Trim & Door Painting in Charleston, SC
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Licensed & Insured · Serving the Charleston area
What’s included
- Lightly sand trim and door surfaces to help paint bond
- Fill chips, dents, and nail holes with wood filler
- Apply painter's tape to protect walls and floors
- Prime bare wood or previously stained surfaces
- Brush on two coats of finish paint for smooth, durable coverage
- Remove tape and clean up drips while paint is still workable
How it works
Sand and fill
We scuff the existing finish, fill any damage, and wipe surfaces clean so the new paint has something solid to grip.
Prime and first coat
We apply primer where needed, then brush on the first coat of trim paint, working with the grain on wood surfaces.
Sand lightly and finish coat
After the first coat dries, we sand very lightly to knock down any grain raise or brush marks before applying the final smooth coat.
Problems we fix
- Brush marks visible in the finish because trim paint was applied too thick
- Paint chipping off doors that were not sanded before repainting
- Drips and runs along the bottom edge of door panels
- Yellowing on white trim from oil-based paint aging in older homes
Trim & Door Painting in Charleston — FAQ
Should I use oil or latex paint on trim?
Modern water-based alkyd paints give the hardness of oil with faster dry times and easy cleanup. We typically recommend them for trim and doors unless you have a specific reason to stick with oil.
Can you paint just the doors without painting the trim too?
Absolutely. Doors and trim are separate jobs and you can do one without the other. If the trim is in good shape, there's no need to paint it.
How do you avoid brush marks on a smooth door?
Using a quality trim brush, thinning the paint slightly, and keeping a wet edge as you work all help. Finishing with light sanding between coats produces the smoothest result.
Trim & Door Painting across Charleston
Charleston's humid subtropical climate, salt air and active storm season are tough on homes — swollen doors, rusting hardware, mildew-prone caulk and storm-loosened trim are all common. Downtown's historic houses add original plaster walls and tight, detailed millwork, while West Ashley and the islands bring newer builds with their own quirks. Our pros are comfortable with both.
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Ceiling Water Damage Repair
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Ceiling Water Stain Painting
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