Comments on: Painting The Chair Rail http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/painting-chair-rail/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=painting-chair-rail Expert Home Improvement Advice Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:33:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/painting-chair-rail/#comment-43336 Todd Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:34:16 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/01/painting-the-chair-rail/#comment-43336 Suzanne - Thanks for stopping by the site. I've been using this technique for years with great success. First off let me say I don't use tape, I free hand all my edges and the semi-gloss from the trim makes that easier on the wall paint. I've never had trouble with the paint adhering to the semi-gloss.It is important to not go crazy and put down a couple inches wide of semi-gloss on the wall. I try to limit the amount because you can see some of the texture under the wall paint if you've gotten a bit crazy with the trim paint.I also think it really comes down to what works best for folks. This is one method that I really like but it may not be for everyone. Suzanne – Thanks for stopping by the site. I’ve been using this technique for years with great success. First off let me say I don’t use tape, I free hand all my edges and the semi-gloss from the trim makes that easier on the wall paint. I’ve never had trouble with the paint adhering to the semi-gloss.

It is important to not go crazy and put down a couple inches wide of semi-gloss on the wall. I try to limit the amount because you can see some of the texture under the wall paint if you’ve gotten a bit crazy with the trim paint.

I also think it really comes down to what works best for folks. This is one method that I really like but it may not be for everyone.

]]> By: Suzannehttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/painting-chair-rail/#comment-43335 Suzanne Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:01:58 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/01/painting-the-chair-rail/#comment-43335 There seems to be many mixed reviews regarding painting walls or trim first. I do think in theory, painting the trim first then taping and painting walls would be MUCH easier but, I'm wondering about finishes. If I paint my trim using a white semi-gloss and then a few days later, tape and paint the walls in an eggshell, will I have problems with the eggshell adhering to the semi gloss or, even worse, will it change the dried color in the spots that have the semi gloss under?? There seems to be many mixed reviews regarding painting walls or trim first. I do think in theory, painting the trim first then taping and painting walls would be MUCH easier but, I’m wondering about finishes. If I paint my trim using a white semi-gloss and then a few days later, tape and paint the walls in an eggshell, will I have problems with the eggshell adhering to the semi gloss or, even worse, will it change the dried color in the spots that have the semi gloss under??

]]> By: MN Painters Networkhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/painting-chair-rail/#comment-173 MN Painters Network Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:06:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/01/painting-the-chair-rail/#comment-173 That is a great tip I recommend other people do the same. If you're repainting a rail be sure to thoroughly prepare the surface by sanding beforehand.<br/><br/><br/><em>--Mark, a <a HREF="http://maplegrove.mnpainters.com/" REL="nofollow">Maple Grove Painter</a> in the <a HREF="http://mnpainters.com/" REL="nofollow">MN Painters Network</a></em> That is a great tip I recommend other people do the same. If you’re repainting a rail be sure to thoroughly prepare the surface by sanding beforehand.

–Mark, a Maple Grove Painter in the MN Painters Network

]]> By: Fratzelshttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/painting-chair-rail/#comment-172 Fratzels Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:51:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/01/painting-the-chair-rail/#comment-172 Fred,<br/><br/>By all means share away. I write my blog to help others out. We all learn from each other. I used to be the same way, walls first followed by trim. When we built our new home I used this technique and it makes a huge difference. Fred,

By all means share away. I write my blog to help others out. We all learn from each other. I used to be the same way, walls first followed by trim. When we built our new home I used this technique and it makes a huge difference.

]]> By: Fredhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/painting-chair-rail/#comment-171 Fred Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:32:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/01/painting-the-chair-rail/#comment-171 You know, my wife and I just painted our dining room, and every room I paint I've always painted the walls first! This seems so obvious now that you say it. I guess everyone just views the trim as the "finishing touches" and so like most finishes, we put them off until the end. Very good tip; Mind if I pass along the tip on my blog as long as I give you the credit?<br/><br/>Fred<br/><a HREF="oneprojectcloser.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">One Project Closer</a> You know, my wife and I just painted our dining room, and every room I paint I’ve always painted the walls first! This seems so obvious now that you say it. I guess everyone just views the trim as the “finishing touches” and so like most finishes, we put them off until the end. Very good tip; Mind if I pass along the tip on my blog as long as I give you the credit?

Fred
One Project Closer

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