Easy Way To Paint Ceiling Edges

Paint the ceiling in grids.

Easy way to paint ceiling edges.

Brush paint the ceiling edges from the ladder paint the edges of the ceiling with the ceiling paint. Try to cut in from the edge of the ceiling in about 3 4 inches. And then roll that section. Work from a paint pail.

This helps keep edges wet and allows you to see your progress to ensure an even coat. Painting with the paintstick. Make sure to cut in around fixture openings to protect them from the roller getting too close too. Start in a corner and with a 2 inch trim brush paint about three feet along one wall then the adjoining wall.

Stop working so hard. Rather than dipping your brush into the gallon can the paint comes in transfer a small amount to a paint pail. Use a small angled brush for cutting in the ceiling edges. Use a wide piece of painter s tape on the wall.

The best tips for cutting in paint. 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. Carefully brush paint along the edge of the ceiling a section at a time. Instead try some of t.

Use a stepladder to paint a 2 inch to 3 inch cut line along the edge of the ceiling. First the cut in section will remain wet until you roll so it blends in better. 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. Then pull the brush along the edge as straight as possible.

When you are up on a. Avoid brushes larger than 2 inches to remain in control of. Cut in about 10 linear ft. For smooth ceilings use a low nap roller.

This method has a couple of advantages over cutting in the entire room at once. Use at least 1 5 or larger to. Get a small bead line of paint on one side of the brush and then wipe the other side clean on the paint tray. Pat don t wipe to load the brush.

Painter s tape comes in many widths. Watch this video for secrets to cutting in paint.