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Another "fancy meeting you here!" I just wanted to add, that if the original paint job was a "spray down," the new "brush job" will show even with a very good brush and excellent paint. The spray has a very different texture, versus the brush. This is especially true on the trim. You can rent spray equipment, but it's very tricky to use, even for a pro.
Or you could cheat, like I do sometimes, use a sponge, and stipple the areas that catch the light, blending it into the whole. BTW, try to match the sheen of the paint-- if you know the brand, get the same stuff, because the level of sheen varies by manufacturer, and different sheens will be noticeable. Good luck!
One thing I have seen people do time and time again is mess up between the ceiling and the wall.
When you cut in the wall, best thing is to forget the gizmos and take an angled 2 inch brush.....
I disagree. I used this Shur-Line paint edger to cut in. It's much easier than a brush and when you're done, you just throw the pad away. The pole attachment concept didn't work for me though. As long as I held the edger in my hand, it was wonderful. Can be used to paint above some baseboards too. I bought mine at Home Depot.
I disagree. I used this Shur-Line paint edger to cut in. It's much easier than a brush and when you're done, you just throw the pad away. The pole attachment concept didn't work for me though. As long as I held the edger in my hand, it was wonderful. Can be used to paint above some baseboards too. I bought mine at Home Depot.
Good luck.
I was going to say the same thing, I love this tool. I use it at the ceiling and baseboards.
The only thing you have to watch out for is to keep the wheels clean from paint. I never tried the pole but I would see where that wouldn't work because you need to keep even pressure on it.
To each his or her own. I hav had better results with the brush. particularly on walls with blown [bumpy] ceilings but actually on all walls. Maybe because they did not have the gizmos when I started painting rooms and I got good at it.
Thanks again janipoo and grannynancy for your input!
Thanks
Nicolem
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