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frank
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| 12:54, 21 Aug 2008 |   |
| tips on how to cut in edges |
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Paint & Decor team
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| 13:10, 28 Aug 2008 | |
Painting Ceilings: Begin by “cutting in” a corner of the ceiling with a paint brush or paint pad, applying a 5cm to 10cm-wide band of paint along the area where the ceiling meets the wall. Paint about 90cm at a time, then go over this area with a loaded roller; doing so will help prevent visible lap marks.
Do not cut in the entire ceiling before rolling paint onto the middle section. It is best to work your way across the ceiling by cutting in 90cm sections on both sides of the room, then rolling out the middle area. To help keep the paint edges from drying, work across the narrower dimension of the room first, and apply paint liberally for good coverage.
Painting Walls: After doing the ceiling, turn your attention to the walls. Repeat the cutting-in procedure by starting in a corner. Cut in a distance of about 90cm down the length of the wall.Next, also cut in any other edges around the section in which you are working – at chair rails or baseboards, for example – wherever there is a natural break in the wall surface. Again, do so only in 90cm lengths. When a 90cm area is completely cut in, fill in the area by rolling on the paint.
The best method is to spread the paint in a zigzag or “M” pattern, beginning with an upward stroke to minimize spatter. Then, without lifting the roller from the surface, fill in the zigzag pattern with even, parallel strokes. As always, apply a liberal coat of paint for the best results.
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