How Do You Paint Baseboards Like A Professional?
When you are painting the baseboards a different color than the walls, one of the most challenging aspects is getting a nice straight line between the baseboard and the wall. Most people will tell you to paint the walls first; then do your trim and baseboards. However, most professional painters know the secret: do the trim first. This works especially well for baseboards. Read on to learn more. Paint your baseboards the day before you put a drop of paint on your walls. First, vacuum along the carpet and the tops of the baseboards. Then, caulk any gaps–even the hairline ones where the baseboard meets the wall and in the corners. Using masking tape (the cheap tan kind works for this) to tape off the carpet. Butt the tape up against the baseboards; then tuck it down in the gap between carpet and trim. If you are working along hardwood or vinyl, use blue tape and firmly lay a tight tapeline along the floor. If the wood is unfinished or stained and varnished, prime it so it won’t scratch
