Don’t Let Your New Interior Painting Look Sloppy. Remember Trim and Baseboards

Trim and molding are essential visual components of a room, so they should be taken into account when planning any interior painting. The trim in a room is like any other part of the house: it can get worn and needs to be maintained and updated over time.

When you’re planning to paint and update a room, look at the condition of the trim and molding on the walls. At the time of consultation, you should mention what you’d like done with it.

For newly built homes with unstained, unpainted trim, the fresh wood will need to be treated differently than older wood that has been painted a few times over. A good primer on untreated wood is needed to absorb and bond with paint for an even, long-lasting coat.

If you have painted trim that you want either stripped or repainted, these require their own specific steps. Mentioning the condition of the wood at the time of consultation, if you know it, will help the professional painters at ELCO determine the right strategy and timeline to coordinate your project.

The quality of the wood will affect the way the trim can be treated. ELCO can perform trim repairs as needed, and our professionals will take a close look at your trim at the time of consultation to be sure of its integrity.

When you choose the wall color you’d like for your room, the color of the trim is going to be a contributing factor to the decision. Whether the choice is to match the wall paint colors with the trim or to contrast the walls with a more striking border, the trim inevitably affects the feel of a room.

Depending on the style of the room and the history of the house, whether you stain or paint the trim may depend on the quality of the wood. Older houses may have high-quality wood that has been stained but never painted, while newer houses are more likely to have wood that was painted from the beginning.

Appreciation of trim or molding is a personal preference. Some like wide, elaborate ceiling moldings, while others prefer a simple trim around the doors and floor. When your space has something you don’t want or doesn’t have what you do want, an interior redesign is a great opportunity to integrate it into your home. Talk to the ELCO representative at your consultation for the most comprehensive approach to your home painting project.

Having a whole-room concept together when you have your consultation is a big help in ensuring the project is done to your satisfaction. Our professional painters take pride in their work and in providing a high-quality result that meets your expectations. If you don’t have a complete idea of the end result, ELCO professionals are available to discuss your needs and options.

Homeowners in Rhode Island and southeastern MA, reach out to schedule your consultation with us today!