Wooden baseboards frame flooring while protecting the lower portion of walls from dust, dirt, and additional grime. If you plan to revamp a room, there are several factors to consider when deciding whether a painter should apply a stain or coat of enamel lacquer to the trim. To ensure you make the right choice, below are details about both options.

Painting Is a Fast Way to Give Trim a Facelift

A painter can put lacquer on trim while updating the rest of the walls, which can cut down on the time it takes to revamp an entire room. With a wide variety of options available, it’s possible to find a color that matches carpeting, walls, furniture, and other room elements to help unify the space. One coat of high-quality enamel paint will completely cover the woodwork underneath. Painters don’t need to take extra steps to prepare trim before application, which helps keep interior painting costs low. The solid, opaque hue might show dirt more easily than a stain, so you’ll need to wipe down the fixtures when dusting and vacuuming to maintain their pristine appearance.

Staining Is Costlier But Increases Home Value

Staining trim will enhance the appeal of cabinetry, flooring, doors, and other wood elements in a room. Whether you have oak flooring or cherry counters, there are several stains available to match the type of wood found in your home. Trim is stained offsite before installation, a process which involves sanding the wood, applying the stain, and adding two coats of sealant. Although more expensive than painting, staining will let the natural grain of the wood shine through. This also helps hide imperfections in the trim and gives interiors a refined appearance.

Whether you choose to paint or stain baseboards, expect the painters at BRS Custom Painting to deliver professional, high-quality results. Based in Wentzville, MO, the technicians use top-of-the-line materials and state-of-the-art application techniques for interior and exterior painting projects throughout St. Louis and St. Charles counties. For a consultation, call (636) 219-9749. Visit the commercial and residential painters online for information about their services and become a Facebook fan to see photos of their work.