Time to paint the house but been putting it off because you know how much time it takes, and you simply dread all those hours? Find yourself wishing you could just hire someone to come do it for you? This was me last spring, when our house was long overdue a new coat of paint, pretty much everywhere. My husband told me to get pricing from some local companies, but boy did they want a lot of money for the job. It was either I do it myself or forego the vacation we had planned for the summer, so you know which one I picked… I got busy scouring Pinterest in hopes of some expert painting advice that might make the job a little quicker and less stressful. Turns out, there are all kinds of painting secrets I had no idea existed. Not only house painting ideas, either. I found some cool and easy furniture painting tutorials as well. From ways to cut in trim and edging, how to get perfect baseboards, painters tape tips and tricks, to how to paint a ceiling properly, you will find solutions and hacks for all your painting needs here. Happy painting!
1. Paint Baseboards Flawlessly
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Do you love diy painting hacks? This paint baseboards flawlessly idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the paint baseboards flawlessly. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
2. Paint Cabinets Without Fancy Equipment
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this paint cabinets without fancy equipment idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Theturquoisehome at the link.
3. Quickly Paint Outlets
This quickly paint outlets idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Craftyourhappiness to see every step.
5. Paint Trim Like A Boss
Paint Trim Like A Boss – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Creatingmaryshome’s full tutorial for all the details.
6. Paint A Door Without Taking It Off The Hinges
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the it off hinges. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Uglyducklinghouse has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
10. Paint Furniture Easily
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this paint furniture easily idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Thenopressurelife’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. DIY Distressed Chair With Elmer’s
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy distressed chair with elmer’s idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
12. Paint Brick
I have always loved fun crafts, and this paint brick idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Craftivitydesigns at the link.
13. Painting Laminate Cabinets
This painting laminate cabinets idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Paintedfurnitureideas to see every step.
14. Paint An Old Piano
Why make it complicated? This paint an old piano idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the paint old piano. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Themagicbrushinc for the complete recipe.
15. Trick to Painting Ikea Furniture
Trick to Painting Ikea Furniture? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Designertrapped’s full tutorial for all the details.
17. Painted Cement Steps
From a quiet night in to a full house, this painted cement steps idea works if you love craft ideas. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the painted cement steps. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Nestingwithgrace at the link.
18. DIY Garage Paint Booth
Try this diy garage paint booth idea next time you’re after step by step instructions. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Heartsandsharts to see every step.
19. DIY Metallic Furniture Finish
Themagicbrushinc really knows a fun DIY, and this diy metallic furniture finish idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Themagicbrushinc for the complete recipe.
20. Achieve the Weathered Paint Look
Around here, this achieve the weathered paint look idea disappears fast whenever I make fun crafts. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Downhomeinspiration’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Chalk Paint With Confidence
Looking for a clear how-to that actually works? This chalk paint with confidence idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Thedesigntwins has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Paint Wood Furniture
I will admit it, I am obsessed with an easy tutorial, and this paint wood furniture idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the paint wood furniture. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Sustainmycrafthabit at the link.
23. Clean Dried-Up Paint Brushes
This clean dried-up paint brushes idea is fuss free and delivers on handmade goods. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Artzyfartzycreations to see every step.
24. Chalk Paint Hack
No need to overthink a fun DIY – this chalk paint hack idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Thedazzlingdaisy for the complete recipe.
25. Paint A Dresser The Correct Way
Paint A Dresser The Correct Way, and it is a good one. Just fun crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the dresser correct way. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Designertrapped’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Paint Laminate Countertops
I do not think I will ever get tired of a clear how-to like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Howtobuildit has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Paint An Ombre Wall
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this paint an ombre wall idea covers an easy tutorial either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Diyprojectsforteens at the link.
29. DIY Gold Plastic Hangers
Credit where it is due – Unlikelymartha really delivers on fun crafts, this diy gold plastic hangers idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Unlikelymartha for the complete recipe.
30. Repaint Your Trim Like a Pro
We go through a clear how-to like this quickly at my house, and this repaint your trim like a pro idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the trim like pro. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Paintedfurnitureideas’s full tutorial for all the details.
32. Pool Noodle Paint Brush Holder
Count me as a fan of fun crafts – this pool noodle paint brush holder idea is proof. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Littlethings at the link.
34. Cover Your Paint Tray in a Wal-Mart Bag
Skip the fuss – this cover your paint tray in a wal-mart bag idea is a fun DIY done the easy way. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Refunkmyjunk for the complete recipe.
