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Should you paint window and door moldings white or stain them for a natural wood look?
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∙ 14y ago
That depends on...
1) personal taste... Some folks like painted mouldings - then there is the whole, paint all mouldings one colour (white or off white) or paint the mouldings to match the colour of the room debate, others prefer natural/stained wood.
2) decorating style... If the home uses a lot of wood (paneling, wainscoting, cabinetry, hardwood flooring, etc) you may want to use stained wood. If the house is painted or wallpapered you may want to paint your mouldings (see the above on the colour debate).
3) the kind of mouldings you can afford/find. Composite materials, pre-primed, and inexpensive finger-joint woods should be painted. Real wood, such as clear pine, oak and mahogany (if you can find it) can be either stained or just sanded and top coated with a top quality poly.
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Can you put semi gloss on crown moldings?
Yes. you can paint crown moldings with any sheen that you like. Semi gloss and gloss are the more popular sheens used on crown moldings.
What type of paint should be used to paint molding?
You can use either water or oil based paint, which are both available in a variety of sheens to paint molding. Water based satin coatings are very popular for crown molding in 2012 and have been for several years, while an oil based semi-gloss are the best choice for baseboards and door moldings where available.
Is interior paint good for the inside portion of a window frame?
Interior paint is good for the inside portion of a window frame if it is not exposed to moisture. If it is exposed to moisture one should consider using a different product.
Will the window paint damage a paint job?
Yes.
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Can water remove paint from a window?
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