Painting Stained Crown Molding
How to paint over previously stained varnished trim.
Painting stained crown molding. Painting trim white and keeping just the door stained to brighten up a room while retaining a small piece of the room s old charm. This is especially true when painting over stained and. I have always been opposed to painting wood not anymore. The stained crown was cutting the room in half by painting it it looks so much cleaner and correct.
In all paint projects the finish is only as good as the surface preparation. Although this task may seem a bit complex it can easily be completed with the aid of a helpful set of tips. I just installed the crown molding and door trim a greek revival eared architrave style but still have the baseboard and wainscoting to go. Our tutorial shows you several tips for properly preparing your trim for paint.
But most crown moldings are ornate and sculptured making it difficult to get good paint coverage. Stained wood lends a. Posted by jeremy holderness on tue oct 10 2017 01 22 pm tweet. Painting your crown molding puts the finishing touch on a room whether you re using a contrasting color or blending in with your walls and ceiling.
Discover the secrets t. Painting crown molding white or cream and keeping baseboards doors and window frames stained to make a room s impressive woodwork details stand out. Trim baseboards and moldings add architectural interest to any room and a fresh coat of paint makes these features stand out even more. In this video i demonstrate how to paint crown mold i also discuss the pros and cons of using masking tape.
Today we re featuring a guest article by ken from the joy of moldings jennifer s kitchen is getting a top to bottom molding makeover. Stain your molding and if you don t like it paint it later but if i add anymore in my house it s going white. When it s time to give a room in your home a face lift whether it s to make yourself or potential buyers happy don t forget to attend to all the.