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Welcome to the Paint & Wallpaper Channel, a BobVila.com Web Site.

Nothing brings a room—or a home’s exterior—alive like new paint or wallpaper. Get the basics on which paints and tools are right for the job, inside or out. Learn how to prepare walls and how to measure for coverage. Select colors and finishes that work. Use wallpapers to your advantage, whether for durable coverage or unique and interesting wall treatments. See how to measure and order properly. Read up on techniques, materials, and styles that will make your next project easier and more successful.



Paint & Wallpaper with ConfidencePaint & Wallpaper with Confidence
Of all home-improvements projects, paint and wallpaper are by far the most common. But there is more to interior finishes than meets the eye.
Additional Paint & Wallpaper Content
  • The Right Caulks and Sealants
  • Encapsulating Lead-Based Paint
  • Paint Tool Primer
  • Exterior Painting: Before You Begin
  • Accessible Solutions: Bath and Toilet Room Plans and Finishes






    Painting the Exterior With an Airless Sprayer
    Kevin The Barge and his crew have begun painting the home's exterior with latex house paint. They are using an airless sprayer, which uses pressure to...
    Watch Paint & Wallpaper videos from Bob Vila on TV
  • Online Paint Selection Tool
  • Shaker-Style Mural Painting
  • Discussing Interior Painting Techniques
  • Reviewing the Apartment's Paint Colors, Finishes, and Roof Deck
  • Review of the Colonial Décor in the Parlor




  • Filling the Tray
  • Paint Sealing
  • Deck Staining
  • Painting With Pads
  • Cover Up


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