10 common Painting Mistakes (Trim)

STOP making these MISTAKES!!!!! and start getting an awesome paint job!!!!

[Newokie]

My tip for a flawless finish? Hire Vancouver Carpenter!

[johnbolongo]

I find painting very the 80 percent of time used for prep thats a work out. Great vids.

[marcl]

If I’m painting at home I would do all these steps but when working for a landlord with many units I have to simplify (that doesn’t mean I cut corners :-). So I’ll just
comment on a few points.
1. Clean area is crucial so you won’t get any debris in you paint... unless you want to lose time taking particles one by one with your finger, once the paint is
on the wall. If it’s a previously used gallon of paint I recommend using a paint mesh filter to avoid old residue of paint in your tray.
2. DryDex is not very good for hard surfaces. You can use it on walls but then again make sure it won’t do «flashing» when paint is apply over. It is mentioned «no
priming required» on the container I have but I still cover my patch with a primer/sealer before paint so it won’t show. For wood areas like you are showing I use
Lepage wood filler (sold in tube shape) it’s going to be harder than DryDex and maybe easier to sand then the Dyna Patch (i don’t know this product well).
6. Cheap paint would almost be #1 mistake for me. True that BM has great coverage paint, I started using semi gloss about 3 months ago, i love it. (On the down
side I don’t know what they put in their flat ceiling paint, If I don’t clean my roller at the end of day it’s going to be ruined the next day :-(
8. So so important! If people knew how good a job they can do with a good brush. If nicely cleaned it can last for years. Please don’t buy brushes at the dollar store.
For a flat surface like this you can use a product called Floetrol that eliminates brush marks and improves flow & leveling (use for latex-based paint).
10. The situation where you have plenty of time to do two coats on baseboards is ideal... but not always possible. I would usually do one coat on baseboards, then
do the walls, then a final coat on baseboards with a really good brush for cutting. For me doing that part last will give sharper lines of white. If I really have to cut
in the time I would do two coats on trims, let dry till next day, then use tape where necessary. Because paint is still fresh I always use a low tack masking tape.
You can find other brand name, a bit cheaper than frogtape. (Because you have to paint this light blue on walls I think tape was not necessary. You do white first
even if it goes a little bit on blue, then you do the paint on walls. With a good brush the blue is easy to cut).

Sorry for long comments. I know you can have ten painters and none (of these ten) will do exactly the same, every painter has it’s preferences! As long as the job
is well done at the end, that’s what matters! :-)

[tylercousins]

Great tips as always. If i may add a few to your tips.
A painter taught me 2 major tips 20+ years ago that I still use today. Remove everything, and Roll, cut, cut, roll. Remove EVERYTHING. Cover plates, hinges, thermostats, blinds, hardware or whatever. The less object to tape and cut around, the faster and better your job will be. Roll everything you possibly can first. It will reduce A LOT of cutting in. Roll everything you can. Wall ends, corners, around plugs and switches (because you removed the plates) and slow down and roll as close as possible to things. Then do your 2 cut-in coats. My cutting in is usually 3/4” or less to objects. Then a final roll. Rolling is faster and smoother than a brush.
3 other tips I can give that I learned as i did more.
1- It’s faster to slow down and cut in nicely than to tape everything off then paint it.
2- Do the primer and 1st coat before you do trim. Less stuff in the way and you can blast through real fast.
3- Pre painting trim. Painting 500’ of trim on sawhorses is super fast os you have enough space to let it dry for a couple days. Then all your doing is touching up one coat once it’s installed.

[monkeygraborange]

I find it funny to hear you verbalize that which I and others know innately. Every time I’ve tried to explain things like this to clients I can see the very moment where they glaze over and lose interest!

[gerardoreyes]

What I appreciate about you and your channel is how humble you are! I’ve seen other “carpenters” or handyman’s and not an ounce of humility. Thanks !

[MrDavidPartida]

“Thanks for watching” - Vancouver Carpenter

Thank you for your content 🙏🏼

[dm]

WOW the amount of information and tips given when you explain just one "Mistake" is fantastic. Most others would take an hour to go over only half of what you said in 11.4 min. and it would most likely not be a clear. Thank You!

[dejangvozdenov]

Use tack cloth and FrogTape, yellow for delicate surface with low adhesive, thats gonna make your life much easier!
Nice video and one of the best channels for drywall finishing and painting!☝️💪

[vicf]

A good finish is all about the prep. Love these ideas. If it is new trim, spray it before install and then just touch up the nail holes.

[romandabrowski]

I always clean everything with windex, takes grease and dirt off fast and doesn’t leave the “slimy” feel that TSP leaves. And paint seems to adhere really well after cleaning with windex. I also paint the trim and ceiling first and overpaint on the walls, which makes cutting in the wall paint easy. And (might as well keep going)…I tuck wax paper under the baseboards to use as masking. It is easier to work with then trying to use masking tape on the floor or carpet. Thank you for your tips - there are a few I will use on my next paint job!

[Ketaset]

Even when I think I have a handle on what you're working on I still watch your vids, I still usually pick up something. I wish I had your videos 20 years ago when I was 15 working as the sole man at an apartment complex. If you ever wondered why apartments have horrible globby paint and lumpy ugly drywall I was that reason!

[ClassicChristianVinyl]

Super good commentary, super good information, and big thanks for not reminding us to thumbs up and subscribe, really appreciate that. This is the BEST YouTube channel for DIY.

[aptpupil]

Ceilings first. Then trim and go onto walls a little. Then walls, cutting up to trim with brush, no tape. Almost never have 3 days to just let the trim sit.

[NathanHarrison]

Excellent, well explained advice, thank you! Painting 10 door trims tomorrow (in wrong order as walls painted already). Yay for me!

[snoopydogg]

I do all that prepping, plus use a tack cloth for any left over dust 👍

[-old-Forthischet]

I do agree about a good brush. I learned the hard way.

As for everything else, I live by myself so I can live with the quality of my own work. When I see what other "professional" painters do, I shake my head because I can do the same or better for free!

[andrewjohnson]

Purple tape from SW is excellent for taping off trim that hasn't fully cured. Next day is good. It's pricey but worth it, and can just be used sparingly. Love your videos man. Great work! Great advice!

[lopseylopsey]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I painted my new/old basement and it’s perfect because of you. Your guidance and explanations are so calm and useful. Basement is now beautiful.

[johngrossbohlin]

I've found that often times washing the trim (or even everything) with TSP, rinsing and allowing it to dry helps contribute to a good job. This is especially true in kitchens where grease and cooking smoke are a problem; places prone to hand prints (e.g., trim near light switches, windows, railings); and places where people smoked.