2torial #0494: Learn2 Paint a Room (Continued) Paint the trim and doors After the final wall coat is dry to the touch, take the protective masking tape off the trim. Avoid smearing any wet globs while doing this, and have a garbage bag handy. Immediately put the messy tape into it.   Using the small bristle brush, carefully paint the trim, including the baseboards. Use small amounts of paint for a thin coat, and brush back into the wet paint to blend it well. Brush lightly on the last strokes to minimize brush marks.   Protect the walls, windows, and ceiling surrounding the trim. Plastic shields with handles are handy to quickly protect windows and walls from the trim paint. While it's not a big deal to get wall paint on the trim, you definitely want to avoid getting glossy trim paint on the walls. Glossy paint will stand off and be highly visible on a flat, latex base. Wipe the shields clean after every few brushstrokes, and you can move pretty quickly. If you prefer, use wide masking tape to protect the walls, windows, and ceiling. The tape method takes a little more time, but is great for persons with shaky hands.   Doors: These can be rolled or brushed, depending on their contours. When a door connects two different color rooms, paint the latch edge the same color as the room that the door opens into. Paint the hinged edge the opposite color.Step 8