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Trim and door color might seem like a finishing detail, but it defines the contrast and character of an entire room or facade. A color that works in isolation can clash with the adjacent wall or siding. Use Paintsight to generate trim and door previews so the homeowner sees the relationship between surfaces before you pick up a brush.

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Taking the best photos

For trim and door previews, context is everything:
  • Include the door or trim fully in the frame. Do not crop the edges of the trim or door — you need the complete surface visible so the preview covers the whole area cleanly.
  • Capture the surrounding wall or siding in the same shot. The contrast between trim and adjacent surface is the entire point. Show enough of the wall or siding that the homeowner can see how the colors interact.

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Selecting the surface

In Paintsight, select the surface that matches what you are painting:
  • Trim — for baseboards, crown molding, window casings, and door casings
  • Door — for interior or exterior door slabs
If you are painting both trim and doors in the same job, create one preview for each surface type. This keeps the approval record specific to each element.
For front door previews, take your photo straight on from the walkway — not from an angle. A straight-on shot gives the most realistic representation of how the door will look to someone approaching the house, and it produces the cleanest preview surface for the AI to work with.

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Common paint details for trim and doors

Trim and doors typically use higher-sheen finishes because they need to be durable and washable:
  • Semi-gloss — the standard choice for most trim and interior doors; holds up to cleaning and shows clean lines
  • Gloss — used for exterior doors and decorative trim where a more polished appearance is desired
Popular trim color choices include bright whites (such as Chantilly Lace or Extra White), soft off-whites, and bold contrasts like black, charcoal, or deep navy for front doors.
Pair a trim color preview with a siding or wall color preview and include both in the same approval request. The homeowner approves the complete color scheme — walls or siding and trim together — rather than making decisions in isolation. Both approvals are saved to the job record with their own date stamp and signature.