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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

Should you paint trim or walls first? Professional painters advise for an expert finish

A blue step ladder and open tins of paint on a drop sheet in front of a blank wall

If you are taking on the task of decorating, then you may be wondering if you should paint trim or walls first for a smooth painting process and professional finish.

We know that painting a room for the first time is a learning process, but one element of it is clear: getting the order right for painting trim, painting a ceiling, and painting walls will not only give you a smart result, but save time and effort, too.

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