Trim/doors
Painting the trim/doors will be done differently, depending on whether we are also painting the walls. With
that in mind, we are offering a short description of the preparation involved.
Occupied properties
Ø Remove doors, catches, door knobs and hinges( excluding pass-through doors)
Ø Clean and de-gloss trim, base, crown, doors and window
sills
Ø Fill all nail holes and repair any damage
Ø Sand surface
Ø Caulk all miter joints and door casings as
needed
Ø Prime all raw wood.
Unoccupied properties and/or new construction
Ø Remove doors, catches, door knobs and hinges( excluding pass-through doors)
Ø If previously painted clean and de-gloss trim, base, crown, doors and
window sills
Ø Fill all nail holes and repair any damage
Ø Sand all surfaces
Ø Caulk all miter joints and door casings
Ø Tape all hinges if doors have not been removed
Ø Prime / Undercote
