Hello!
Finally, I'm almost done with my project at home... just have trim, moldings, and detailing left... Now the big question!
Should I install untreated trim and moldings everywhere first and then paint them in place... or is it more convenient to first prime, paint, and then nail them in place? Or won't they warp extra much in that case and become difficult to work with?
Finally, I'm almost done with my project at home... just have trim, moldings, and detailing left... Now the big question!
Should I install untreated trim and moldings everywhere first and then paint them in place... or is it more convenient to first prime, paint, and then nail them in place? Or won't they warp extra much in that case and become difficult to work with?
Don't forget to apply knot sealer first.
Just like Coffson, I prefer to do only the final coat after assembly. It's much faster to paint a few loose trim lengths than to do it on site. I don't find the risk of them twisting or bending to be a problem; trim is such a thin material that it's easy to force it into place anyway.
Just like Coffson, I prefer to do only the final coat after assembly. It's much faster to paint a few loose trim lengths than to do it on site. I don't find the risk of them twisting or bending to be a problem; trim is such a thin material that it's easy to force it into place anyway.
I have installed pre-painted in all the rooms we have renovated except for one, and it turned out best.
It's really convenient to install pre-painted and just use a small dab of latex over the nail heads or in the corners when it's done, but the latex becomes discolored after a few years.
Next time, I'll go with the option of unpainted trim that is coated a couple of times before installation, installation, latex, final coating.
It's really convenient to install pre-painted and just use a small dab of latex over the nail heads or in the corners when it's done, but the latex becomes discolored after a few years.
Next time, I'll go with the option of unpainted trim that is coated a couple of times before installation, installation, latex, final coating.
I have also done both variants in my house. The best result, as others clearly say, is achieved by painting on site. However, if time is important, you can't get away from the fact that it is much faster with pre-painted. Especially moldings around doors, for example, look best when painted on site, preferably together with the door frame. But ceiling moldings are not seen up close, and it is really boring to stand and paint, so there I have gone for pre-painted.
I think I'll do best!flymax said:
Pre-painted becomes so boring.