Trim is the part of a paint job people actually touch and stand next to. Walls get looked at from across the room; door casings get looked at from eighteen inches away. That is why trim takes longer per square foot than anything else we do and why it is the fastest way to tell a careful crew from a quick one.
What we cover
- Baseboards, casings, chair rail and crown molding
- Interior doors, closet doors and door jambs
- Window sills, aprons and stools
- Stair treads, risers, handrails, newels and balusters
- Wainscoting, board and batten, and accent wall paneling
- Built-ins, shelving and mantels
- Exterior trim, columns, porch railings and front doors
Why trim takes longer
A trim finish shows everything. Old brush marks, dust nibs, a gap at a mitered corner, a caulk line that was run too heavy. So the prep is more involved: we fill nail holes and any separated joints, caulk where trim meets wall, sand between coats, and keep the work area clean while it dries because a finish with a sheen will hold onto every particle that lands on it.
We also mask carefully rather than relying on a steady hand alone. A crisp line where white trim meets a colored wall is what makes a room read as professionally done, and getting it consistently over hundreds of feet of baseboard takes proper masking.
Refinishing stained woodwork
Painting over stained trim is a common request in older Central Arkansas homes and it is very doable, but it is a one-way decision and it needs the right primer. Stained and varnished wood will bleed tannin through a standard primer within weeks. We use a bonding, stain-blocking primer made for the job. We will talk you through what is involved before you commit, because going back to stained wood afterwards is not realistic.
Call (501) 453-3565 and we will walk the house with you.
