No one type of paint or stain is best for all surfaces, especially on the exterior where it takes a beating from the weather.

Get ready for summer with our reviews of the best gas BBQs, charcoal BBQs, pizza ovens and gazebos. How we test decking paints and stains. All of the decking paint and decking stain is applied to ...

A: Painting over a stain is often the best way to go, especially in a case like yours, where the stain is old and probably tenacious. Painting is also a good solution when you aren’t sure what ...

Behr's Premium Plus Ultra Paint & Primer in One features improved adhesion and durability. The new formula blocks stains, seals, and protects uncoated and previously painted surfaces without the need ...

Using a paint roller for smooth ceilings, or nap roller cover for textured ceilings, apply an oil-based, mold-resistant, stain-blocking primer in a shade that matches your existing ceiling as ...

I applied a pigmented stain to my house for years. After it was well-worn, I sanded it, washed it, and applied an exterior acrylic stain-blocking primer and then a latex paint (my wife wanted the ...

The best wood stains aren't always the costliest. Here are test results from leading brands including Behr, Olympic, Valspar, and Cabot.