If you’ve ever spent an extended period of time on an interior painting project, you’ve probably experienced just how tricky it can be to cut in around the edges of the room. This gets even more difficult when you’re painting a space like a bathroom where there are countless obstacles to work around!
Being able to create crisp, perfect lines (and not getting paint on your vanity!) takes a lot of practice and skill. There are, however, some tips you can try to help you along during your next project.
Detail Painting
At this point you might be thinking that it could be easier to just use painter’s tape. Tape can be a valuable tool, especially for creating custom designs and patterns, but you need to be very careful that paint doesn’t seep underneath. And, the amount of time it would take to tape all of the edges in an entire room tends to off-set its value.
With that said, here some tips to keep in mind:
- Keep a bright workspace – Shadows add an unnecessary level of difficulty to interior painting.
- Choose your brush wisely – The right tool makes all the difference! An angled sash brush is ideal for this kind of work.
- Keep complete control – Holding your brush in the same way that you would hold a pen or pencil will help you to keep optimum stability and control.
- Load your brush – Not too much and not too little! Dip your bristles about a third of the way into your paint, then carefully dab the sides against the inside of your container.
- Brush off excess first – Before you attempt that delicate line, brush one stroke a couple of inches away from it. This will help to eliminate any unnecessary paint that could spread further than you would like it to.
Asking a Professional Painter For Help Works Too!
This is a tried and true, guaranteed method for a beautiful finished product. And, as an added benefit, it keeps your Saturday afternoon free! If you live in the Turlock, Modesto, or Central Valley area, we hope you’ll reach out to us at Lancaster Painting. We would love to put our services , and cutting in abilities, to work for you.
