The best way to Paint Base Board Trim With Carpet Installed

Repainting a space could be divided into segments. One of the segments is painting the trim, a method that may be more tricky in the event the area has wall-to-wall carpet. Taking measures to safeguard the carpet while you paint and prep the trim can avoid injury to the carpet.

Unscrew and remove any vent handles or grilles air ducts are covered by that over the baseboard.

Place strips of 2 inch blue painter’s tape over the edge of the carpet where it satisfies the baseboard. Tuck the fringe of of the tape beneath the the edge of the baseboard using a putty knife when laying the tape.

Place painter’s tape over the base of the wall over the trim.

Lay a tarp or plastic sheet for example, edge of the carpet, on the carpet where the tape was placed.

Fill nicks or any holes in the putty. Sand the putty easy with fine-grit sandpaper. Wipe the dirt off the trim using a clear rag.

Apply primer to any places where you patched the putty. Use primer to the whole base Board in the event that you are painting the base Board a different colour. Allow the primer to dry.

Paint the trim. Using an 2 inch brush, use paint to the ideas of the brush. Begin painting the corner of the area. Use easy strokes to distribute the paint. Allow the paint to dry.

Add another coat of paint. Allow it to dry.

Pull the tape of the painter off the carpet as well as the wall.

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