I've been using Valspar Semi-Gloss white to paint all my stained trim. I also used their brand of latex primer. I'm very satisfied with both. I used Kilz primer when I first started this painting project and I like Valspar much better. It's thicker and goes on much better.
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I agree with lens as to the valspar primer. I too used kilz and 123 in the past and the valspar primer is better than either of the better known brands. In fact 1 coat of valspaer latex primer and 1 coat of valspar latex gloss was all it took to really get a great job.
Posts: 1645 | Location: NC | Registered: Jun 23, 2008
we used 2 inch painters tape . DD held the area down with a wide putty knife and I put the tape on. it took some time but no paint on the carpet..you could also use stright edge to hold down and pull back the carpet .. it really helps if two folks work on this. we only did the nursery, but I saw the pro painters use the same technique all over the house. I really love the latx high gloss too. cant wait to see pics of yours.
Posts: 1645 | Location: NC | Registered: Jun 23, 2008
Duh, tape!! Thanks Sonny! I've got an ongoing project going on and hopefully will be done by Christmas! If I just didn't have to work, I'd have plenty of time to paint!
