How Should Built-Ins and Crown Molding Be Painted?
Built-ins and crown molding should be painted in enamel one or two steps glossier than the walls, usually satin or semi-gloss, after the joints are caulked and the nail holes filled and sanded flush. Crown gets a clean cut line where it meets wall and ceiling, and built-ins get the cabinet treatment: de-gloss, then bonding primer. Houses in Armonk are…
