How to Match Stained Molding With Wall Paint

Matching stained molding with a wall color gives a room a unified look, and makes the walls look taller -- because the stain and paint have a continuous color. If you paint the walls after staining the molding, matching the two colors yourself can be difficult. Enlisting the help of professionals will make the job more doable, and ensure you have as close a match as possible.

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Instructions

- 1
  Take a piece of the stained molding to a local paint shop. Tell the painters that you want an interior paint that matches the stain color. Pick a matte or glossy paint that matches the finish of the wood stain.
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  Bring paint swatches that resemble the stain color home, if you cannot temporarily remove a piece of the stained molding for matching. Tape the swatches to the wall above the molding. Examine the swatches at different times of day with varying light, then pick the one that most closely matches the stain.
- 3
  Apply the paint in a test corner first, such as behind a door. Use a paintbrush to apply a thin coat, and let it dry. If you need the paint to be darker to match the stain, apply another coat.
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  Paint the entire wall once you determine how many coats you need to match the stained molding the best. Let the paint dry for 24 hours.

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