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Which paint brush is best to use for cutting in paint along the wall near the ceiling?
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∙ 14y ago
The brush should be small and you should tape the ceiling to protect it but otherwise the brush doesn't matter much.
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How do you touch up ceiling paint?
It helps to have the same paint that was used to paint the ceiling in the first place. Next best option is knowing the exact color and product the paint was in. Next to impossible is buying a can of "ceiling paint" and using that. There are way to many different shades and sheens of ceiling paint to guess. Thin out the paint approx one ounce of water or thinner, depending on the paint base, to eight ounces of paint. Brush or roll the area that is being touched up, then feather out the edges of the paint so that it blends into the existing paint. Feather out means to spread the paint along the edge of the touch up area into the surrounding area so that the touch up doesn't have a hard edge.
How do you paint a ceiling?
I've been a painting contractor for 32 years. Here's how you do it: you're going to need two coats of paint at least. For the first coat, roll your paint parallel to the ceiling to within a couple of inches of the ceiling, then using an angle cut brush of 2 to 2 1/2 inches in width (spend some money and get a good brush; don't use a piece of crap) paint up to within 1/8 to 1/4 inch of the ceiling. I like moving from right to left and painting from left to right into the paint(always paint into the paint you've brushed on the wall, not away from it). When you come back to do your second coat it will be easier to cut a line right at the ceiling because your brush slips more smoothly over the fresh first coat. The difference in color between the wall and the ceiling will make it easier for your eye to tell your hand where to go with the paint. Unless there is a perfectly sharp corner at the ceiling your line will be either on the wall or on the ceiling. In general, it's better to get it more on the ceiling than on the wall, because otherwise, assuming the ceiling is lighter, the line of your new paint will look more uneven from a distance.
Do you paint walls or trim first?
1- Door & Window frames first (and the ceilings if applicable)2- Next the Walls.3- Then you finish off with the baseboards.The reason why it's important to paint the frames before the walls is that it is much easier to cut a strait line with your brush comfortably resting on a wall (compared to the tiny edge of of frame).Now the reason why you don't paint the baseboards first is in 2 part.1- Even if you do a great job cutting in with the brush and not put any paint on the baseboards, you're still going to have tiny drops from when you roll out the wall paint.2- The most important reason for DIY's however is to create the illusion of a straighter line.The logic is simple... unless you are lying down on the floor... you will be admiring the beauty of your new paint job from a higher point than your baseboards. This means that if there should be any of the trim paint touching the wall it won't be as noticeable than having some wall paint touching the top of the baseboards.Test it... and see for yourself :)Happy Painting Everyone!
How do get dried paint off ceiling and metal?
What kind of dried paint? What is under the paint on the ceiling? ....on the metal?
Can you use an oil paint brush for latex paint?
The water in the latex paint will soften the bristles of a brush intended for oil paint, so it is not a good idea.
How do you paint hedgehogs blue and black?
first buy blue and black paint along with a paint brush and then dip the brush in the paints and then smear it on the hedgehog
How do you paint the cut-in so it does not show after everything is painted?
Cut-in should technically be done prior to rolling the walls and ceilings because you want to keep a "wet edge" so when all of the paint dries, it blends together. But if you are using a flat paint, this rule is less strict and you can usually get away with doing the cut-in at any point. If after cutting-in (and allowing the paint to dry) you find that you still see the cut-in lines, (and assuming you are using flat paint). Cut-in a second time. The amount of paint on your brush is less than your roller, and cut-in often requires two coats. You will want to "feather -in" the cut-in line into your wall (or ceiling), i.e., dip your brush in your bucket and using the edge of the brush pushed into the cut-in line, apply your paint and drag it along the edge of your line, as your brush releases the paint, stroke the nearly dry brush into the wall or ceiling that you are trying to blend into, this is "feathering." If you are cutting-in with an enamel paint you will probably have to cut-in (do it twice, waiting between coats to let the first dry well) and before the second coat has dried, re-roll the wall, bringing your roller up into the cut-in line.
How do you cut paint?
"Cutting-In" paint is the process of using a brush to trace out the area to be painted before filling it in with the roller.
How do you touch up ceiling paint?
It helps to have the same paint that was used to paint the ceiling in the first place. Next best option is knowing the exact color and product the paint was in. Next to impossible is buying a can of "ceiling paint" and using that. There are way to many different shades and sheens of ceiling paint to guess. Thin out the paint approx one ounce of water or thinner, depending on the paint base, to eight ounces of paint. Brush or roll the area that is being touched up, then feather out the edges of the paint so that it blends into the existing paint. Feather out means to spread the paint along the edge of the touch up area into the surrounding area so that the touch up doesn't have a hard edge.
How do you paint a ceiling?
I've been a painting contractor for 32 years. Here's how you do it: you're going to need two coats of paint at least. For the first coat, roll your paint parallel to the ceiling to within a couple of inches of the ceiling, then using an angle cut brush of 2 to 2 1/2 inches in width (spend some money and get a good brush; don't use a piece of crap) paint up to within 1/8 to 1/4 inch of the ceiling. I like moving from right to left and painting from left to right into the paint(always paint into the paint you've brushed on the wall, not away from it). When you come back to do your second coat it will be easier to cut a line right at the ceiling because your brush slips more smoothly over the fresh first coat. The difference in color between the wall and the ceiling will make it easier for your eye to tell your hand where to go with the paint. Unless there is a perfectly sharp corner at the ceiling your line will be either on the wall or on the ceiling. In general, it's better to get it more on the ceiling than on the wall, because otherwise, assuming the ceiling is lighter, the line of your new paint will look more uneven from a distance.
What is an easy way to draw cloud pictures on a child's ceiling?
The best way to paint clouds on a ceiling is by using a wet-in-wet technique. Begin by drawing a nice blue sky on the ceiling using a sea brush. Next, using white chalk draw your clouds on the ceiling. This provides you with a template when you go back to paint. Finally, go back and fill in your clouds with white paint.
Do you paint walls or trim first?
1- Door & Window frames first (and the ceilings if applicable)2- Next the Walls.3- Then you finish off with the baseboards.The reason why it's important to paint the frames before the walls is that it is much easier to cut a strait line with your brush comfortably resting on a wall (compared to the tiny edge of of frame).Now the reason why you don't paint the baseboards first is in 2 part.1- Even if you do a great job cutting in with the brush and not put any paint on the baseboards, you're still going to have tiny drops from when you roll out the wall paint.2- The most important reason for DIY's however is to create the illusion of a straighter line.The logic is simple... unless you are lying down on the floor... you will be admiring the beauty of your new paint job from a higher point than your baseboards. This means that if there should be any of the trim paint touching the wall it won't be as noticeable than having some wall paint touching the top of the baseboards.Test it... and see for yourself :)Happy Painting Everyone!
How do get dried paint off ceiling and metal?
What kind of dried paint? What is under the paint on the ceiling? ....on the metal?
When was the air paint brush made?
there is no air paint brush
Should you Paint ceiling or wall first?
Paint the ceiling first. Work top down.
What is the use of paint brush?
you paint with it
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Get some paint brush, a paint and a silver foil first ... Second, dip the paint brush to paint and brush it to the foil ! and i think that's how you do it ! :) wew ..
