FRESHENING UP BASEBOARDS WITH THAT “ONE COAT” PAINT—WORTH IT?
One coat never seems to cut it for me either, especially on trim that gets scuffed up. I tried one of those paint+primer combos on my last place—looked okay at first, but after a few months, you could see spots where it wore thin. Two coats just hold up better, even if it’s a pain. And yeah, sanding feels pointless until you see how much smoother the finish is.
FRESHENING UP BASEBOARDS WITH THAT “ONE COAT” PAINT—WORTH IT?
One coat never seems to cut it for me either, especially on trim that gets scuffed up.
- Same here, especially in high-traffic spots. One coat just doesn’t hide the old marks or dings.
- Paint+primer combos sound great, but in my experience, they’re more hype than help for baseboards.
- Prep makes a bigger difference than the paint itself. Quick sand, wipe down, then two coats—always looks sharper and lasts longer.
- I’ve tried to shortcut it before... ended up repainting a year later. Not worth the hassle.