Painting trim is one of the many ways you can liven up
interiors or exteriors. Use an accent color that
complements the main colors of your wall and ceiling
surfaces, or paint your trim white to embolden and
emphasize the other colors. Typically, working with trim
requires a brush and is slower going than painting large
surfaces such as walls. Take your time – it's worth the
patience.
Protect your wall
and floor surfaces with a wide wallboard knife, with
a plastic shielding tool, or masking tape.
Be sure to wipe the
paint off your wallboard knife or shielding tool
each time it's moved to keep paint from getting on
trim and surrounding areas.
Paint deep-patterned
surfaces such as ornate trim and moldings with a
stiff-bristled brush, like a stenciling brush. Use
small circular strokes to help penetrate into the
recesses.
Protect your wall
and floor surfaces with a wide wallboard knife, with
a plastic shielding tool, or masking tape.
Be sure to wipe the
paint off your wallboard knife or shielding tool
each time it's moved to keep paint from getting on
trim and surrounding areas.
Paint deep-patterned
surfaces such as ornate trim and moldings with a
stiff-bristled brush, like a stenciling brush. Use
small circular strokes to help penetrate into the
recesses.