Haymes knows colour—but do your trims match your vibe or mess everything up?

May 22, 2025

The expert-approved trick for trims that don’t betray your paint job

Ever noticed how no matter how perfect your wall colour is, sloppy trims ruin the vibe? You spend hours picking “Soft Clay” or “Dusty Linen”… then your skirting boards chip, shine weird, or somehow look… off.

"Your trim should guide the eye—not hijack the whole look."

Here's the shift: using Haymes Ultratrim Acrylic Enamel on trims, doors and frames locks in your colour choices with professional-level edges, smooth transitions, and none of that jarring contrast you regret later.

What went wrong—and how paint can fix it

Trims feel like the last bit, right? The afterthought. But their finish matters more than you'd think. You know that awkward line between your dark lounge wall and the doorframe? When it’s rough, yellowed or too shiny—your whole project feels like a DIY fail.

Haymes Ultratrim isn’t just a ‘trim paint’—it’s the secret sauce behind designer homes that look quietly put-together.

High Gloss & Semi Gloss: Choose your shine level to match your space (and personality).
Non-yellowing finish: Keep whites looking white, not… whatever that murky colour is.
Tough & chip-resistant: Especially handy in rental units or high-traffic areas.
Fast drying + no lingering smell: So you’re not painting for days or dealing with headaches after.

Plus, it’s water-based. Which means fewer mistakes, easy cleanup, and thinner coats that dry fast and smooth. Perfect for when painting is your Friday night plan.

Where trims make (or break) the magic

Let’s take your hallway. You’ve painted the walls in a soft sage like “Olive Milk”. Crisp. Calm.

But the skirting boards? They were painted years ago in a gloss that’s now turning pale yellow. Maybe even flaking in spots. With Ultratrim Semi-Gloss in a fresh neutral like “Natural White”, they’d pop just enough to frame the room without yelling for attention.

Or think of a deep navy bedroom wall next to a wardrobe frame. Use High Gloss Ultratrim Acrylic in a tone that subtly shifts from the wall—same family, slight sheen difference—and suddenly the space radiates design intentions.

Here’s how to get it right:

Pick a Purpose: Want your trims to blend, contrast, or subtly highlight? Decide up front.
Prep like a pro: Use sugar soap, gap filler, and light sanding. (We’ve got full Start-to-Finish Paint Kits in store.)
Use Simple Tools: A small angled brush, painter’s tape, and a steady hand = gold. Keep a damp rag handy to fix wobbly lines.
Finish Fast: Ultratrim’s fast drying means fewer smudges and quicker wins. Paint. Dry. Done. Dinner’s still warm.

Used to be a 3-day job. Now your Sunday afternoon's enough.

We’ve seen it time and time again. Someone walks in, asks what’ll stop their skirting boards from looking sad—and walks out with Ultratrim, a tester pot, and real hope.

"Did my trims Sunday arvo. By Monday, I was getting messages about how ‘clean’ my place looked. Game. Changed."

There’s no magic in painting. But there is science. Trust the formula that gives you old-home character with new-home sharpness—Haymes Ultratrim. It’s paint made to work for you, not make you work harder.

Want graceful transitions that don’t scream “DIY”?

Then stop treating trim paint like a sidenote.

When you use Ultratrim on your edges, borders, frames and corners, you’re not just “doing the trim”—you’re framing your whole colour story. Every subtle choice matters—and this is one you won’t regret.

Crisp. Clean. Calm. That’s how good spaces look—and feel.

Happy painting,
Candeece