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Blogger Canada on Aug 21, 2012

Painting 1930s Wood Trim and Panelling

Have you ever wanted to paint out your wood trim but been afraid you wouldn't like it once it was done?? I had 1930s original fir trim in my house that had aged to a brilliant orange with a shellac coat on top to ensure the brilliance. It was beautiful in its own way but not what I wanted so I primed and painted it - 12 gruelling hours of crawling along the floor but it was so worth the effort!!

To see more: http://designdreamsbyanne.blogspot.ca/2012/03/painting-wood-trim.html

6 Comments

Becky J Troy, IL

interesting.....I would think you would pull it off and paint it then? Guess that's why I have never done it. lol

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
Miriam I New York, NY

Oh, Anne, it looks amazing! I'd be terrified to try it, but it was well worth the risk!

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 0
Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada

Thanks Miriam, it took me a full year and a half to get up the courage myself!!

on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
TheKimSixFix San Francisco, CA

I know you will get a lot of wood lovers who will be appalled but I think it is beautiful. You have to love your house and want to live there. If you love it, then it is the best decision. I agree that the light/bright feeling is great! nice work!

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 1
Ally Schenectady, NY

Looks a million times better! I love wood too, but not orange wood.

on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 1
Linda Joseph, OR

It is fabulous. I know the feeling about afraid to paint over wood but I finally decided I'm the one who has to look at it and I have all my trim painted white it just sets every thing off so nicely.

on Sep 16, 2012 · Like 1