Trim Painting

Yes, painting wood trim will usually increase the value of your home, particularly if it’s white. As long as it’s done correctly, it can make your rooms look brighter, larger, and more inviting White is on trend and will go with just about every design style. The only exception would be if you’re trying to preserve the look of a historic home.

Professional painters will use careful prep work and attention to detail to achieve perfect, crisp lines when painting trim. First, they’ll clean and sand the trim to prepare the surface for painting. Then, they’ll apply a high-quality primer and allow it to dry. After that, they paint the trim with at least two coats, allow it to dry, and then clean up the area when they finish the job.

If you’re painting unfinished wood or painting over trim that’s a darker color, use a primer for even application. Primer maximizes paint adhesion, which is an advantage for surfaces like trim that may experience more wear and tear than your walls.

A good rule of thumb is to paint your interior doors and wood trim the same color if you’re going with white or a light off-white. It can look odd to have dark trim or natural wood trim around a white interior door. If your interior doors are a darker color, you can choose the same color for your trim or go with a white or off-white trim to create contrast.