# @acehardware on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=U7_mzTk2gQY
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71415085-acehardware-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5ce484d245.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-07T15:00:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ace Hardware (@acehardware) — https://gondola.cc/acehardware

## Caption

How to Prep Exterior Trim for Painting | Ace Hardware

A great paint job starts long before the first coat goes on. In this video, Ace’s Home Expert walks you through the essential steps for preparing exterior trim for painting, from safely accessing hard-to-reach areas to cleaning, scraping, sanding, priming, and taping for professional-looking results. Proper preparation helps paint adhere better, last longer, and deliver the curb appeal your home deserves.

✅ In this video:

Safety tips for reaching exterior trim
How to clean trim with a pressure washer
Removing loose paint and sanding surfaces
When and where to apply exterior primer
Taping techniques for clean paint lines
Preparing hardware and fixtures before painting

🛒 Shop the paint prep supplies, primers, pressure washers, painter’s tape, and tools featured in this project at Ace Hardware: https://www.acehardware.com

Whether you're refreshing worn trim or preparing for a full exterior paint project, Ace has the products and expert advice to help you get the job done right.

👍 If you found this video helpful, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to the Ace Hardware YouTube channel for more painting tips, home maintenance advice, DIY projects, and expert guidance from the Helpful Place.

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## Stats

- **Views:** 1,223
- **Likes:** 9
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 1

## Tags

housepainting, paintprep, acehardware, exteriorpainting, homeimprovement, diyprojects, curbappeal, paintingtips

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