Painting
#1
09-15-02, 09:47 AM
Painting
I'm getting ready to paint my living room.Where should I start? Do I cut in around the ceiling first and then paint the walls or do I paint my trim work first ,which includes a door? This is my first try at painting and I want to do it right.
My trim will be a different color from my walls.
Should my trim paint be oil based?
My walls are currently painted with a semi gloss latex. Would it be ok to paint over them with an eggshell or satin finish?
Thanks
My trim will be a different color from my walls.
Should my trim paint be oil based?
My walls are currently painted with a semi gloss latex. Would it be ok to paint over them with an eggshell or satin finish?
Thanks
Last edited by ladyv; 09-15-02 at 10:07 AM.
#2
09-16-02, 11:58 AM
I have seen either order done but I prefer painting trim first, wait a day and then cover trim with tape if necessary when painting walls.
Gloss on walls is unusual, you must either sand it (yuck) or degloss with a deglosser.
Gloss on walls is unusual, you must either sand it (yuck) or degloss with a deglosser.
