My question is directed towards the paint and trim. Do you paint first and then trim or the other way around. I've seen it done both ways. My concern is that if you trim first, how in the world do you paint around every single piece of trim perfectly without going crazy? Is there any secrets or tips to that? That is the order I would like: trim and then paint that way I have no dust in the air or on walls. Thankyou
2006-12-29 07:31:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
When I have trimmed out a house before the walls are painted I would place wax paper behind the trim and leave 2 or 3 inchs sticking out. This works great so the home owner can stain the trim and then paint. By floding the wax paper up so the stain doesn't get on the walls and then folding it down as not to get paint on the trim and when they are done it rips right out.
2006-12-29 08:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's which ever works easiest for you or the painter. i can't cut a great line along the trim so i paint the trim first. then i use a paint guide/ straight edge against the trim, or masking tape on intricate details. if you do paint this way make sure when you paint the trim that you paint on to the wall a little bit. then when you paint the wall you can go over it to the trim. it's not perfect, like a pro would do, but for do it yourself job it's darn good. besides is anybody going to look that closely? and for windows there is a liquid masking bottle that you can use on the glass. you outline the glass with it and then just paint the wood and don't worry about paint on the glass. it comes off real easy and neat. the stuff is available at paint and hardware stores, mine was marketed by wagner, but there are others. good luck and hope this helps with your job at hand. happy new year!
2006-12-29 15:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An old argument. I have seen as many different methods as carpenters and painters. What matters is the end result. My suggestion. Paint the walls one coat, trim first, finish paint last. Save the finish paint till the end. You have to caulk the joints and where trim meets drywall and fill nail holes. When you caulk you get some on the wall. After you are done with trim, fill all the holes, caulk. Then two coats on casing, all trim except base, which gets one coat. Finish the walls, then one more coat on the base.
Now if it's stained trim, paint the walls one coat, stain the trim, seal the trim one coat, trim, fill the holes, one more coat of sealer, finish with the walls.
That seems to yield the best results for me. But that's me. Like I said there are as many different approaches as carpenters and painters. What really matters most is the end result.
2006-12-29 22:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Trim first...paint later". If you are using an unfinished trim you can apply the trim, spackle nail holes, sand holes, prime it, paint it two coats probably, don't worry if you get it on the walls....then let it dry/cure for a day or so.....after that, use blue masking tape on the trim keeping it about a 16th of an inch on the very edge of the trim (leaves a great paint line). Next you caulk between the (taped) trim and wall using a really small bead of painters caulk (prevents bleeding under the tape). run your finger over the caulk...you only need a small amount to seal the tape edge and gaps. Apply your paint to the walls (2 coats probably) and when finished pull tape from trim! If some paint pulls from trim or wall..no problem...you just have to "touch up" with tape, caulk and paint with a small brush.
2006-12-29 18:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by jazcomania 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paint the window and door trim two coats first, put one coat on the base boards, then paint the walls leaving the final base coat for last, I don't ever use painters tape but if this is the first time for you, go ahead just make sure there's a good seal,(paint often bleeds under the tape giving a bad cut) Be sure to remove the tape while paint is still wet, if you wait till its dry you may rip off the paint you just applied!
Good luck
2006-12-29 15:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by digby_by 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always paint the trim first, wait till it is dry then place painters tape over the edge of it before painting the walls. You can always use a paint trimmer flat thing-a-ma-jig you buy at paint stores. It's relatively easy with both the tape and the thing-a-ma-jig...
Happy painting!
2006-12-29 15:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always removed all my outlet covers and paint walls first then I come back with a steady free hand and painted my trim.
2006-12-29 16:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by txdude6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trim first, then fill in the nail holes . if u have a stady hand, invest in a high quality paint brush(purdy is a good name) to paint a nice edge(also called cut an edge). if u paint first you are left having to fill in nail holes and hoping that the paint matches. Good Luck
2006-12-29 18:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by predatorpio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋