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Today’s Tip: Why do pros skip pre-painting molding?

By Mark Interior Molding How-to Painting How-to Today's Tip

Pre-painting molding—besides shoe molding—doesn’t work because you have to fill and paint the caulk bead. Paint in place.

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Pre painting trim almost never works Paint in place for a happy house
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Mark
A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.
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