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How to wisely use the paintbrush for cutting?

Here are some advices on how to use your paintbrush for an outstanding result on a wall.

1. Choose the right paintbrush

I always choose to do my edging using an angle shaped paintbrush. This will make it easier to do straight lines, and the brush hairs will be less crooked at the end of the day.
2. Skillfully manipulate your paintbrush (no crooked hairs, and no paint on the handle!)

When you let your brush down inside the paint can, (to move your ladder, for example), always make sure to lay it on the dry side of the can so the handle stays clean. When you leave for longer, (for your lunch break for example), leave your brush inside the can, but make sure to turn it so that the hairs are not all crooked when you come back. If you are right-handed, lay down your brush as the left-handed do. (just turn your wrist 180 degrees.)


3. Know how to dip into paint

Dip the paintbrush into the paint until approximately half of the hairs’ lenght, and do not remove the paint surplus by wiping it on the brim of the can. Wiping the brush does not make sense, because you will have to come back for paint each 2 seconds. Instead of that, hold the brush over the paint (but inside the paint can) and shake it 2 or 3 times by making it rebound on the sides of the can. You will thus have 3 times more paint on your brush, you will be more productive and you won’t make a mess.


4. Do straight lines

That’s easy to say, but not so easy to do. First, do not use tape! Second, take your time! The first step when applying paint on a wall (same thing with a roller) is always to get rid of most of the paint by putting it on the wall, but without applying it to close to the edge line. You will work in the finition when your brush is almost empty.


5. Correct the imperfections

Look carefully at your edge line from a 45 degree angle. Do you see the spots where the line is not straight? Stay calm so that your hand won’t shake, and take your time. the more you will try to go fast, and the more time you will waste re-doing it all over again. With practice, you will find your rythm.

I hope this article was useful.

For more useful tips on how to manipulate your paintbrush, watch these helpful videos: How to manipulate your paintbrush and How to do edging

To obtain more advice on how to paint a surface using a roller, read our article How to manipulate a roller to paint a wall?

To require the help of a profesional, contact us now!

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