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Walls & Ceilings
Walls and ceilings are the surfaces of our homes that partition our spaces and provide a sense of enclosure. They are both functional and, to state the obvious, very important to the look of our interior spaces. This section of HomeTips explores walls and ceilings--how they are built, various choices you have for building and finishing these surfaces, and how to install and maintain wall and ceiling materials.

For interior painting, see
Paint & Painting, and for wallpaper and coverings, see Decorating & Furnishing.

Explore these sections for helpful articles:

Ceilings
Guides and do-it-yourself care and repair information

Faux Finishes
How to make your own faux finishes and apply them. Includes stenciling, rag rolling, and more

Insulation
How to buy and install insulation

Interior Painting
All about painting interior spaces

Molding & Trim
A guide to molding, trim, columns, and similar interior architectural elements

Sound Proofing
Techniques and materials for making your home quieter

Wallpaper & Coverings
Everything you need to know for buying and applying wallpaper and wall coverings

Walls
Building walls, opening up walls, paneling, fixing drywall, and more