Great for trim and moldings, semi-gloss paint is easy to clean and adds a subtle shine.
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.
Semi-gloss finish: This is the best finish for your trims such as baseboards, mouldings and even cabinets and doors.
Our favorite cool toned white from Sherwin Williams is Pure White SW 7005.
Next are semigloss sheens; then satin, eggshell, or low-lustre sheens; and then flat or matte sheens.
Medium-Lustre- This higher-gloss finish is perfect for doors and trim.
One of the benefits of satin paint that gives it a bit of edge over eggshell is that it's highly reflective, which makes it ideal for creating a sense of space and light in smaller rooms. It also provides a smooth, even finish that's perfect for creating a uniform look across your walls and woodwork.
Joanna's favorite color for trim is the "True White" hue.
What is the best paint to use on trim and baseboards? Because it dries quickly and is easy to clean, latex paint is a popular choice for trim and baseboards. It is also resistant to peeling and fading, allowing it to keep its appearance for an extended period of time.
Trim it out: Alabaster (and many other whites) work great as a trim color because they pair well with so many other colors. Remember its usually best to do a Satin or Semi-Gloss on trim for durability.
Flat (flat, matte): No to very low reflection when dry. Eg-shel (low-gloss, eggshell, low sheen, satin, velvet): Low to medium reflection when dry. Semi-gloss (semi-gloss, pearl, medium luster): Medium to moderate reflection when dry. Gloss (gloss, high-gloss): High reflection when dry.
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.
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.
SW 7006Extra White
For a clean and crisp look, this white does the trick. Its high light reflectivity makes it an ideal choice for trim and ceilings. Actual color may vary from on-screen representation. To confirm your color choices prior to purchase, please view a physical color sample.
Once you've taken care of primer, the best paint for cabinets is Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel. This product creates a hard, durable finish that withstands the wear and tear of frequently used areas like kitchens.
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 paint walls or trim first? From a professional point of view, with interior painting, it makes the most sense to paint your trim first, then ceilings, and then your walls. It's much easier and faster to tape off trim than to tape off your walls.
Gloss. The shiniest option, high-gloss paint is perfect for surfaces that need a striking appearance and durability, such as cabinets and doors. Use a gloss sheen to highlight room elements like: Wood trim.
Joanna often uses Sherwin Williams Alabaster for her trim, and occasionally Sherwin Williams Pure White. Use one color for trim throughout your home and you'll have a home where rooms just flow from one into the next.
It is a well-known fact that the best and the most multipurpose trim color is white since it can match almost any other paint color. And luckily, SW Natural Choice paint is not an exception. You can pair this warm and creamy beige with certain whites and be sure that they work great together.
MAGNOLIA HOME BY JOANNA GAINES® TRIM, DOOR + CABINETRY INTERIOR SEMI-GLOSS PAINT 4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value.
Is satin paint too shiny for walls? In most cases, satin paint isn't too shiny for walls. In fact, satin is likely the glossiest sheen that will work on walls. However, if you're looking to hide imperfections on your walls, opting for a flatter finish will be better.
The downsides of eggshell paint
Albeit less expensive than other types of paint, eggshell paint will most likely require a coat to spruce the room up much sooner than satin paint would, for instance. It is also rather challenging to freshen up the look of the walls just where it's needed.
Another reason why consumers and designers often favor using Eggshell or Satin paint is that they've had a bad experience with the “chalky” look that low-quality flat paints have after a few years.