When painting a room in your home, the walls aren't exactly the difficult part of painting—it's the trim around the windows and doors, as well as the baseboards surrounding the base of your walls. When you look at these areas, it's definitely a lot more to have to paint. Painting these areas can make your trim pop and improve the look of your room you are trying to update. Read on for baseboard and trim painting tips to get the job done.

1. Use Painter's Tape

Painter's tape is your best friend when painting along the trim and baseboards. The tape helps prevent the paint from getting on the walls you just got finished painting. Use a brand of tape that is specifically made for painting. Don't attempt to use any old tape—anything other than painter's tape will remove the paint on your walls and it could allow the trim paint to bleed through onto the walls. Apply the painter's tape along the trim and use a putty knife to ensure it is secure to your walls. Paint the trim/baseboards and then peel the tape off immediately after you finish painting. Allowing it to sit for too long could cause your paint to peel.

2. Use The Right Paint

When choosing paint for your trim and baseboards, you want it to pop, so use a paint that helps make this happen. Semi-gloss is the best option, as it gives you a glossy look without too much gloss, and it's easy to clean as well. Your baseboards especially will take a beating over time and can get marked up easily from all types of things. Making them easier to clean by using the right paint will only make your life easier.

3. Use Plastic On Floors

To help protect your floors and prevent paint from getting onto carpeting or even hardwoods, use plastic wrap to cover your floors. Apply it to the floors and press it so it sticks close to your baseboards. When you're finished painting, simply pull up the plastic. It won't harm your hardwoods and you don't even have to tape it to hold it in place. 

When painting your baseboards and trim, the right type of paint and tools will go a long way. Be sure to use an angled paintbrush no larger than 2 1/2 inches wide. Invest in a good brush, protect the surrounding surfaces, and use tape to give you clean lines. Hire a residential painting professional to get this and other painting work around your home done for you.