Painting, Trim, and Walls

Find practical answers to questions about painting trim and walls including baseboard heaters and over wallpaper, vinyl-clad wallboard, and paneling. Learn also about repairing a vapor barrier, repairing a doorknob hole in drywall, selecting a ceiling medallion, removing wall texturing, repainting walls in a smoker's home, painting and protecting dark-colored interior trim, and removing wallpaper and vinyl-backed wallpaper. These real questions and real answers may help you explore and solve your own interior wall and painting issues.

Drywall repair of a doorknob hole?

It's always easier to do it right the first time around when it comes to wall cracks?

Much to think about on the size of medallions?

Options available to attain even surface over paneling?

Poor texturing creates big headache?

Professional finish will take time for baseboard heaters?

Question on painting kitchen opens up can of worms?

Removing paper-backed vinyl wallpaper can be a two-step process?

Repair of vapor barrier may require removal of more drywall?

Silicone caulking causes problems?

Smoker, plus poor paint, caused a mess on walls?

To paint or hire a pro—that is the question facing homeowner?

Use drywall compound on wallpaper damage areas for uniform finish?

Wallpaper removal?