ProfessionalDoor Casing Painting

Door casings are a narrow but prominent detail — dirty, scuffed, or chipped casings make an otherwise clean room look tired. We tape carefully, prep every flat and profiled surface, and brush a fresh coat of trim paint that makes the whole doorway look crisp and deliberate.

Also known as: door casing painting, paint door casing, door trim painting, door molding painting, casing paint, interior door casing paint, door caseing painting

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What’s included

Tape adjacent walls and floors to prevent bleed
Lightly sand existing finish to scuff and prepare for adhesion
Fill any chips, dings, or nail holes with wood filler
Apply trim primer to bare or filled spots
Brush on two coats of semi-gloss or satin trim paint
Remove tape carefully for clean, sharp edges

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How it works

Tape and sand

We mask adjacent walls, floor, and any hardware, then lightly sand the casing to give the new paint something to grip.

Fill and prime

We fill any damage, apply primer to bare spots, and let it dry before the finish coat.

Brush finish coats

We apply two coats of trim paint with a quality angled brush, working along the profile of the casing for a smooth, chip-free result.

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Problems we fix

Paint chipping at the corner edges of casings where they get frequent contact from opening doors
Brush marks on flat casing profiles that needed thinning or better technique to flow out
Paint bleeding onto the adjacent wall because tape wasn't pressed down at the edge
Yellowing on white casings that were originally painted with oil-based paint

Good to know

Door Casing Painting — FAQ

Should door casings match the baseboard color?

In most traditional interiors, door casings, baseboards, and window trim are all painted the same color, often white or off-white. Matching them gives the room a cohesive, finished look.

Can you paint just the casings without painting the door itself?

Absolutely. Casings and doors are separate surfaces and can be done independently. If only the casings are scuffed, that's all we need to touch.

What sheen is best for door casings?

Semi-gloss is the standard choice for all woodwork because it's durable, easy to wipe clean, and the slight gloss reads as deliberate against flat walls. Satin works well in spaces where you want a subtler look.

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