7 Tricks to Painting Like a Pro

Frank Fontana shares tips to help you give your walls a professional paint job.

By Frank Fontana
Original Content | November 07, 2009

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Frank Fontana's Painting 101

Why are some people hesitant to tackle a home painting job? What typically steers people away from DIY painting are these two things:

The fear of making a mess
The fact that it takes time and patience to paint well

With a little planning and a few tricks of the trade that I've picked up over the years, you can cast your fears aside and give your walls a coat of fresh and flawless paint.

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