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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
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∙ 14y agothat is up to you, i would paint the wall first
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Do you paint interior doors to match the wall or trim?
I paint interior doors to match the trim, but everyone has their own ideas.
What is the easiest way to remove paint from the exterior of the house?
I M NOT A GOOD PAINTER ,I GOT PAINT ALL OVER THE WINDOW TRIM AND WALL TRIM .HOW DO I GET THAT PAINT OFF WITH OUT MESSING UP TRIM
Do you paint walls or trim first?
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!
If you first prime your bathroom wall with Zinsser Bulls Eye Primer can you then paint over with a Latex Satin Wall Trim paint?
yes, it works perfectly, although I used a semi gloss. The paint is tougher and is less likely to soften due to moisture in the bathroom.
Why should you use semi gloss on interior trim?
Because it's only intended for trim, doors, and windows, if it's used on all the wall, it will make that wall look cheap. A better choice for a wall is a washable, matte paint that will not show off every imperfection the way a semi-gloss will.
Can paint for crown molding be a latex satin wall and trim paint?
Yes or it can be the same as the wall paint if it should be flat.
Do you paint interior doors to match the wall or trim?
I paint interior doors to match the trim, but everyone has their own ideas.
What is the easiest way to remove paint from the exterior of the house?
I M NOT A GOOD PAINTER ,I GOT PAINT ALL OVER THE WINDOW TRIM AND WALL TRIM .HOW DO I GET THAT PAINT OFF WITH OUT MESSING UP TRIM
Should you Paint ceiling or wall first?
Paint the ceiling first. Work top down.
Do you paint walls or trim first?
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!
If you first prime your bathroom wall with Zinsser Bulls Eye Primer can you then paint over with a Latex Satin Wall Trim paint?
yes, it works perfectly, although I used a semi gloss. The paint is tougher and is less likely to soften due to moisture in the bathroom.
What paint color can be used on a trim over a white wall?
The same shade of white.
Should you paint the wall or around the door first?
It's easier if you paint around doors and windows and top and bottom of walls first.
Why should you use semi gloss on interior trim?
Because it's only intended for trim, doors, and windows, if it's used on all the wall, it will make that wall look cheap. A better choice for a wall is a washable, matte paint that will not show off every imperfection the way a semi-gloss will.
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 paint the ceiling and trim the same but darker green color when painting the wall a light natural green?
Traditional decorating thought says you should not paint a ceiling anything but white. Don't listen... but do be aware of what effect you will get. 1) If your walls are a light natural green and you paint the ceiling the same colour it will cause you to perceive the green as a bit darker. The light reflecting from the walls and ceiling will have that effect. Having the ceiling the same colour as the walls can on occasion cause the feeling of being "in a box" as the ceiling will seem a bit closer than if it were white. 2) A white ceiling will cause the room to seem a bit brighter and the ceiling itself will seem a bit higher. 3) A good compromise, if you want colour on your ceiling, is to use a lighter colour of the same green as your walls. I often add white paint to the wall paint to achieve this effect. As for baseboards, window and door casings and other trim, there are three schools of thought here. 1) Paint all trim throughout the entire building one consistent colour. Often white or cream and sometimes natural wood, this gives you continuity throughout and eliminates the need to decide where to change colours as you go through a doorway. 2) Paint the trim the exact colour of the walls, frequently this is a "fast and dirty" fix in apartments etc where the cost of anther paint and the time required to be careful in applying it are factors in the choice. If you choose to use the same colour, please have a semi-gloss paint mixed to match as using "wall" paint on baseboards etc. leaves the areas more susceptible to scratching, chipping and damage. (Wall paint is not usually as hard as trim paint) 3) Paint the trim in another colour. Either a darker version of the wall colour, or a colour you find esthetically pleasing in combination with what you have in the room. In all three cases I can not stress enough the importance of getting the paint mixed in a "trim" paint.
Does paint make wood non porous?
It depends on the paint and composition. An oil based mastic paint used, for example, for waterproofing a basement is not porous, however an oil based wall and trim paint is. Check the manufacturer's data sheet to be sure.
