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Great Tip For
Painting New Trim work
Here's a good tip (as an alternative) for painting new
trim work.
Most people install the trim work - and then paint.
Well, the following tip is a great way to avoid any
mishaps. If you've got some delicate areas that would
require a lot of masking for protection, such as being
next to expensive carpet, or against hardwood flooring,
you might consider painting - before - installation.
And once installed, simply putty and caulk where
necessary, and then touch-up.
Set up your new trim either outside, or in large
ventilated room where you can lay the pieces out and can
be totally unobstructed.
Lightly spray-on (from a spray can) your finish paint - or
- brush on your favorite satin, semi-gloss, or high gloss
finish. One, or two coats should do it.
Let completely dry for several hours (or better yet,
overnight).
Install trim.
Putty and caulk where necessary.
Touch-up with your finish paint.
I wouldn't recommend going this route for new
construction. It is, however, excellent wherever a minimal
amount of replacement trim might be needed, like for a
small repair. You be the judge. I've known handymen who
have done this for entire rooms, and were completely happy
with the results.
It really is for people who might otherwise get real
nervous when having to finish painting in delicate, tight
areas that require a very steady brush, and firm control. |
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Painting tips & tricks of
the day
Painting old moldings
Over the years and after many coats of paint, door frames,
windows and wall molding joints are no longer well defined
and easy to trim. Carefully trace over the joints with a
plasterboard knife using a yardstick if necessary. The
traced cut will act as a paint dam? as long as you don't use
too much.
Paint without removing fixtures
To avoid having to remove fixtures before painting,
particularly when the pieces are difficult to get off,
nothing works like Vaseline petroleum jelly. Just spread it
on the surfaces to be protected before starting to paint and
when finished, clean the fixtures with a paper towel or a
soft cloth. |
