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1- Door & Window frames first (and the ceilings if applicable)
2- Next the Walls.
3- Then you finish off with the baseboards.
The reason why it's important to paint the frames before the walls is that it is much easier to cut a strait line with your brush comfortably resting on a wall (compared to the tiny edge of of frame).
Now the reason why you don't paint the baseboards first is in 2 part.
1- Even if you do a great job cutting in with the brush and not put any paint on the baseboards, you're still going to have tiny drops from when you roll out the wall paint.
2- The most important reason for DIY's however is to create the illusion of a straighter line.
The logic is simple... unless you are lying down on the floor... you will be admiring the beauty of your new paint job from a higher point than your baseboards. This means that if there should be any of the trim paint touching the wall it won't be as noticeable than having some wall paint touching the top of the baseboards.
Test it... and see for yourself :)
Happy Painting Everyone!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoPaint your walls first. In most cases you will be using a roller to do this, and using a brush for the cutting in; a term for the stokes used at the edges of the wall (ceiling, baseboards, trim, electrical outlets and other existing openings).
Next you use a sash brush (one with an angle to the bristles) to paint your baseboards and trim. Use a smooth steady stroke and a well loaded brush.
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∙ 9y agoMost people who know how to paint would paint the walls first then the ceiling. This is because if you get paint on the ceiling by painting the walls it's easier to cover up then having it drip on the walls.
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∙ 14y agoTrim is detail work and detail work comes last. Paint the easy stuff first (the big open walls) then work on the trim.
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∙ 14y agoAs gravity tends to make drips etc fall it is best to paint your ceiling, then your walls, then your trim.
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∙ 9y agoProfessional painters paint the ceiling first.
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∙ 9y agoYou paint the walls first, then the trim. In fact I usually remove the trim, paint it in the garage or outside, then re-fit it.
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∙ 16y agoPaint the ceiling first. Work top down.
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Should you paint the trim or the wall first?
If you're using rollers on the walls - paint the wall first. Rollers always emit a powder-fine spray of paint into the room. No matter how careful you are, some of it will end up on the trim. By painting your trim last, you cover up the little paint spots the roller made. On the other hand, if you're not using rollers, you may want to do the trim first. When you get all the slow, detail work out of the way first you'll feel as if you're flying right along when it's time to fill in the big, flat areas. Bottom line - there is disagreement even among veteran painters about whether to paint trim before or after painting walls. Hopefully these ideas will give you a way to choose. For more help on room-painting, try: http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-paint-room.htm or http://www.hytechsales.com/howtopaint/painting_intwalls.html
Painting a house with a spray gun do you paint the trim first or the body?
Most people will mask off with tape the trim and paint the large body of the job first, then remove the tape and carefully paint the trim last.
What do you paint first walls or skirting?
You paint walls first and skirting and baseboard are best painted after or even outside if it's good weather.
What is the General rule for painting trim work?
Clear the room, gather all your supplies, and lay out your drop cloth. Scrape, off any loose paint, if needed, Remove any nails from the wall and spackle any holes, or imperfections. Sand smooth. Clean the walls and trim, if needed. Dust along the baseboards, windows, doorways, with a damp cloth. Caulk along the trim if needed. Tape off the room if you like to use painters tape. Wait for your paint to paint to be completely dry before taping off again with the trim. Apply paint again and again with a gap to dry. Give it a touch in the last. Use razor to cut the edge when it peels after dry. Clean up, put everything in the room as it was earlier. Finished work with paint in a room.
How much should it cost to paint the ceiling walls doors and trim in a 2400 sq ft house?
Very difficult to say. The square footage of a house is no real clue as to how much trim there is, or how many doors.
Do you wallpaper first or paint trim?
You Paint the trim first, then wallpaper.
If the walls in a salon are a tan clay color What do you paint the trim?
If the walls in a salon are a tan clay color, you could paint the trim in cream or off-white. You could further compliment the decor by having cream colored lamp shades and blinds.
Should you paint the trim or the wall first?
If you're using rollers on the walls - paint the wall first. Rollers always emit a powder-fine spray of paint into the room. No matter how careful you are, some of it will end up on the trim. By painting your trim last, you cover up the little paint spots the roller made. On the other hand, if you're not using rollers, you may want to do the trim first. When you get all the slow, detail work out of the way first you'll feel as if you're flying right along when it's time to fill in the big, flat areas. Bottom line - there is disagreement even among veteran painters about whether to paint trim before or after painting walls. Hopefully these ideas will give you a way to choose. For more help on room-painting, try: http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-paint-room.htm or http://www.hytechsales.com/howtopaint/painting_intwalls.html
Painting a house with a spray gun do you paint the trim first or the body?
Most people will mask off with tape the trim and paint the large body of the job first, then remove the tape and carefully paint the trim last.
What do you paint first walls or skirting?
You paint walls first and skirting and baseboard are best painted after or even outside if it's good weather.
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form_title=paint removal services form_header=8453 What kind of material will you be removing paint from?*= () Wood siding or trim () Wood deck () Wood cabinets or furniture () Brick () Stone () Concrete () Glass () Wrought iron () Sheet steel () Aluminum () Metal () Don't Know () Other What kind of paint would you like removed? (Select all that apply)*= [] Paint [] Stain [] Other Please indicate the location of the paint to be removed.*= () Exterior walls/trim () Interior walls/trim () Removable object () Fixed object () Furniture () Other
What were neanderthal first to do?
Paint on cave walls.
What is the General rule for painting trim work?
Clear the room, gather all your supplies, and lay out your drop cloth. Scrape, off any loose paint, if needed, Remove any nails from the wall and spackle any holes, or imperfections. Sand smooth. Clean the walls and trim, if needed. Dust along the baseboards, windows, doorways, with a damp cloth. Caulk along the trim if needed. Tape off the room if you like to use painters tape. Wait for your paint to paint to be completely dry before taping off again with the trim. Apply paint again and again with a gap to dry. Give it a touch in the last. Use razor to cut the edge when it peels after dry. Clean up, put everything in the room as it was earlier. Finished work with paint in a room.
Should you prime wood trim prior to painting with trim paint?
If you prime first, you will ensure that you have a consistent finish.
What were Neanderthals the first of humans to do?
Paint on cave walls.
Can you paint walls before tilling them?
Yes, but the paint has to dry completely dry first.
How much should it cost to paint the ceiling walls doors and trim in a 2400 sq ft house?
Very difficult to say. The square footage of a house is no real clue as to how much trim there is, or how many doors.
