Hello all,
I would like to end up with the cleanest job I can, and because my skills are limited, I thought it might be a good Idea to
prime and paint the base, casing and crown before installation. I have done it in the past on a crown moulding job, and because the color was white, I used white caulking for gaps and seams, and then used a thin square scraper to remove the excess on edges and corners. I then filled the nail holes with white hole filler/patch and then a light sanding. I don't remember touching up over the nail hole patches, but because of the height, it was not an issue. It was a barter for a friend....massage therapist in fact.
I liked the results, but I will need a clean, smooth and completely painted trim on this job.
I plan to use semi gloss oil based paint and patch holes with MH Ready Patch.
1. Does the caulking and scraping without paint work on eye level trim, or should I plan on caulking and painting?
2. If I finish coat before installation, do I need to prime before I touch up the patches?
3. If I touch up with a brush, will it show on a sprayed on finish?
Thanks for any suggestions