Your cabinetry may also need a fresh coat, Alexandra Azat of Plaster and Patina points out. “Cabinetry is one of the most ...

Q. How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an issue, can ...

Paint is about to get louder, warmer, and far more personal, and the rooms that still cling to yesterday’s safe shades will look tired almost overnight. Designers are already steering clients away ...

Q: I want to do some interior repainting, but the ceilings have dark stripes on them that I was told are caused by burning candles and my wood stove. The stripes don’t seem to wash off. The stripes ...

A few weeks back, I replied to a reader's question about "ghost shadows" on his ceiling. It isn't as spooky as it sounds. The reader was asking about paint he could use to hide the lines, which ...