What do you paint quarter round with?

Author: Wilfrid Purdy  |  Last update: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

We didn't use a brush to paint the quarter round because the bristles can jam under molding and look bad. Instead, we used a high-quality painter's tape directly against the edge and used the same roller gently up against the tape and the molding.

Should you paint or stain quarter round?

As noted above, there is no right or wrong decision when it comes to staining or painting your kitchen cabinet quarter-round molding. It really comes down to what appeals to you and your own personal preference.

What type of paint should you use on trim?

The most common and best sheen for interior trim is a satin or semi-gloss finish. Satin paint finishes have a medium sheen and are durable and easy to clean. Semi-gloss paint finishes have a higher sheen and stand out in a room. They are easy to clean and stand up to dirt, stains, mold, and mildew.

Do you need to paint PVC quarter round?

The truth is that not all PVC needs to be painted. Extruded Cellular PVC, for instance, is created in a way that the pores of the cellular PVC are not showing externally. This product can be left unpainted and there will be no effect to the product.

Is it better to paint baseboards with a brush or roller?

Is it better to paint trim with a roller or brush? Brushing is generally the best option for most trim.

How to Paint Quarter round trim

What do professional painters use for trim?

Spray The Trim With A First Coat

It's time for your first top coat, which should be a high quality trim paint! At Culver's Painting, we use Sherwin Williams' Pro Classic or Emerald Urethane. These premium products are specially designed for woodwork and will provide a beautiful and durable finish.

How to stop orange peels when rolling paint?

So once the paint has been applied with the roller, you have to go over it immediately with a high-quality brush to get a smooth, flat finish. The brush allows you to even out the coat. And the result is a gorgeous, even finish. Like the skin of a plum, rather than of an orange.

What Sherwin Williams paint is best for PVC trim?

Choosing Paint for Cellular PVC Trim

For darker colors with an LRV of 56 or lower, it's crucial to opt for an approved solar reflective coating (such as Sherwin-Williams VinylSafe or Benjamin Moore Colors for Vinyl) to avoid any heat distortion, warping, or buckling over time.

Will latex paint stick to PVC trim?

Brushing on the already-made PVC paint primer so that is accepts a latex coat. You can find such specialty primers at paint stores, hardware stores or even the online sources. This is very important since the latex paint cannot stick to the PVC by itself without the specialty primers.

Do you nail or glue PVC baseboards?

To fasten the trim to the wall, I use 2 1/4-inch-long 15-gauge nails. On the interior of a home, nail holes in PVC can be filled with almost anything used with wood; Bond-and-Fill is a safe choice. To glue joints together, use PVC cement, since wood glues like Titebond II don't work all that well with PVC.

What Sherwin Williams paint is best for trim?

Oil/Alkyd. Good adhesion, excellent durability and stain resistance make Sherwin-Williams oil/alkyd-based paints excellent choices for trim in high-traffic rooms, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Do you paint trim or walls first?

Paint the Trims Next

Once you're done with your ceiling it's time to move onto the trims. This is one of the trickiest parts to get right. A huge plus of painting the trim before walls is that you don't have to worry about a drop or two getting onto the wall.

When should you not use eggshell paint?

Avoid using eggshell paint in high-contact, high-traffic areas such as door and window trim, baseboards, cabinetry, and doors. It's best to use semi-gloss paint in these areas.

What color should a quarter round be?

Quarter round moulding can come in several colors and species. However, most designers recommend matching your quarter round trim to your baseboards. In the end, you want your quarter round moulding to look like an extension of your baseboards.

Is quarter round supposed to match floor or baseboard?

Remember, floor installers stick to flooring! Quarter round trim is part of the baseboard, not an extension of the floor. If you have white or off-white molding, the quarter round or shoe molding should be white, too. The floor installer will use the same color as the floor color to save both time and money.

What is the best paint to use on PVC trim?

Use a light color, 100% acrylic latex paint with a light reflective value (LRV) equal to or greater than 55 (Flat Black=0, pure white=100). Painting PVC trim with dark colors may cause the product to warp.

What paint will stick to plastic trim?

Use 100-percent acrylic latex paint, applying it with a high-quality sash or trim brush. Since dark colors absorb more heat, don't paint PVC trim darker than its original color to avoid potential warping from heat expansion.

What can I use to stick PVC trim?

Foamed PVC features outer layers of cardboard (chromo board), which can be glued using a standard contact adhesive. We recommend Superglue Rody-Rapid, available in our webshop.

What paint stays on PVC?

Most methods to paint PVC pipe involves the use of epoxy-based paints.

What paint can you paint PVC with?

UPVC Paint has been specifically formulated for plastic. Therefore, it can be applied to various types of rigid or hardened plastics such as PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic and polyester, and uPVC. Using the right Paint for uPVC is critical because any other paint won't adhere to the smooth surface effectively.

Why is my paint roller leaving tiny bubbles?

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Use of a roller cover with wrong nap length. Applying a gloss or semi-gloss paint over a porous or unsealed surface. High heat during application speeds up drying; bubbles or craters that form will dry before they can break and level out. Using a thinner/reducer that is inappropriate for the coating.

Why does my paint job look like orange peel?

According to Sherwin Williams, the orange peel effect has a few different causes. It can be caused by premature evaporation of thinner, incorrect spray gun setup (ie. low air pressure or incorrect nozzle), spraying at an angle other than perpendicularly, or applying excessive paint. 90% of the time, it's human error.

What causes fish eyes in paint?

We don't want to get too far into the technical weeds here, but fisheye is primarily caused by two scientific properties of paint known as surface tension and cohesion. OK, back to the real world. Silicon, dirt, wax, or grease contaminants on the painted surface are the most common causes of fisheye.

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