Categories for Trim and Molding

At some point in the painting process, there comes a time when walls turn into windows to allow sunlight and air to enter the space. Windows have trim, molding, sills, and casings that need to be included in the painting process to make a space look completely refreshed.  Windows are…

Painting a room without considering the trim is like heading out to a fancy dinner with an elegant dress but none of the accessories that bring the outfit together nicely. Trim should not be an afterthought or rushed during the painting process. Rather, it should be considered when choosing the…

A fundamental debate rages in the professional painting community. When painting edges such as corners of ceilings, windows, or door trim, should painter’s tape be used or the steady hand of someone who can “cut in” properly?  While we can not settle this dispute, we can give those who want…

Congratulations! You've picked the color pallet for your home’s interior walls! For most homeowners, this is no small task possibly taking multiple trips to the hardware store and painstakingly examining the color swatch options.  Unfortunately, once you've found that perfect wall shade, your decisions aren't quite finished, now you will…

Winter is the perfect time to start crossing off those home projects on your list that you have been putting off all year. Now that you are stuck in the house until the weather gets better, you can focus your attention on all of those repairs, touch ups, and paint…

Ever wonder how professional painters make their paint project look so great? Is it the type of paint? Or perhaps the sheen or finish that was chosen. Nope! The answer overwhelmingly is the ability to get straight lines and perfect edges even on the trickiest of surfaces.  If you have…

Moulding around the edges and along the ceiling of any room has the capability to transform a room from plain and ordinary, to visibly extraordinary. The details associated with trim and moulding really can add flair and substance to any room in your house. Here is a quick guide on…

Visit any home improvement store or hardware store and you will see entire displays of brushes of every variety, brand-name, and size. How do you choose the right one for your job?  In last month’s blog we explored the features of paint rollers and how the length of nap is…

Winter is a great time to tackle all those indoor projects that you put off all summer long because, “it was too nice outside to be stuck inside doing chores.” If painting is on your list over the next few months, you might be in the beginning stages of choosing…