{"id":1958,"date":"2023-05-16T22:58:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T02:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/south-arlington-tx\/?post_type=community&#038;p=1958"},"modified":"2023-05-16T22:58:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T02:58:06","slug":"trim-painting-tips-texas-home","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/south-arlington-tx\/community\/trim-painting-tips-texas-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Trim Painting: Tips and Tricks for Your Texas Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Refreshing the outside of your house is a big undertaking. Because the trim of your home often takes the most abuse from the elements, it tends to get the most dinged up. It is also one of the harder aspects of the home to paint. If you\u2019re looking to do this project all on your own, you can expect some extra difficulties. In fact, sometimes you can make your exterior paint job last a few years longer by updating the painting on your trim. If you hire Texas painting professionals, though, to change your look with trim painting can be as easy as 1-2-3.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, our professionals will provide you with our favorite ways to change your look with trim painting. We\u2019ll also provide you with your next steps to the home of your dreams. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1436\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1.jpg\" alt=\"certapro painter exterior painting trim on house\" width=\"2253\" height=\"988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1.jpg 2253w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-1920x842.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-1440x631.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-960x421.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-720x316.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-480x210.jpg 480w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-360x158.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1344\/2019\/06\/header_1-240x105.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2253px) 100vw, 2253px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Choose the Right Colors<\/h2>\n<h3>Contrasts<\/h3>\n<p>Before you start, decide if you want your trim to stand out against the house, or blend in. Both options are good choices and depend on your style preferences. To blend the colors together, you\u2019ll want to pick similar shades to each other. While you won\u2019t want the same color, it needs to be several shades deeper or lighter to read as different, not a mistake. This means it will look like a finished, thought out look.<\/p>\n<h3>Neutrals<\/h3>\n<p>Neutrals are popular for homes because they work well without jarring the eyes. Choose a primary color in a bright tone then use a greige color as the trim. The neutral trim will tone down the brighter color.<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Forget You<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re keeping your house or preparing for a sale, remember the house is still yours. Choose colors that appeal to your taste. You should feel happy coming home to it, no matter what the color specialists say.<\/p>\n<h1>Our Trim Painting Tips<\/h1>\n<h3>Painting Efficiently:<\/h3>\n<p>Begin with the top corner of the door trim. Paint along the side edge where the trim meets the wall. Do all of the outsides of the trim before moving on. Once the outside is done, go back to the top corner and paint the face. Continue until the door frame is complete.<\/p>\n<h3>Work with the Professional Painters:<\/h3>\n<p>CertaPro Painters\u00ae of South Arlington &amp; Mansfield, Texas are local painters in the Texas area. Our painting team is qualified and experienced at painting trim. In short, we are experts at painting home exteriors and are ready to take your project on. All you have to do to get started is call our experts at <a href=\"tel: 817-888-8087\">817-888-8087<\/a>\u00a0or fill out our<a href=\"#estimate\">\u00a0free, no obligation form online<\/a>. We look forward to working with you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refreshing the outside of your house is a big undertaking. Because the trim of your home often takes the most abuse from the elements, it tends to get the most dinged up. 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