DIYnetwork.com Teaches the ABC's of Home Paint Projects

KNOXVILLE, TN--(Marketwire - May 27, 2009) - Summer may be on the horizon, but paint school is in session at DIYnetwork.com. The new "Painting 101" package teaches the techniques that only the pros know, with videos, articles, and color guides. (www.diynetwork.com/painting101)

Learn the painting basics -- This beginner's guide will get you rolling:

-- Dry days make good painting days. Moisture in the air keeps water-based paint from drying. Skip the humid afternoon paint project so slow-drying walls won't wreck the rest of your day.

-- Give the walls a sponge bath. Washing your walls from top to bottom is always recommended since paint sticks better to a clean surface.

-- Patience is a virtue. You've completed your mission to fix every imperfection with patching compound. Now, make sure it's dry. Then sand, smooth, and prime, and you'll have a perfectly prepared surface.

-- Primer comes before paint. Tempted to skip the primer? Primer not only provides a good surface for the paint, but it also brings out the paint's true color.

-- One gallon at a time. How much paint will it take to cover your walls? The pros recommend one gallon for every 400 square feet. Covering textured, rough or unprimed surfaces may require more.

-- Don't look back. Once an area starts to dry, it's best to leave it alone. Going back over it can leave marks and color streaks in the paint's surface.

Tools and prep -- These initial steps are the keys to success:

-- Preparing a paint kit

-- What type of brushes and rollers to use

-- Prepping walls for painting

Exterior painting -- Try these do-it-yourself tricks and save the cost of a contractor:

-- 10 must-know facts about exterior painting

-- Deciding on exterior paint colors

-- What type you should use

Don't forget to make your next painting project eco-friendly with the help of DIYnetwork.com's video and article on how and why you should avoid paints and flooring with Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

For more DIY projects, visit www.DIYnetwork.com.

Interviews available with Shannon Kaye, host of DIY Network's "Fresh Coat."

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