Mask and Prime/Paint Trim
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Installing Exterior Window Trim. The Idaho Painter Way.
What happens here
Before painting, carefully mask off the window glass and any adjacent siding areas using painter's tape and plastic sheeting to protect them from paint drips and overspray. Once the area is protected, use a paint roller to apply an even coat of exterior primer to the new trim. Follow up with a paintbrush for cutting in and reaching any areas the roller might miss. After the primer dries, apply at least two coats of exterior paint in the same manner, allowing adequate drying time between coats.
Goal: Apply a fresh coat of paint to the newly installed and sealed window trim
Tools and materials
- Ladder — Reaching high areas of the window trim
- Paint Bucket/Tray — Holding primer and paint
- Paint Roller — Applying primer and paint to the flat surfaces of the trim
- Paintbrush — Cutting in edges and painting detailed areas
- Painter's Tape — Masking off window glass and adjacent siding
- Plastic Sheeting/Drop Cloth — Protecting larger areas of the window and siding from paint
- Exterior Paint — Providing the final color and protective layer for the trim
- Exterior Primer — Preparing the wood trim for paint and ensuring good adhesion