Baseboards
Crisp lines where they show most, caulked where they meet the wall.
Trim, door and baseboard painting in Memphis.
Dario’s Painting paints trim, doors and baseboards across Memphis and Shelby County, inside and out: baseboards, crown, casings, interior doors, exterior trim and front doors, caulked and primed first. Dario, the owner, writes every estimate and is on every job, and the crews speak English and Spanish.
- Free written estimates
- Licensed & insured
- Crews speak English & Spanish
Short answer
Dario’s Painting paints trim, doors and baseboards on their own or with the walls. Inside that means baseboards, crown molding, casings and interior doors. Outside it means trim, soffits, shutters, front doors and garage doors. The estimate lists each surface separately, so you choose what is included. Gaps are caulked, surfaces sanded and primed where they need it, then everything gets two coats. National cost guides put whole-house interior trim at $500 to $2,500 and an interior door at $40 to $200. Estimate visits are on weekdays from 11:30 to 1:30 and on Saturdays from 7am to 6pm.
What’s included
Trim, doors and baseboards, inside and out.
The estimate lists each surface, the prep it needs, the coats and the paint, so you can see what you are paying for and choose what gets done.
Crown molding
Crown, caulked where it meets the wall and painted with the same crisp lines as the rest of the trim.
Casings
The frames around doors and windows, caulked where they meet the wall.
Interior doors
Doors and their frames, in a paint matched to the surface so it stands up to hands and bumps.
Exterior trim, soffits and shutters
The detail that frames the house, on its own or with the walls. Washed, scraped where loose and primed where bare first.
Front and garage doors
Front doors, garage doors, porches and railings, as part of the house or as a job of their own.
How it goes
From the first visit to the final walkthrough.
The visit
Dario walks the house with you, measures, and checks the surfaces: cracks, gaps, and old paint, some of it oil-based, that needs the right primer. Anything that will cost more later if it is skipped now, he tells you about.
The estimate
A written quote: surfaces, prep, coats, paint and days, line by line, with a start day and an end day. Baseboards, crown, casings and doors can each be listed on their own. It is free, carries no obligation and is yours to keep.
Prep
Furniture moved and wrapped, floors covered, edges masked. Holes and cracks are patched, gaps caulked, and surfaces sanded and primed where they need it. Prep is most of the work and all of the difference.
Paint
Two coats over primer where the surface needs it, in a paint matched to the surface so it stands up to hands and bumps. Tools are packed out and the room is put back each evening, not on the last day.
The walkthrough
You walk the finished rooms with Dario and point at anything that is not right. It is fixed before the job is called done.
Outside, trim, shutters and doors are washed first, then scraped where loose and primed where bare, then given two coats in a finish rated for Memphis sun. See exterior painting.
Price
What trim and door painting costs in Memphis.
National cost guides put whole-house interior trim at about $500 to $2,500. Your price is written after Dario has walked the house; these are the ranges, and the things that move them.
| Job | National range | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Interior trim, whole house | $500–$2,500 | HomeAdvisor, This Old House |
| Trim, per linear foot | $1–$4 | HomeAdvisor ($1–$4), This Old House ($1–$3) |
| Interior door | $40–$200 each | This Old House ($40–$100), Fixr ($70–$200 with the casing, both sides) |
| Front door | $112–$330 each | This Old House ($165–$330), Fixr ($112–$205, one side) |
National averages from published cost guides, not Memphis quotes and not Dario’s prices. Every range and its source is in the house painting cost guide. Your price comes from the free written estimate.
How much trim
Baseboards only, or baseboards with crown, casings and doors. Each is listed separately, so you decide what is included.
The doors
How many there are, and what they are like. Panel doors and doors with glass take more detailed cutting in than flat ones.
Height and detail
Crown near the ceiling takes ladder work. Detailed profiles take more careful cutting in, and more time.
Condition
Chips, gaps, peeling, and old glossy or oil-based paint all mean more prep: patching, caulking, sanding and the right primer.
Color change
Covering a dark or strong color, or going from dark to light, can need primer under the two finish coats.
Outside: height and access
Soffits and second-story trim take more ladder work. Slopes, tight side yards and planting close to the walls take more setup around the house.
Doing the walls too? See interior painting, and drywall repair for the holes and cracks in the walls around your trim. For national price ranges for trim and doors, see our house painting cost guide.
Paint and finish
Which finish goes on trim and doors.
Different surfaces need different products and sheens, from baseboard paint to front door paint. The quote names the paint for each surface.
| Surface | Common finish | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Baseboards, crown and casings | Semi-gloss, or satin | Sherwin-Williams calls semi-gloss great for trim and moldings: easy to clean, with a subtle shine. It lists satin for woodwork that takes nicks and scuffs. |
| Interior doors | Satin, semi-gloss or gloss | Doors get a lot of hand contact. Sherwin-Williams lists gloss for doors and semi-gloss for closet doors. |
| Front doors | Exterior paint in satin or semi-gloss | Sherwin-Williams says a front door needs exterior paint that resists UV and weather, and that a higher sheen is easier to clean. |
Picking a white trim paint? Sherwin-Williams says to match the white’s undertone to the room: cool whites suit cool colors such as blue, and warm whites, with a yellow or red base, suit warm furnishings and natural wood. Test a sample on the trim itself. Our paint sheen guide and how to paint trim and doors go further.
Trim and doors in a Memphis house
What the weather and the houses here mean for the job.
Humid air, slower drying
Paint dries slower in damp air, and Memphis is humid for much of the year. Trim and doors need their full drying time between coats, and Benjamin Moore advises extra dry time in humid weather.
Older homes, oil-based trim
Older Memphis houses often have decades of paint on the trim, some of it oil-based. Oil-based trim needs the right primer before a water-based paint will stick to it, so Dario checks the surfaces at the visit. Sherwin-Williams says latex can go over an oil-based finish when the surface is properly prepared.
Built before 1978?
EPA says old lead paint on surfaces that rub, like doors and window sills, can produce chips and dust, and sanding old paint can make lead dust. Tell Dario when your house was built.
Brick homes in Germantown
Germantown’s neighborhoods are full of brick homes, where the outside work is often trim, soffits, shutters, doors and garage doors rather than whole walls. If your neighborhood association reviews exterior colors, bring the approved colors to the walkthrough.
Older trim in Collierville
Older wood trim near the historic Town Square usually needs more scraping and priming. Newer subdivisions often have color rules, so have the approved colors in hand.
Sun, heat and mildew
South and west walls take the hardest sun, and paint on a surface baking in the afternoon sun can dry too fast to level out. Sherwin-Williams suggests painting a front door in the early morning or late afternoon. Shaded trim grows mildew in Memphis humidity and is washed before painting.
We paint trim, doors and baseboards across Memphis, East Memphis and the rest of Shelby County. Town by town, see what to know before painting in Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, Arlington and Lakeland, or see all the areas we paint.
How much does it cost to paint trim and doors?
National cost guides put whole-house interior trim at $500 to $2,500, or $1 to $4 per linear foot. An interior door runs $40 to $200 and a front door $112 to $330. How much trim, how many doors, their condition and the finish move the price, and Dario’s free written estimate lists each surface separately.
Can you paint just the trim and baseboards?
Yes. Baseboards, crown molding, casings and doors can each be included on their own, and the estimate lists every surface separately, so you choose what gets painted. Outside, trim, soffits, shutters and doors can be a job of their own.
Do you paint interior doors?
Yes: doors and their frames, in a paint matched to the surface so it stands up to hands and bumps. Tell Dario at the walkthrough which doors you want done, and the estimate lists each surface.
Can you paint my front door?
Yes. Front doors and garage doors can be part of a bigger job or a job of their own, and the quote prices only what you ask for. A front door needs an exterior paint that resists UV and weather, as Sherwin-Williams says.
What paint do you use on trim and baseboards?
Premium lines from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, matched to the surface and never thinned. The paint is included in the quote, and the quote names it for each surface. Sherwin-Williams points to semi-gloss for trim and satin for woodwork.
How do you repaint old oil-based trim?
Oil-based trim needs the right primer before a water-based paint will stick to it, so Dario checks the surfaces at the visit. Sherwin-Williams says latex can go over an oil-based finish when the surface is properly prepared. If your house was built before 1978, tell Dario.
What happens if you find rot on exterior trim?
Anything that could not be seen at the visit, like rot or water damage, is quoted separately, and nothing is done about it without your approval. Rotten trim boards and window and door casings are cut out and replaced; see wood rot repair.
Sources
Where the facts come from.
- Sherwin-Williams: how to choose paint finishes — semi-gloss for trim and moldings, gloss for doors, satin for woodwork
- Sherwin-Williams: how to paint a front door — exterior paint, satin or semi-gloss, early morning or late afternoon
- Sherwin-Williams: paint FAQ — latex over oil-based finishes with proper preparation
- Sherwin-Williams: how to pick the perfect white paint — match the white’s undertone to the room
- Benjamin Moore: best practices for door prep and painting — add extra dry time for humid, wet or cold weather
- U.S. EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program — old lead paint on friction surfaces like doors and window sills
- U.S. EPA: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program for consumers — homes built before 1978; sanding can create lead dust
Checked September 2026. Prices and product details change; your written estimate has the numbers for your house.
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Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, repaired first, then two coats.
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Exterior painting
Brick, siding, stucco and wood: washed, scraped and primed where needed, then two coats.
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Drywall repair
Holes, cracks, water stains and old patchwork, patched and blended before the paint goes on.
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Wood rot repair
Rotten fascia, soffits, trim and siding boards cut out and replaced, then primed and painted to match.
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Free estimate
Get a free trim and door painting estimate.
Answer a few short questions and Dario calls you back to book the walkthrough, usually within the hour between 7am and 7pm. Or call now and talk to him directly.
Rather pick the time yourself? Book the free estimate visit online (weekdays 11:30 to 1:30, Saturdays 7am to 6pm). dario@dariospainting.com · 7am to 7pm, seven days