Trim and molding are on the edges and transitions of the exterior of your home and therefore, they are part of the most exposed areas of the whole home. Window trim handles constant moisture. Fascia boards control roof runoff. Door trim is exposed to UV on a daily basis. Soffits trap humidity from below while dealing with heat from the roof above. Failure of paint will appear on the trim first. Peeling begins at the edges, cracking occurs along the caulk lines, and the wood trim starts absorbing moisture as soon as the coating begins to disintegrate. To the homeowners in the Media, Glen Mills, and West Chester, PA, it is not only a matter of appearances to ensure that exterior trim and molding are well-coated. It is also about safeguarding certain areas of your home that are the most vulnerable, before minor problems become expensive fixes.
Exterior Trim or Molding Painting
- Home
- Exterior Trim or Molding Painting
Exterior Trim or Molding Painting in Media, Glen Mills, and West Chester, PA
When homeowners consider exterior painting, they mainly think about the walls. What makes it all together is the trim. Finishing elements that make a home its own character and definition include fascia boards, window casings, door frames, crown molding, soffits, and decorative molding details. When their paint is worn away, or even peeled off, they bring the whole outside down, no matter how nice the main siding is. At Morroni Custom Painting, our exterior trim painting services are founded on accuracy, correct preparation, and coats that withstand all seasons Pennsylvania throws at a house.
Why Exterior Trim Needs Dedicated Attention
Wood, PVC, and Aluminum Each Need a Different Approach
Painting exterior trim is not one process that is applied in the same manner to all materials. All substrates do not respond in the same way and require different treatment. Outside wood trim should be considered in terms of moisture content and grain prior to any coating. Bare wood requires a proper primer to cover the surface and avoid problems arising under the topcoat as time goes by. PVC trim on the exterior expands and contracts with the changing temperatures in Pennsylvania. Our materials are flexible, PVC-compatible coatings that move with the material and maintain their bond during freeze-thaw cycles without cracking or lifting off at the edges. The outer aluminum trim is non-porous, implying that adhesion is subject to the surface preparation and proper bonding primer. Skip those steps and paint peels off within months. Do them right, and the finish will last many years without trouble.
Our Exterior Trim Painting Process
We treat every exterior trim and molding job as we would treat a complete exterior repaint. One of the most used shortcuts by contractors is rushing through trim work, and that is reflected within a season or two. The following are the specifics involved in our process:
- Check all trim, molding, fascia, and soffits prior to commencement of work.
- Washing down or hand washing to remove dirt, mildew, and chalking on all surfaces.
- Any loose or peeling parts are removed by scraping and sanding back to a stable base.
- Re-caulking of all gaps and joints at window trim, door trim, and siding connections.
- Priming all bare wood and damaged areas prior to applying topcoats.
- Full topcoat applied in the required number of coats to provide full coverage and permanence of color.
- Final checking of all trims, edges, and corners prior to the job completion.
Serving Media, Glen Mills, and West Chester, PA
Morroni Custom Painting has been providing its services to the residents of Media, Glen Mills, and West Chester, PA for years. We know the housing styles in these communities, the older colonial and craftsman houses with detailed exterior crown molding and decorative fascia, and the new houses with less elaborate PVC profiles. That local knowledge influences our evaluation of every project, and what products we suggest, and how we organize the work to meet the conditions of every home. We report well at each phase to ensure that you are aware of what we are doing and what to expect. No surprises on the bill and no unfinished details when we leave.
Request Your Free Exterior Trim Painting Estimate
Clean edges are sharp trim work that uplifts the appearance of a house. When sealed and painted in a proper manner, it keeps the moisture out, safeguards the underlaying materials and makes the exterior look finished and well-maintained over the years between service cycles. When your home in Media, Glen Mills, or West Chester, PA needs a new look, Morroni Custom Painting is at your service. Get started by calling us today to have a free, no-obligation estimate from a team that has been doing exterior trim painting right with complete customer satisfaction.
