Painting Techniques

Painting techniques add texture, dimension, and style to walls with these step-by-step painting techniques. Follow our decorative painting technique tips to determine what finish is best for your room or project. Plus, learn the techniques to paint more than just walls.
teal pattern wall
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cottage farmhouse dining and breakfast nook with blue floors
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four open paint cans with paintbrush on top
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dark color washed walls with styled flowers on a wooden table
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living room with blue geometric accent wall behind sofa
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modern white living room with gray painted brick fireplace
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Painting wooden window trim with paint on glass
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paint cans
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Shelving and cupboards at the end of stairs
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paint can lids neutral flowers
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Wood Plank Walls blue vanity
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dining nook with black and white stripes on wall and floral cushion
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four open paint cans with paintbrush on top
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kitchen with dark blue cabinet blue flowers on island
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green dresser with flamingo artwork
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How to Use a Paint Roller