A new coat of paint lights up an otherwise old, dreary house. But what distinguishes one house from another is how well these colors are finished, how spot-less and polished the end look is. If the new wall painting ideas were to be followed, the first mention would be of trim paints. Wondering what are trim paints? Trim paints are those paints that are specifically used for trims, furniture, molds, and ceiling. These colors are containing a tinge of satin-gloss or luster that ruminate the edge and style of the trims.
However, there is one prerequisite for your trim paint to work wonders that being waterproofing. Cracked walls and open, wet molds will bring down the finish and shine of the paints, thereby weakening the health of the walls. Hence it is advisable to consult professionals for waterproofing in Kolkata before locking in the wall and trim paints. Waterproofing in Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Goa etc becomes all the more central to the painting project due to the high proportion of moisture in the air as they are coastal areas.
Trim Paints
While selecting the trim paints, it
is necessary to determine what area the paint is going to be used in. The need
for coverage, strength, and properties shall vary depending on if the paint is
to be used on furniture, folding, moldings, or trims. These paints could either
be oil-based, water-soluble or even acrylic depending upon price and quality.
Generally given the vast areas of trims or molds; oil-based paints are
preferred as they are thick, don’t show marks, and also bear water seepages
better without spoiling the look easily. Another benefit of oil-based trim
colors is that they need a fewer number of coats in comparison to water-based
as they are denser and provide better overall coverage.
Things to remember
Another important aspect you must
keep into consideration while choosing trim paints is to stick to colors that
can be applied uniformly across all trims and ceilings; room to room. This will
ensure two things, first the pocket cost. Since the same color will be applied
for trims in all rooms, there won’t be needed to buy different colors and money
can be saved. Second that it will draw a more consolidated and consistent look
around the house signifying stability and unison. It also helps to enhance the space
and depth of the house.
Choosing colors
Try and pick out beige, creams, or
white tinges for trim painting as far as possible. Indeed you can pick bright
darker hues as they bring out strong elements, energy, and force or lighter
subtle shades for they are soothing for the eyes, bring out serenity and
tranquility. But one color that rules this domain is white for it brings out
the perfect balance and contrast with both lighter and darker shades. Trims, moldings,
and baseboards colored with white undertones reflect light better, amplify
glaze, are easier to clean and maintain, and creating a comfy yet sparkling
ambiance.
