Easy Tips For Painting Trim White (DIY Tutorial)

One of the ways you can easily update your home is by adding a fresh coat of white paint. Properly prepping and taking your time are important steps when learning how to paint your molding white.

Come along as we share the ins and outs of our DIY trim painting projects.

Supplies

Sandpaper Deglosser Primer Enamel Paint Paintable Caulk Drop Cloth or Tape and Drape Wood Filler or Spackle Painter’s Tape Make This

Use no-load sandpaper or extra fine (220) to lightly sand the area that needs to be primed.

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Wipe down with a deglosser. You want your molding to be dust-free and grime-free.

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Let dry.

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Depending on if you are only painting the molding or the whole room, you have to decide what you want to tape out.

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Use paintable caulk for a seamless look. If painting the walls, you can also caulk along the top edge of the molding, any gap showing, and more.

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Swipe up for the full tutorial!

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Easy Tips For Painting Trim White (DIY Tutorial)

One of the ways you can easily update your home is by adding a fresh coat of white paint. Properly prepping and taking your time are important steps when learning how to paint your molding white.

Come along as we share the ins and outs of our DIY trim painting projects.

Supplies

Use no-load sandpaper or extra fine (220) to lightly sand the area that needs to be primed.

Step 1

Wipe down with a deglosser. You want your molding to be dust-free and grime-free.

Step 2

Let dry.

Step 3

Depending on if you are only painting the molding or the whole room, you have to decide what you want to tape out.

Step 4

Use paintable caulk for a seamless look. If painting the walls, you can also caulk along the top edge of the molding, any gap showing, and more.

Step 5

Swipe up for the full tutorial!

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