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Brush Up On Your Techniques

Don't know the basic terms used in painting? Start here before you even pick up a roller or try "cutting in."

Check out the visual pictorial of these techniques in our Design Gallery under "6 Painting Techniques."

Basic Painting Terms 101

Take a few minutes to review these basic painting skills; it will make a big difference in your final results.

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