Stop working so hard.
Easy way to paint ceiling edges.
This helps keep edges wet and allows you to see your progress to ensure an even coat.
Painting with the paintstick.
This band of paint should be around 2 or 3 inches wide.
When paining a room don t bother trying to use a paint brush by hand to make those perfect corner lines that never turn out perfect.
Avoid brushes larger than 2 inches to remain in control of.
Use a wide piece of painter s tape on the wall.
For a textured ceiling use a roller with 1 2 inch or 3 4 inch nap.
Start in a corner and with a 2 inch trim brush paint about three feet along one wall then the adjoining wall.
The best way to paint a ceiling is to use a paint roller and work in grid like sections of 3 square feet to 5 square feet each.
Get a small bead line of paint on one side of the brush and then wipe the other side clean on the paint tray.
The best tips for cutting in paint.
And then roll that section.
Brush paint the ceiling edges from the ladder paint the edges of the ceiling with the ceiling paint.
When you are up on a.
Use a small angled brush for cutting in the ceiling edges.
Make sure to cut in around fixture openings to protect them from the roller getting too close too.
For smooth ceilings use a low nap roller.
Rather than dipping your brush into the gallon can the paint comes in transfer a small amount to a paint pail.
Use at least 1 5 or larger to.
Watch this video for secrets to cutting in paint.
First the cut in section will remain wet until you roll so it blends in better.
Carefully brush paint along the edge of the ceiling a section at a time.
Paint the ceiling in grids.
Try to cut in from the edge of the ceiling in about 3 4 inches.
Use a stepladder to paint a 2 inch to 3 inch cut line along the edge of the ceiling.
Then pull the brush along the edge as straight as possible.
Instead try some of t.
Pat don t wipe to load the brush.
Painter s tape comes in many widths.
Cut in about 10 linear ft.