Painting ceilings
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04-24-08, 08:50 PM
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Painting ceilings
I've become pretty good at hand cutting in walls at the ceiling when painting the walls. However, when painting a ceiling only and not wanting to get paint on the walls, what is the best brush technique??? Should I use tape on the walls? Using a straight edge or putty knife is too cumbersome and I usually slop paint onto the walls. Any ideas? Thanks, Mark
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04-25-08, 05:33 AM
While it's always best to paint the ceiling and then the walls, sometimes you don't have a choice 
If you use tape, it is best to pretend the tape isn't there and cut it in cleanly - too easy for paint to seep behind the tape 
If using a straight edge to keep the paint off of the wall, you need to wipe it clean often and pay attention to any waves/humps in the wall/ceiling.
I always use a good brush and keep a wet rag handy to wipe up any drips that might get on the wall.
If you use tape, it is best to pretend the tape isn't there and cut it in cleanly - too easy for paint to seep behind the tape 
If using a straight edge to keep the paint off of the wall, you need to wipe it clean often and pay attention to any waves/humps in the wall/ceiling.
I always use a good brush and keep a wet rag handy to wipe up any drips that might get on the wall.
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04-25-08, 05:27 PM
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If this a ceiling paint job that is white on white, I cut the ceiling at the wall staying away from the corner by 1/8 " to 1/16 ". Don't let the paint touch the corner. Do not tape the wall. If you do....maybe
