There are specialty primers for drywall, mold, exteriors, and more.Prepping lightly, tinting primer, ...

If you’re looking for an easy home project that makes a big impact, there’s nothing quite like painting a room, kitchen cabinets, or even just a piece of furniture. When you're doing this yourself, ...

Johnathan C. Brewer II is a licensed general contractor specializing in kitchen, bath remodels and general construction with two decades of professional experience. He is also the owner of Brewer ...

Have the kids moved out? Is it time to paint their rooms the colors you want? Are the empty walls full of pinholes from their Justin Bieber, Beyonce, and Vans posters? Before covering their ...

Answer: Paints can be divided into two groups; water-based, and oil-based. All paints are made of either water- or oil-based binder combined with pigments for the right color (pigments and binder can ...