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Trim paint recommendation
Posted on 2/28/25 at 10:39 pm
Posted on 2/28/25 at 10:39 pm
What's your recommendation for a trim paint, for a bathroom? Color will be just a typical white.
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Posted on 2/28/25 at 11:47 pm to SouthernInsanity
Sanctuary, oil based - semi-gloss. Sanctuary is a Sherwin Williams paint, however I had Ferrell Calhoun match it.
This post was edited on 2/28/25 at 11:55 pm
Posted on 3/1/25 at 6:58 am to Will Cover
Pay more for the higher quality of paint for interior. It will show a difference.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 9:00 am to Bayou
Ben Moore Advance is the best trim paint there is
Posted on 3/1/25 at 9:06 am to Bayou
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Pay more for the higher quality of paint for interior
In high traffic/much touched areas I use exterior paint...seems to hold up better.
But that's just my anecdotal view.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 9:42 am to Will Cover
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Sherwin Williams
Their top of the line interior semi-gloss is damn good.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 1:18 pm to Will Cover
I'm a believer in Sherwin Williams and also a believer in oil base for trim paint for interior work. I find it holds up much better than latex interior trim paint.
Prep work is key, so don't skip the sanding process to scuff up what you plan on painting over and after that, make sure you dust it good to get all the loose crap off before painting. Also, use a good brush to spread the paint and not one of those $5 off the rack crap brushes.
My go to brush for oil paint is a Purdy or a Wooster.
Prep work is key, so don't skip the sanding process to scuff up what you plan on painting over and after that, make sure you dust it good to get all the loose crap off before painting. Also, use a good brush to spread the paint and not one of those $5 off the rack crap brushes.
My go to brush for oil paint is a Purdy or a Wooster.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 2:28 pm to gumbo2176
Sherwin Williams Pro Classic is hard to beat. It's available in latex or oil based.
As mentioned above, prep work is critical, especially dusting or using a tack cloth.
As mentioned above, prep work is critical, especially dusting or using a tack cloth.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 2:30 pm to gumbo2176
Don't do what I did. OK'd using B-M oil based white for trim work.Finish is spectacular. Nary a brush stroke to be found. Tough. Easy to clean.
But in closets and interior rooms, it's now off white to REALLY off white in color.
But in closets and interior rooms, it's now off white to REALLY off white in color.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 6:53 pm to Jmcc64
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Don't do what I did. OK'd using B-M oil based white for trim work.Finish is spectacular. Nary a brush stroke to be found. Tough. Easy to clean. But in closets and interior rooms, it's now off white to REALLY off white in color.
Oil-based paints yellow over time. The water-based paints do not.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 7:44 pm to gumbo2176
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believer in oil base for trim paint for interior work. I find it holds up much better than latex interior trim paint.
Oil its better for both durability and leveling.
But for me its not so much better that I'm willing to deal with the harder cleanup and smell.
I'll stick with high-end latexes.
Posted on 3/2/25 at 4:39 am to Zach Lee To Amp Hill
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Ben Moore Advance is the best trim paint there is
This is what I would use and would not consider using any oil based for trim work.
I also suggest trimming in the same color as the walls. Just do a semi gloss of that color.
Posted on 3/3/25 at 7:40 am to SouthernInsanity
Just had our house repainted...
Trim / Base / Crown - SW Pure White Satin
Bathroom cabinets - SW Sanctuary
Both look great. As mentioned, proper prep is critical
Trim / Base / Crown - SW Pure White Satin
Bathroom cabinets - SW Sanctuary
Both look great. As mentioned, proper prep is critical
Posted on 3/3/25 at 8:14 am to ChEgrad
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Oil-based paints yellow over time. The water-based paints do not.
I wish I'd known that 17 yrs ago. Supposedly, the yellowing is reversible if you expose the affected areas to sunlight. Could be a myth.
Regardless, now I've got trim in various shades of white and off white depending on location.
Posted on 3/3/25 at 10:14 am to Jmcc64
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Supposedly, the yellowing is reversible if you expose the affected areas to sunlight.
I know this... our bathroom cabinets yellowed on the inside but not the outside. Not sure it that's because of light or sunlight.
Posted on 3/3/25 at 2:57 pm to SwampCollie
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Trim / Base / Crown - SW Pure White Satin
Yyyyyyuuuup
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