Simple DIY Paint Projects for Your Home

Giving your home a whole new look does not require the services of an expensive contractor to complete extensive remodels. You can make a room look new again with a fresh coat of paint in a vibrant color to brighten things up or a soft pastel to create a soothing area to relax in. No matter what your style or personality, you are sure to find the perfect color of paint at Greenwood Hardware. Check out some of the easy paint projects you can do around your home to liven it up and reflect your personality.

Accents

You don’t have to take on the big task of repainting an entire room. By adding a fresh, new color to the door trim, window trim and even the door itself, you can create a whole new look. You can choose clashing colors like adding orange to a blue room or red to a green room. Of course you can choose colors that are a shade lighter or darker than the existing paint in the room as well. The options are endless. You can also repaint wooden picture frames and furniture to add some color to a room.

Stencils

If you like the look of wallpaper borders, but don’t like the messy application and permanency of the wallpaper, you can use stencils to create a beautiful border around a room. There are hundreds of different stencil templates for you to choose from. You can use stencils in your kid’s room, the bathroom, living room or kitchen areas to compliment a theme.

Stairways

You can add color to a room and hide ugly scuff marks on wooden stairs by painting the risers a pretty color. It is best to choose a dark color that will hide minor scuff marks. You will also want to choose a paint that is easily wiped down. You can paint the stairs as well in a contrasting color or an equally dark color to help hide footprints. Get creative and paint the rail as well!

Dressers

Turn your plain old white or brown dresser into a masterpiece with a little paint. Create a beautiful piece of art by painting each drawer a different shade of the same main color. This creates a bit of a waterfall effect. Start with the darkest shade on the bottom drawer and slowly go lighter as you work your way up. This looks great on white dressers. Give your dresser a facelift by painting the top and side white and adding some color in the center.

These are some quick and easy projects you can complete in just a few hours. Of course, painting requires some tools:

• Primer
• Brushes and rollers
• Paint remover
• Painter’s tape
• Drop cloths
• Paint pans
• Stencils

You can find everything you need to make your painting project a success at Greenwood Hardware. If you need help finding the perfect colors, talk with one our friendly and knowledgeable staff members.  And if you have any other questions, we are here for you. Come on in, or contact us online.