Painting and cutting in
Discussion
Looking at painting some rooms shortly and we're going to have 'feature' wall. What's the best way to cut in to the corners?
Previously I've used masking tape, but its never been 100% successful, my parents also tried one of those plastic boards that you paint along, but being an older house, the walls were never 100% true.
Any tips?
Previously I've used masking tape, but its never been 100% successful, my parents also tried one of those plastic boards that you paint along, but being an older house, the walls were never 100% true.
Any tips?
As said, corners are often uneven so best to use a decent brush and a steady hand. Start cutting in slightly away from the corner and, gradually bring the brush closer until the line looks straight. Oh, and do not start with too much paint on the brush as is likely to glob-over and onto the feature wall. Practice makes perfect - so away you go and, good luck!
A good brush is important, keep it nice and loaded with paint. Steady hand so lay off the booze the night before!
Try a Mosely Stone professional 2 inch.
Hamilton are good, I dont rate Harris.
The brush is a big part of it, if have a new 2 inch, use it as a dusting brush when you do your sanding to break it in a bit.
Try a Mosely Stone professional 2 inch.
Hamilton are good, I dont rate Harris.
The brush is a big part of it, if have a new 2 inch, use it as a dusting brush when you do your sanding to break it in a bit.
2 to 3 inch brush, decent amount of paint on the end of the brush(any more than half way down the bristles will work against you). Put brush on wall, twist the brush maybe 30 degrees so all the bristles stand together rather than splay from the head and work to the corner rather than starting in it.
Then watch the bead of paint roll down as you go. The longer the stroke the better it will be rather than lots of pissy little goes. If you splay the bristles you will have no control and won't get a clean line.
works for me anyway - and use decent paint and a good quality brush so you don't get bristles falling out etc
Then watch the bead of paint roll down as you go. The longer the stroke the better it will be rather than lots of pissy little goes. If you splay the bristles you will have no control and won't get a clean line.
works for me anyway - and use decent paint and a good quality brush so you don't get bristles falling out etc
im a decorator by trade and i use a purdy monarch elite 2inch and decent paint, although s
te paint will do, i find it just dosent cover as well!
first off i reccomend working the paint into to brush first, this makes sure the brush is fully loaded and if its a brush with synthetic bristles like the purdy then they absorb a small amount of fluid, i always keep mine wet after washing it out, as i use it everyday!
once the brush is loaded, jus load up the tip with a bit of paint from the tin, then just work it into the corner, i find shaking my wrist like i have a nervous dispostion gets the best results for me!!
also, i find that a used brush is better than a new brush, as it has a much better cutting in edge because it had been worn away somewhat from use!
te paint will do, i find it just dosent cover as well!first off i reccomend working the paint into to brush first, this makes sure the brush is fully loaded and if its a brush with synthetic bristles like the purdy then they absorb a small amount of fluid, i always keep mine wet after washing it out, as i use it everyday!
once the brush is loaded, jus load up the tip with a bit of paint from the tin, then just work it into the corner, i find shaking my wrist like i have a nervous dispostion gets the best results for me!!
also, i find that a used brush is better than a new brush, as it has a much better cutting in edge because it had been worn away somewhat from use!
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