Title: How to Cut In Paint Like a Pro (DIYer's Guide) - Bob Vila
Headings: How To: Cut In Paint
How To: Cut In Paint
While a fresh coat of color can quickly update any room, the crisp lines where your walls meet trim or ceiling are really what set apart a stand-out paint job. Read on for how to achieve such a professional touch on your next project.
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Content: How to Cut In Paint Like a Pro (DIYer's Guide) - Bob Vila
Painting
How To: Cut In Paint
While a fresh coat of color can quickly update any room, the crisp lines where your walls meet trim or ceiling are really what set apart a stand-out paint job. Read on for how to achieve such a professional touch on your next project. By Jennifer Noonan and Bob Vila
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Any professional painter knows that a successful paint job is only as good as the preparation that comes before it. That’s why it’s so important to cut in around trim, ceilings, and baseboards before you start rolling paint on the walls. Lucky for us, even the average DIYer can do this well with the right equipment, a little instruction, and some careful application of paint. Tools & Materials
2-1/2" angle sash paint brush
Low-tack masking tape
Drop cloth
1-gallon bucket
5-in-1 painter’s tool
Stepladder
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Acrylic paint
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Step 1
Even when you’re dealing with the small amount of paint required for cutting in, drips and spills can happen. So, begin by prepping the room, making sure that floors and other surfaces are protected.