In my home we painted all the trim throughout the whole house from a medium wood tone to classic white.
Painting old wood trim white.
You can find all the details and technique tips in the link above.
When buying online few important things you may look for in the white trim paint are.
It truly eliminates the need for sanding and i am a fan of shortcuts when they save me both time and mess.
That simple change brings a home out of the 60 s and into the new millennium.
I am going to share the easy way to paint wood trim in this step by step tutorial.
Painting wood trim white without losing your mind should be the real title of this post because well i have done it the right way and the wrong way and nearly lost my mind.
Apply white pigmented shellac primer to the wood trim using a synthetic fiber paintbrush.
Start by protecting the floors and walls with painter s tape.
Mauro likes to use a wider masking tape on the floor and then cover that with the drop cloth to ensure a clean cutting edge.
I must said that painting trim is not my favorite step in the painting process but it does make a big impact.
You can paint your glossy wooden trim white using this method.
If the trim previously was painted with a high gloss enamel paint or stained and varnished with a high gloss polyurethane apply a water based bonding primer instead.
Instead you should buy the best paint that is designed for interior wood trim.
Allow the primer to dry thoroughly for two to three hours or as indicated on the label.
My favorite product is available here.