How to Mix Painted and Stained Trim

Decide which Trim will be Stained

01. Determine which trim, moldings, and casings will remain in a stained finish (i.e. will not be painted).

Decide which Trim will be Painted

02. Determine which trim, moldings, and casings will be painted.

Determine the Start and Endpoints

03. The trickiest part of mixing stained and painted trim is the start and endpoints. Click here to read how I determine this for each room!

Decide whether each Window Casing will be Painted or Stained

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Decide whether each Door Casing will be Painted or Stained

05.. For door casing trim, choose stained or painted based on the look you want AND the impact on the adjoining room.

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