Trim and fascia aren't just decorative elements—they're critical components that direct water away from your home's structure and seal vulnerable joints where different materials meet. In Utah's climate, where winter snowmelt can saturate wood and summer sun can cause rapid drying and cracking, trim painting requires specialized products and techniques that go far beyond standard brush work.
From historic homes in Salt Lake's Avenues to modern builds in Daybreak, trim and fascia create architectural definition and visual appeal. But more importantly, they protect your home's envelope from moisture intrusion. We've seen countless Utah homes with pristine siding but rotting trim—a problem that starts small but cascades into expensive structural repairs. Our trim painting systems prioritize protection first, beauty second, knowing that one ensures the other over time.
What Makes This Service Different
Wood Preservation Focus
Trim wood endures more stress than siding—it faces direct sun, collects snow and ice, and provides entry points for moisture. We treat bare wood with penetrating primers, seal end grains that wick water like sponges, back-prime all replacement boards, and use flexible caulks that move with wood as it swells and contracts through Utah's 100-degree temperature range.
Precision Detailing
Trim work demands attention to detail that broad siding painting doesn't require. We hand-cut straight lines where trim meets siding, feather edges where old meets new, sand profiles smooth without losing architectural details, and apply thin, even coats that won't sag or drip on vertical surfaces.
Architectural Enhancement
Color choice transforms trim from functional to focal. We help Utah homeowners select trim colors that complement siding, coordinate with roofing and stone, follow neighborhood covenants where required, and create contrast that makes homes photograph beautifully against Utah's mountain backdrops.
Included With Every Project
Every Utah home we service receives the same concierge-level preparation, protection, and follow-through. Here's what you can expect for this specific service:
- Complete trim inspection identifying rot and damage
- Wood repair and replacement as needed
- End-grain sealing on all exposed wood edges
- Premium exterior caulking at all joints
- Bonding primer on existing paint, oil primer on bare wood
- Two coats of exterior acrylic or alkyd enamel
- Clean, straight lines against siding and brick
Proven Process
Trim Condition Assessment
We probe suspect areas with a screwdriver to find soft spots, check for peeling paint that indicates moisture problems, inspect caulk joints for gaps and failures, and photograph damage for homeowner review and estimates.
Restoration Carpentry
Rotted trim must be removed before painting. We cut out damaged sections, treat surrounding wood with preservatives, install new material that matches existing profiles, back-prime all six sides, and sand joints smooth so repairs disappear.
Surface Preparation
Trim holds paint differently than siding. We scrape loose coatings down to solid edges, sand glossy surfaces to create tooth, fill nail holes and gaps with exterior-grade compounds, and prime all bare wood, especially end grains.
Methodical Paint Application
We paint trim methodically, working from top to bottom: fascia first, then frieze boards, corner boards, window casings, and finally sills and thresholds. Each piece gets two full coats, with special attention to bottom edges where moisture collects.