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Because you’re working on such a small surface, some people find that painting trim is a little
difficult. Now here are several steps that’ll help you make your job a little easier. First
you’ll need several smaller, good quality brushes that hold paint well, and Benjamin
Moore’s angle-sash paint brush is specifically designed for painting trim. Place a drop cloth
on the floor, and put painter’s tape along the edges of the walls and ceilings near the
trim to protect those surfaces as you paint.
Well painted trim can frame and accent a room, but trim is often exposed to more wear and
tear so it’s important that scuff marks and cracks are taken care of before you start
painting. Wash off dirt with warm water and soap. Now you can use sand paper to smooth
shallow dents and scratches, but you may have to add wood filler for bigger cracks and gouges.
Use filling or a putty knife to push the filler in to the cracks and lightly sand the surface
to smooth it when you are done. Sometimes you may have to add cork to fill any gaps
or spaces in the trim.
Now if your trim was painted in a glossy sheen, lightly sand it to dull the surface to help
the paint adhere when you repaint it. This is important. Then use a damp cloth to clean
the surface when you’re finished. If your trim required a lot of repair and patching,
apply primer. Wait for it to dry completely before adding a final coat of paint.
Oh and one last piece of advice, dip approximately one third of the brush in to the paint. Remove
any excess paint, and start painting the trim in slow smooth strokes starting near a corner,
or work your way from the ceiling to the floor. Now if you press the brush lightly and work
slowly, you can evenly apply the paint and achieve a professional quality finish.