Step 3: prep the wood. you can use abrasive pads instead of sandpaper on old wood trim which will help prevent "bleeding" once you paint. alternatively, you could use fine sandpaper (200 or so) with a hand block. this is a necessary step to get a nicer finish. Painting oak trim white. 1. wipe the trim clean. before painting the trim, you’ll need to clean off any dirt or grime. mine weren’t too bad. i used a simple solution of mild soap and water and wiped down all the surfaces. 2. lightly sand the trim and doors.
Dip about 1 inch of the tip of your sash brush into the paint in the tray and wipe away any excess using the grooves in your paint tray. start painting a few feet of your trim at a time using multiple short strokes to get full coverage. refill your brush with paint as needed. Sanding between coats of primer and paint too gives you a nice smooth finish. use a finishing sander for the flat parts of your trim and a sanding sponge for the curved parts. sand the unpainted wood with 220 grit, or 180 grit. use 220 grit to sand between coats of primer and 320 grit between coats of paint. Within 24 hours (before the paint hardens), spray the paint on the glass with windex. let it sit for a few minutes, then score the glass along the edge of the wood (where you want it to be a nice straight line.) then, turn the blade sideways and scrape the paint off the glass. Step 1: lightly scuff the molding. use no load sandpaper or extra fine (220) to lightly sand the area that needs to be primed. we typically use 220 sandpaper to scuff the surface. the oak trim is getting prepped for the first time and the white trim is getting repainted.
Within 24 hours (before the paint hardens), spray the paint on the glass with windex. let it sit for a few minutes, then score the glass along the edge of the wood (where you want it to be a nice straight line.) then, turn the blade sideways and scrape the paint off the glass. Step 1: lightly scuff the molding. use no load sandpaper or extra fine (220) to lightly sand the area that needs to be primed. we typically use 220 sandpaper to scuff the surface. the oak trim is getting prepped for the first time and the white trim is getting repainted. Start by cutting in along the edges of the trim, where it meets the walls and floor. paint the broader, flat surfaces of the trim using long, smooth strokes, working with the grain of the wood where possible. apply thin, even coats to avoid drips and brush marks. it’s better to do multiple thin coats than one thick coat. Step 1: lightly sand the trim. lightly sanding the trim will break any shine or sheen on the stain and help the primer adhere better to the wood trim. be sure to vacuum and wipe clean any mess from sanding. painting stained wood trim white requires lightly sanding before applying primer.
Start by cutting in along the edges of the trim, where it meets the walls and floor. paint the broader, flat surfaces of the trim using long, smooth strokes, working with the grain of the wood where possible. apply thin, even coats to avoid drips and brush marks. it’s better to do multiple thin coats than one thick coat. Step 1: lightly sand the trim. lightly sanding the trim will break any shine or sheen on the stain and help the primer adhere better to the wood trim. be sure to vacuum and wipe clean any mess from sanding. painting stained wood trim white requires lightly sanding before applying primer.
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