If the trim is in poor condition, repairing or replacing it will add to the total cost, but it will be a necessary expense since painting over damaged trim will not yield quality or lasting results.

A home with beat-up trim is like an outfit with scuffed shoes—you can deal with it, but it looks sloppy. Painting the trim in your home—whether it’s wainscoting, chair rails, or crown molding—is a way ...