What is Trim?

Trim refers to the decorative and functional woodwork that frames doors, windows, floors, and ceilings in a home, including baseboards, door casings, window casings, crown molding, chair rails, and wainscoting. Painting trim is typically done with a semi-gloss or gloss finish for durability and easy cleaning, and it is usually a different color from the walls to create visual definition. Cutting in trim cleanly requires a steady hand and quality angled brush.