Maximizing Efficiency: 4 Tips for Utilizing a Trim Guard During a Painting Project

Painting trims and baseboards can be a daunting task. Even with a steady hand and great patience, it’s easy to make mistakes and end up with messy results. But with the help of a trim guard, you can make the job much easier and faster with excellent results. A trim guard is a handy tool that helps you paint trims and baseboards without having to worry about getting extra paint on the walls or the floor. It will help you get a nice, neat, and sharp-looking finish that looks professionally done.

Follow these 4 simple tips for using a trim guard during a painting project to get the best results.

1. Whenever you use a trim guard, make sure to press it against the surface opposite the area you’re painting. If you’re working on painting baseboards, press the trim guard against the floor or carpet while you’re painting the bottom part of the baseboard trim. When you’re ready to paint the top part of the baseboard trim, press the trim guard against the wall. This will ensure that the paint doesn’t end up brushing onto the floor or wall.

2. Another important thing to do when using a trim guard is to keep it clean at all times. Have a paper towel, wipes, or work cloth handy while you’re painting. Every time you move on to a new area, make sure to wipe your trim guard to avoid any extra paint from staining the surface.

3. When you’re painting window trims, it’s best to start from the center and work your way out. Position the end of the trim guard in the corner so you’ll have the trim start from the center. Make sure to press it against the window trim and start painting from the center as you work your way out to the edge.

4. Lastly, Ed Kimble, our painting expert, recommends that when painting window trim, it’s best to “paint 1/16 of an inch onto the glass to make a seal under the trim” and “on the part of the glass under the trim which cannot be seen”. After the paint is dry, he suggests cutting off the overlap with a single-edge razor blade. Be careful not to let the paint sit on the glass too long or the paint will become too hard to cut off.

Utilizing a trim guard while painting makes the job much easier, saves time, and adds to the professional look of the end result. Make sure to follow these 4 tips for using a trim guard during a painting project and you’ll be sure to get the best results.