How do I paint trim with carpet installed?
Cover the carpet running adjacent to the trim with blue painter’s tape. Smooth the tape with a metal putty knife, effectively lowering the taped area so it rests under or beneath the trim.Cover the carpet adjacent to the taped area with heavy-duty fabric drop cloths. Abrade vinyl or painted trim to promote adhesion by sanding it with 220-grit sandpaper. Apply a coat of acrylic latex primer to vinyl or raw, unfinished wood trim using a 2-inch paintbrush manufactured for latex paints.Wash the brush with water. Apply a coat of gloss or semi-gloss acrylic latex paint to the primed trim using the cleaned brush.
