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Touch up trim and baseboard paint
Trigger
Scuffs and scrapes
Who does it
DIY
Est. time
30-45 min
Est. cost
$10-15
Difficulty
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Step by step
Clean the trim with a damp cloth to remove dust/grime.
Lightly sand any rough or chipped spots.
Apply painter's tape to protect adjacent walls/flooring.
Use a small angled brush to apply matching trim paint in thin coats.
Remove tape before the paint fully dries to avoid peeling.
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