Interior Trim Painting Tips

For a smooth finish sand the trim before applying each coat of paint sand the trim with a fine grit sanding sponge.

Interior trim painting tips. For this reason i paint my trim first let it fully cure for at least 24 hours tape it off then paint my walls. Tip 1 clean the doors and trim first. Then peel off the tape and paint up to the line of caulk the thin bead will seal off the dry surface better than any tape.

Sponges get into crevices where sandpaper can t go and apply even pressure. Don t reach for your trusty standard paintbrushes just yet. Decide on a paint color and amount for your interior trim.

Then apply the first coat of paint let it dry at least 24 hours lightly sand it again for a completely smooth surface and apply the second coat. Martins suggests investing in a few smaller brushes designed for painting trim. Invest in trim brushes.

Find a painting pro near you. Before paint dries carefully pull tape off of the wall. I scrubbed my doors and trim with a multi purpose cleaner and scrub brush they were pretty dirty.

Thinner trim may only require one or two long parallel strokes. How to paint trim inside a house. House painting tutorials for the diy painter or home improvement pro.

It s tempting to skip this step but don t. When the primer is dry sand the trim again lightly using 150 grit sandpaper. Start painting the next section of trim following steps three and four.