Title: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish | Real Homes
Headings: How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
How to cut in with paint – give ceilings and walls a pro finish
1. Pick the best tools for cutting in
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
2. Start in the right place
3. Tape off areas
4. Fill a small paint pail
5. Ensure your visibility is clear
6. Make the first brushstroke
7. Move towards the line
8. Paint the rest of the room
9. Remove the tape
10. Clean your brushes and rollers
Everything you need to cut in while painting...

Content: Paint (obviously)
Frog tape or masking tape
Plastic sheets
Paint tray
Roller
Paint brush (we like using a 2" brush)
1. Clear the area and protect furniture
Assuming you are painting at least one wall, make sure you move away anything that could suffer from paint splatters. If you're cutting in paint on a ceiling, you'll want to consider covering the whole floor in dust sheets. Be sure to also cover any exposed light switches and plug sockets that could get in the way, and cover any larger pieces of furniture that can't be moved, in plastic sheets. 2. Start in the right place
It's advisable to paint a ceiling before the walls as it's a slightly trickier task and you are more likely to make errors that can be cleaned up later when you start painting the walls. Wait until the ceiling paint has dried before you start painting the walls as to cut in you will need to apply tape to the ceiling and wet paint + masking tape doesn't mix. idea. 3. Tape off areas
Unless you’re confident that you have a very steady hand, it’s best to use frog tape to tape off the areas where the ceiling meets the wall to ensure you get clean lines.