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Repainting Interior Trim

Careful preparation and confident brush work are the keys to a professional finish

by Brian J. Doherty

A professional painter describes the tools, materials and techniques that he uses to paint interior trim so that it looks great and lasts a long time. Included is information on prep work and primers, brush selection and techniques, and caulk, as well as a sidebar on how to paint over old oil-based paints.

From Fine Homebuilding153, pp. 88-93
March 1, 2003
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Interior Painting and Finishing | Painting and Finishing | Interior Trim | Interior Paints, Stains, and Finishes | Materials | Paints and Finishes | Paint | Primers | Caulks and Sealants | Painting Tools | Other Hand Tools | Trimwork
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