Spring is the perfect time to refresh the often-overlooked details of your home that have a significant impact on its overall appearance. Repainting your interior and exterior trim, doors, and windows can breathe new life into your living spaces, enhancing both style and durability. This guide will walk you through the process, offering tips on selecting the best products and techniques for a flawless finish. With Haymes Paint’s Trimplus you can achieve a professional-grade result that stands the test of time. 

Repainting Trim and Doors Matters

Trim, doors, and windows define your space and add character to every room. Over time, they can become worn with chips and scuffs, detracting from your home's look. Repainting restores their appearance and protects them from damage.

With over 80 years of experience in the paint industry, we’ve honed our expertise in creating products that deliver superior performance. We are committed to quality and innovation in every product, so you bet it’s better! Haymes Paint Trimplus is designed to provide a durable and stylish finish for trim, doors, and windows, both inside and out. It offers the resilience of traditional oil-based enamels with the convenience of a water-based formula—making it ideal for your next project.  

Why Haymes Trimplus is Worth Every Dollar

Compromising on quality is a common mistake for trim and door painting projects. Trimplus provides a tough, durable finish that keeps your home looking fresh for years. Trimplus offers quick recoat times and easy cleanup, simplifying the painting and letting you spend less time and money on repainting or touching up your trim and doors in the future.  

Trimplus offers the following benefits for trim, doors, and windows:

• Durable Finish: Provides a tough surface ideal for high-contact areas such as skirting boards, architraves, doors, and window frames. The enamel-like finish resists chipping, keeping surfaces looking freshly painted.
• No Yellowing: Trimplus does not yellow over time, unlike oil-based paints. Whites stay bright and colours remain true, preserving your design.
• Quick Recoat Time: A 2-hour recoat and 20-minute touch-dry time help you finish projects faster and reduce downtime.
• Easy Application: Trimplus ensures a smooth, professional finish with excellent flow and levelling, whether applied by brush, roller, or spray. The water-based formula allows for easy cleanup with water.
• Low VOC: The very low VOC formulation makes Trimplus a safer indoor choice, contributing to a healthier environment.

Step-by-Step Guide to Repainting Trim and Doors

Achieving a professional finish on your trim, doors, and windows requires preparation and attention to detail. Follow these steps for success:

1. Preparation

• Clean the Surface: Use a mild detergent and water to clean thoroughly. For exterior areas, use a pressure washer or scrub brush to remove built-up grime.
• Sand the Surface: Lightly sand trim, doors, and window frames to improve paint adhesion and remove any loose or flaking paint.
• Fill Gaps and Cracks: Use wood filler or caulk to fill gaps, cracks, or holes, ensuring an even surface when painted.

2. Priming

• Prime the Surface: While Trimplus is self-priming on many surfaces, using a primer is recommended for new, bare wood or metal to enhance adhesion.

3. Painting

• Apply the Paint: Stir thoroughly before use. Apply in thin, even coats using a high-quality synthetic brush, roller, or spray. Work with the grain for wood and maintain a wet edge to avoid lap marks.
• Apply Multiple Coats: Apply at least two coats, allowing sufficient drying time between coats to achieve a smooth, durable finish.

4. Final Touches

• Inspect and Touch Up: After drying, inspect for missed spots or uneven areas and touch up as needed to ensure a flawless finish.

Maintaining Trim and Doors

To keep your freshly painted trim, doors, and windows looking their best, regular maintenance is key. Clean these surfaces regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust and grime, and address any chips or scratches promptly. With Trimplus, your paintwork will remain beautiful and resilient for years.

Start Your Spring Spruce Up Today

Repainting your trim, doors, and windows is a simple yet effective way to revitalise your home for spring. With Haymes Paint’s Trimplus*, you can achieve a professional finish that combines style and durability. 

*Trimplus has been selected as an ABA100® Winner for New Product Innovation in The Australian Brand Awards 2024. 

Don’t settle for less — choose the best products and techniques for lasting impact. Book a Colour Consultation to bring your vision to life or visit your nearest Haymes Paint Shop for expert advice and supplies.