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Home Improvement > Moldings & Wood Trim > How to Pre-finish Wood Trim Before Installation

Learn how to pre-finish crown molding, bead board and other wooden trim before installation.

Pour a small amount onto a clean lint-free wiping cloth and coat the trim. You can also pour some into a pan, dip the cloth, slap it against the sides of the container to remove the excess, and apply it to the trim. With either application method, the topcoat seals in the stain, protects the surface, adds sheen or gloss, and gives the wood finish depth.
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