Can Wainscoting Be Painted

Helpful Tips. Paint wainscoting with EasyCare® Ultra Premium Interior Paint in a semi-gloss finish. Paint only 2-3 feet of baseboard at a time. As you paint, examine the surface for drips, spatters and overlapped edges and clean them with a rag.

What kind of paint do you use for wainscoting?

You can go with a satin or a semi-gloss paint sheen. The satin sheen will be more forgiving and will hide most imperfections from your nail heads and seams.

Do you paint wainscoting the same color as trim?

Painting the wainscot in the same color as the walls tones down its inherent traditional feel and makes it more contemporary. Choose a color a few shades lighter or darker than the walls, or use the exact same shade to make the molding as subtle as possible.