DETAILED FINISHING
Detailed Finishing
The difference between a standard renovation and a luxury home is often found in the final touches. At Ben’s Painting & Decorating, our Detailed Finishing service focuses on the intricate woodwork, trim, and ornate features that give a room its character. From revitalizing antique skirting boards to applying a mirror-like gloss to your internal doors, we treat every inch of your woodwork with the precision of fine furniture makers.
Why Choose Us?
- We don't just "paint" trim; we treat it. Our team focuses on achieving perfectly straight lines and a "brush-mark-free" finish on all woodwork.
- Woodwork takes the most abuse in a home. We use premium, high-impact enamels and varnishes that resist scuffs, chips, and yellowing over time.
- We spend 70% of our time on preparation—filling every tiny nail hole and sanding between every coat to ensure a velvet-smooth feel.
What We Do (Our Process)
- We remove old wax, oils, and dirt from doors and trim to ensure the new finish bonds perfectly to the surface.
- We sand back old finishes to a smooth base and apply specialized "knotting" solutions to prevent natural wood resins from bleeding through the paint.
- We use high-flexibility caulk to seal the gaps between walls and woodwork, ensuring a seamless, "built-in" look that won't crack.
Frequently asked Questions
Gloss is traditional and very durable; Satin (semi-gloss) is the modern favorite for a “soft” glow; Eggshell is popular for a contemporary, non-reflective look. We can provide samples to show you how each reacts to your room’s light.
Yes! We use high-adhesion “shellac-based” primers that block the old stain and allow a bright new color to be applied without any “bleed-through.”
We use a combination of high-quality synthetic brushes and “flock” rollers, along with paint conditioners that help the paint “level out” as it dries, creating a factory-smooth finish.
Absolutely. We use specialized soft-bristle brushes to ensure paint doesn’t “clog” the delicate details of your plasterwork, preserving the crisp lines of the original design.