L// crown molding spliced together (not very successfully – my first attempt); patched with wood filler and sanded.
R// the same crown molding caulked and painted with matte finish paint.
Gloss or semi-gloss, typically used on trim, reflects the light and will draw the eye to filled nail holes or overlapping trim. Matte or eggshell, on the other hand, have a more subtle sheen and absorb the light rather than reflect it. Read more about different lusters of paint here.
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
Great tip! I would definitely need all the help I could get disguising flaws in woodwork!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
i am no carpenter at all! so i could use this tip. 😉
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
I've never thought of using anything except semi-gloss on trim until we moved into our current house, which has eggshell trim. I actually like the less glossy look and now that I know it hides flaws better too, I'm all about it! Great tip!
Tiffany says
This is a good tip! Maybe I should do this in my foyer. The people before us used gobs of caulk to fix sagging wood instead of nailing it back into proper position. It's a hot mess!
pam {simple details} says
I love QTT, I'd forgotten and popped right over as soon as I saw it! I could definitely use this tip, I always think the miter box is the answer, but still have issues! 🙂
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
This is a huge help. Thanks for the tip!
Vel Criste says
Love your QTT's Lisa! Another great tip!
Jane Bernard says
Wow, I love the map! What a great repurposing idea. And we all have armoires still hanging around the house right?