I just had someone come and install MDF preprimed trim and Unfinished Pine Door Moldings through out my house. Now I need some help figuring out what are the the steps to take in order to caulk it, fill the nail holes, and paint it.
So to make it easier i'll just number my questions.
1. In what order do I do the things? Should I prime the unfinished pine first? Or do i fill the holes first? Or should I caulk and fill the holes? Pretty much i'm lost on the whole order.
2.
a. I know i shouldn't get cheap materials so what kind of caulk should i get and what should i use to fill the nail holes? Like brands or types.
b. I saw some guides recommend to use a glazing compound to fill nail holes. Should I use that instead of wood putty? What about for things that aren't nail holes like the gaps i showed above in images.
3. Where do I caulk verses use wood putty or something. For example...
a. Inside corner?
b. around vent? (i'm guessing caulk)
c. mitered joint for door trim?
d. The trim around my step?
e. Outside corner of trim?
f. This one inside corner has a much bigger gap then the rest, do i do anything differently?
g. What about around the door casing where some of the gap seems like i couldn't even get caulk in or others is really small?
4. As you might be able to see from some of the pictures I have textured walls and i saw something on youtube that told me i needed to tape off the walls to keep the caulk from getting into the clevises.
5. Do you know any good guides or youtube videos, unfortunately i seem to have found a few contradictions in them which is why i'm posting here.
6. I'm going to paint all the trim white, any suggestions on sheen and type to use for the trim? i know it is supposed to be shine and I think someone told me oil based. Any specific brands?
7. I also going to paint my doors, should I paint them the same color as the trim?
8. I have a couple rooms I'm also going to paint the walls in. Should I do that before or after the trim and caulking and what not.
Well thats about it, if you could give me any help that would be great and save me a ton of money. I just want to make sure I do it right. If i'm missing anything or you need more information just let me know
Thanks!
So to make it easier i'll just number my questions.
1. In what order do I do the things? Should I prime the unfinished pine first? Or do i fill the holes first? Or should I caulk and fill the holes? Pretty much i'm lost on the whole order.
2.
a. I know i shouldn't get cheap materials so what kind of caulk should i get and what should i use to fill the nail holes? Like brands or types.
b. I saw some guides recommend to use a glazing compound to fill nail holes. Should I use that instead of wood putty? What about for things that aren't nail holes like the gaps i showed above in images.
3. Where do I caulk verses use wood putty or something. For example...
a. Inside corner?
b. around vent? (i'm guessing caulk)
c. mitered joint for door trim?
d. The trim around my step?
e. Outside corner of trim?
f. This one inside corner has a much bigger gap then the rest, do i do anything differently?
g. What about around the door casing where some of the gap seems like i couldn't even get caulk in or others is really small?
4. As you might be able to see from some of the pictures I have textured walls and i saw something on youtube that told me i needed to tape off the walls to keep the caulk from getting into the clevises.
5. Do you know any good guides or youtube videos, unfortunately i seem to have found a few contradictions in them which is why i'm posting here.
6. I'm going to paint all the trim white, any suggestions on sheen and type to use for the trim? i know it is supposed to be shine and I think someone told me oil based. Any specific brands?
7. I also going to paint my doors, should I paint them the same color as the trim?
8. I have a couple rooms I'm also going to paint the walls in. Should I do that before or after the trim and caulking and what not.
Well thats about it, if you could give me any help that would be great and save me a ton of money. I just want to make sure I do it right. If i'm missing anything or you need more information just let me know
Thanks!