Getting a Good Finish on Interior Trim
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KMS Woodworks on Oct 02, 2013That repair spot will need to sanded out to eliminated the hard edges of the chipped paint, it also looks like you need to update some of the caulking in the corners. As far as painting goes, I like to use a very fine detail roller for doors and trim, chances are this was sprayed, but as long as you do the whole window the new paint job should have a uniform look.Helpful Reply
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Straight Nails Construction on Oct 02, 2013Do you have the original paint? If so, have you opened the can to see if the paint is still usable? If you have the original paint and you can use it, I would use KMS' suggestion, but I would sand and paint the entire window sill, as this would prevent a "blotched" look if the sun has changed that paint pigment at all. Depending on the type of paint used, you can purchase a product called flowtrol at the depots that is added to paint to help remove brush marks when painting. I have used this product when hand painting cabinets that has always provided a very smooth, almost lacquer type finish. In addition, you may want to use a high quality primer on the areas that will be bare wood. (Be sure to use an oil based primer with oil paints, and a latex based primer for latex products). I prefer to use Zinzzer primers.Helpful Reply
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Janie Hazlewood on Oct 03, 2013Benjamin Moore advance paint is fabulous! I just repainted some trim and it looks like a professional did it!Helpful Reply
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Dian Barnes on Oct 03, 2013Might be an oil based paint. Use an extender to give it that smooth, no brush lines finish. You will need to rough all the surfaces if it was an oil paint.Helpful Reply
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Cyndi on Oct 03, 2013Everyone gave you good advice. The only thing I would add is that you don't necessarily have to use a latex primer with latex paint. I have just finished painting every paintable surface (including kitchen cabinets and ceilings) in my 2400 sq. ft. house and I used the Zinsser Gold can Primer using all latex paint over it. This tip was given to me by a professional painter and it works since I was having to cover up some pretty ugly tobacco stains.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Oct 03, 2013What is the name of the Zinser gold can, I cannot find it in my home depotHelpful Reply
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Janet Calhoun Watkins on Oct 04, 2013Good paint is the key but also they may have finished it with a small sponge roller and not a brush. The finish will look different if it has been rolled on. Much like the doors in the home. Smooth. Really nice. Your best bet though is to patch and probably repaint the whole window sill if you don't want it to show.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Oct 04, 2013Thanks a bunch. I live in Lowes but happened to be near HD that day. So if I read you correctly, I can paint with latex over this oil based correct?Helpful Reply
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Dee on Oct 06, 2013I have used floetrol and it really did not make a big difference, kept the paint wet for a longer time.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Oct 06, 2013I have heard that if you are using oil based paint Flowtrol works much better than with latex.Helpful Reply
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Jeffrey Whitmer on Oct 07, 2013Advance is solely water cleanup? Used to be I had to rinse MoorGlo etc in water, then spirits.Helpful Reply
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Anna on Oct 19, 2013There are two Flotrols -- one for oil paint and another for latexHelpful Reply
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Todd P. Last on Oct 21, 2013Thanks for all the tips. I know preparation is 90% of getting a good finish. After you painted, even with the Flowtrol, did you have to do any finish sanding? My main concern is not having any brush marks. I like the idea of the sponge roller too.Helpful Reply
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Todd P. Last on Oct 21, 2013Thanks for all the tips. I know preparation is 90% of getting a good finish. After you painted, even with the Flowtrol, did you have to do any finish sanding? My main concern is not having any brush marks. I like the idea of the sponge roller too.Helpful Reply
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Beth Gee on Mar 01, 2015So did you do the project and if so, what worked?Helpful Reply
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Rhonda on May 06, 2016I used exterior primer and door and window trim paint. Brushed on then rolled with a tiny sponge roller to take out the brush strokes. Made a good hard shell washable surface.Helpful Reply
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