Choosing the correct painter’s tape for your job and properly applying and removing it are some of the most important aspects of the DIY painting process.

Scrape off excess paint with a dull knife. Apply a few drops of rubbing alcohol to a microfiber cloth and blot the stain. Act quickly so the paint doesn’t dry. Repeat as necessary.

Fast-drying acrylics can dry in as little as 30 minutes, while oil-based paints can take 6-8 hours or more, depending on certain factors.

Acrylic paint is excellent outdoors because it’s durable. Latex is a good interior paint because it emits less odor and covers well.

Insulating paint works, but some critics say it isn’t as effective as advertised at helping regulate temperature in a room.

When painting metal, make sure it is clean and free of rust, prime it to provide a good base, then paint it neatly and seal it.

Using a paint sprayer improperly is a recipe for disaster. Here’s the equipment you need and how to use it.

From acrylic spray paint that takes 30 minutes to dry to epoxy and enamel requiring several hours, learn how to speed up the drying process.