Carpentry and Woodworking - paint or not to paint??

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masaillini
02-06-05, 08:33 AM
Should trim work be painted before or after installing? And also what is the best type of paint for a bathroom setting to deal with the moisture? :confused:

Sawdustguy
02-06-05, 08:41 AM
"That is the question"

All trim, whether painted or stained/finished should always be done before installation.

Follow up pin holes with a putty stick or spackle and paint.
XSleeper
02-06-05, 01:52 PM
Agreed.

Regarding the type of paint, semi-gloss latex works well since it can be washed, and it will resist bathroom condensation the best.

XSleeper
02-06-05, 01:58 PM
For some reason I was thinking about walls when I wrote the reply about semi-gloss. For trim, use a paint specifically for trim. Personally, I prefer high-gloss trim paints because they wipe clean and stay dust free better, in my opinion.