Q: Is it possible to paint over wood stained a dark walnut color? There is so much of it in our house – cabinets, trim and so forth. I don’t want to have to sand them. A: There is no need to ...

They may work at a children's hospice '“ but the activity co-ordinators at Sheffield's Bluebell Wood spend their days covered in paint, glue, glitter and shaving foam.

Painting over natural wood is often considered a major mistake, but David Bromstad says it can be a good way to open up the space in this specific circumstance.

Paint and wood don’t play well together because wood has a propensity to expand and contract when it gets wet and then dries. Most paints can’t take this back-and-forth motion and eventually ...

Painting your cabinets is an easy way to refresh your kitchen, but if you want to maintain the natural look, consider these different wood types.

Moisture levels in lumber must stabilize prior to painting for the paint to successfully adhere to the wood. Construction-grade lumber has a relatively high moisture level.

But you know what? Painting those stairs worked, and made me realize that painting wood floors isn’t always crazy. In fact, there are a few reasons why you might consider doing it in your own home.