Primer BasicsYou would never apply paint directly to your car's metal or fiberglass surface, right? It's a simple concept-primer sticks to metal and paint sticks to primer. The primer coat seals the ...

If you’re looking for an easy home project that makes a big impact, there’s nothing quite like painting a room, kitchen cabinets, or even just a piece of furniture. When you're doing this yourself, ...

It’s tempting to paint walls without putting down an undercoat of primer, but experts know better. That’s because primer adheres strongly to surfaces, covers the old color better and helps the ...

Applying a coat of primer before painting can seem like a waste of time to any DIYer in a hurry, especially since many paints come with primer formulated into them. However, in some situations, not ...

It's a tough job these days to keep up with the latest in automotive paint laws/restrictions, and consequently, use an ever-evolving product to coincide with these mandates. Most of us are in a ...

In this episode of our Hummingbird helicopter build, we focus on the full body shop phase. We set up a DIY paint booth for ...

Chips in your car’s paint aren’t just an eyesore. They can also expose your car’s metal to further corrosion. You may not be able to make your car’s finish look showroom fresh, but with a reasonable ...

Can you paint over stained wood? You sure can—with the right steps. Learn how to prime, sand and seal stained surfaces for a ...