I'm a reasonably experienced painter. This video is excellent in that it explains the techniques simply and in order. "Roll one-back, two-forward" is excellent. If I were to add a couple things it would be to teach the unload-and-spread technique, that is dump the paint from your brush, then use the last 1/4 inch of the long side of the brush to spread in the cut corner, while gliding on the smooth dump, and then taper the bottom of the cut. The other would be before applying a cut, breath in, and exhale while using your shoulder to cut, not your wrists. Shoulders are simple and stable, makes for straight lines. Wrists are complex and short, makes for wavy lines. A cut should be about as wide as your body and not much more. Breath in, hold, dump, drag up, draw with your shoulder as you exhale, and end on a taper at the end. My two cents aside, this is the best video tutorial on painting that I've run into, over many years. Subscribed.
Hi dear expert please give me your opinion as I have a wall plum colour painted I want to turn it in rust colour, what is the best way, shall I put rust colour straight away or something else first . Thank you
@@amiraaqeel5983 Plum is a hard color to cover; either prime it first, like Nick suggests, or plan on using at least three (3) coats of your new color.
Everyone thinks they can cut near the trim and ceiling like a pro without tape, but I've been in too many rentals that prove that yall are NOT pros lol. That is a learned art that comes with a lot of practice and a steady hand. You can tell this guy has done this a lot. Good tips.
i must admit its me that does all the paint edging because my husband cannot do it even after 20 years of us decorating the house. Some people never get the hang of it and have shaky hands. I love doing edging without tape and never get it messed up but people shouldn't feel embarrassed amount slapping that tape on for a neat job.
@@davidsaldivar4302100%. Not only does it cover more ground but it holds more paint. I can knock out a living room, dining room, and hallway with 20 minutes of cutting in and about 20 minutes with the 18” roller. It takes a little getting used to and they’re a bit of a pain to clean, but absolutely worth it.
Wowza! Finally an explanatory video that I can do! This HAS to be the BEST video on UA-cam! I have learned so much! I’m a widow. I want to paint my LR, BR, and DR. My husband used to paint everything. I am so glad to finally find a good tutorial on walls, rollers and brushes. Thank you!
I’m relieved to see that you demonstrated steps that promote quality results. Anyone can paint a room fast. Few paint well…including today’s so-called professionals.
thats because alot of paint companys hire alot of low exsperienced younger people and dont pay them very much and are always on a time crunch. the first company i worked for i worked there for 4 years and only ever got 1 raise to 12 bucks an hour only after threatening to quit. are boss got around hiring people who can paint was we taped off every inch of trim so it all had good straight lines. idk i cant really knock him for it cause now 10 years after i stopped working for him hes even bigger then ever and is probly making a half a million or more in a year painting new apartment buildings and new starter homes.
@@MundiTaurus It’s not the crew’s fault. The owner doesn’t have higher standards. Many omit prep steps like cleaning and sanding-even as purchasable add-ons- because it repels labor and is not as profitable as painting itself.
I'm a pro residential custom painter and I approve this guy's methods. He does everything that I do except a few small things. Such as that I will cut in perfect lines the first coat then cut 1/8" below the perfect line on the second coat (because one thick well applied coat of good paint is often sufficient for most repaints). Also, I keep my brushes wrapped in plastic to keep them wet until the job is done or I'm switching paints and need the brush. I don't like using a wet or damp brush as it can compromise the form of the bristles. I do however recommend that angle sash brush by purdy. Its call high capacity and I like using those of any size, anywhere from 2" - 3" for most applications. Pros typically have at least one brush of each size. 4" flat wall brush for wide areas or siding exterior. 3.5" angle brush for exterior trim or wide interior trim. 3" angle brush for most exterior trim and cutting in walls. A 2.5" angle sash for cutting in walls and most average size trim. A 2" angle sash for smaller prices of trim molding, windows and tight wall cuts between trim and inside wall corners. A 1.5" brush, a 1" brush and a set of artist brushes will also be useful on occasion I do also use that 18" Purdy roller frame and I wrap my rollers in plastic too, but instead I use a 1/2" nap on most walls and just backroll it for a perfect texture. It's faster than doing all that dipping you need to do with a thinner nap like a 3/8" because you will want to backroll either way so may as well dip fewer times. It goes on thicker much faster and will look better because it's easier to keep the whole wall wet the entire time you're saturating the wall. You don't want to be fighting with half dry paint where you started once you start to backroll
Yes my brother, I do exactly the same, get perfect lines the first cut, an cut under 1/8" the second. + 1 on the nap of the roller. I'm professionally decorating for 23 years and to be perfectly honest, I love it. love the trade, great fun with the crew on site too. 👍🏽
@Gi1b2bz Always paint trim after, as regardless of quality, you WILL have flecks of paint from the roller. Even on the fancy rollers that are meant to catch the flecks...
I’ve painted many rooms in my life and watched a lot of painting videos so I didn’t expect to learn anything new. Boy was I wrong! You have actually made me excited to start some jobs I’ve been putting off.
I've watched about 50 painting videos today and this is the first one that explains how to "load" the brush (which I didn't know)! Best video I've seen so far. Thanks for the tips!
Another tip is to soak your brush in water before you start, then spin it dry, this keeps the paint from setting up in the ferrule and you can paint longer before having to clean it.
@Jacked Kerouac yeah, the device you cram the handle in, it has an 18" spiral metal thing that spins the brush dry, if I had internet, I'd paste a picture, but the snow has knocked it out.
Story of my life- we just painted 2 bedrooms in our home and could have used your great advice beforehand. Thank you for the tips. I will definitely use them when we paint our living room
Another good hack I saw was to put your paint tray into a plastic bag ,then pour the paint onto the lined tray, clean up just remove the bag off the clean tray underneath 👍
@@emilyc9380 you’re not doing it right ? 🤣 just put your paint tray inside a plastic bag ( no holes) pour the paint over the lined tray remove tray from used bag….clean tray 👍
I watched a few tips on UA-cam about prepping a room for painting but not like this one this dude hit it spot on man this is the video I'd recommend for any diy
Ive renovated many homes, and found myself watching this and STILL learning something thank you.... now.... I want a 18 inch roller... off to Wattyl I go :)
Excellent video, helpful and concise! One additional tip would be to finish roll each pass in the same direction, away from the light source (so usually down, ceiling to floor). The reason is that paint comes off the roller much like soft serve ice cream. You know how the tip of the ice cream folks down? Paint does that as it comes off the roller, and if it folds in different directions because your roller goes up and down, when the paint dries it will reflect light differently where direction changes. This produces a mottled and less uniform appearance! One direction finish stroke on the roll is key to producing a uniform professional finished product! 40 years of painting tip, you’re welcome😊
Just started working for a painting company after being carpenter for years. Thanks for the tip. Wish I knew this before I painted a feature wall olive satin green in our hallway with window shining different light angles showing slightly different vertical complexions. Couldn’t figure out why until now. Thank you
I am 66yrs have painted a few walls you make progress look so much easier and gives you a sort of confidence that work will be done so much better your tall an strong make short work of the job Thank you for your help teaching us old timers never to late to teach an old dog new tricks Just about to paint my flat!
That tip about clearing the walls made this video worth watching. All these years I've been painting with everything on the wall, pictures shelves, etc. But seriously there are a lot of good tips here.
Fantastic information. I've painted a lot of houses over the years. And I've watched a lot of UA-cam videos about it. You added a lot and really appreciate it. Like cutting in the lines 1/8 of an inch away the first time so that the second pass is easy. Thank you
Thanks brother! Used to be a Deck Seaman on a Navy ship, so I'm no stranger to paint. But I want to thank you for how straight to the point your directions are. Trying to be as thorough as I can be the 1st time around. Lord knows painting a ship ain't the same as painting a room in a house. Thank you once again.
I have watched a bunch of painting videos on UA-cam and this one is the best, most concise, with the most helpful suggestions on how to paint and clearly shows the end results. Thanks so much for sharing.
I now know how to paint a room, from going around corners, lining up paint brush across the wall to the ceiling and down to the base moldings. To selecting the proper rollers and paint brushes and tips cleaning and preserving them until their next use. Absolutely the very best instructional video on Utube. Thank you for taking the time to show a successful painting project. Doing it the right way, the first time! Excellent!
Great video, I found just in time. My son is planning on painting my spare room tomorrow. We really appreciate the text summary as he is deaf, very helpful! Thanks.
A tip you might try that I like…I prefer to tape the baseboard, then paint a ‘whisper’ coat on the tape and wall with very little paint on the brush. This creates a light seal between the tape and walls. Then apply final full coat, remove tape before final coat dries, you’ll have a perfect straight line with no bleeding under the tape.
Best tip ever! As I was about to paint a bedroom I tried this out top and bottom of walls, and wow, absolutely no bleed under the masking tape and razor sharp lines. Only used about a teaspoon of paint for the whole room for my “whisper” coat. Wish I had read this years ago, would have saved so much time touching up areas that bled. I’m surprised this isn’t included in the masking tape instructions.
I always get bleed through with tape! My quick go to now is, I rip off the cardboard top cover from a spiral notebook, and I just hold it against the trim and can paint right across it. Then I move over and do another section and another. I go through a few of them, but way easier and quicker than tape
Wow! Lots of great tips here. I worked as a painter for many years and was mostly self-taught (through lots of mistakes). I learned a few new tricks in this video that I am looking forward to trying.. Thank you!
For the paint bucket the brush is used in, I always put in a ziplock bag, tape around the overhang and when not using you can then zip up the bag to save your paint till needed again. Never have to clean your bucket after either!
Ive found a tack cloth is best to “dust”the walls post sanding to ensure there’s no fine debris/dust/dirt. I usually do it by hand in smaller rooms but I have bunched up a few and secured to a swiffer floor sweeper to do walls in larger rooms. If doing by hand throw on a glove too. Tack cloths are super cheap and useable multiple times before switching to a new one.
Cut and roll one wall at a time and if you are painting the trim , always do it first …way easier to cut the walls into the trim…35 year experienced old school journeyman painting contractor here….
I've just watched your 'How To Make A Shower Pan'. I can't explain why or how you did it but you made me realize that I just might not be the right person to do that project myself. I think that would have actually tried if I 'had' watched someone else do it and then it would have been a great big fail on my part! I will honestly say that I will NEVER go to another home improvement (youTube) subscription again! You are truly the best I've seen, and I've watched so..... many!! I just wish I would have found you before tiling my foyer and kitchen floor! I have a few parts that I am truly not happy with! Maybe you would have some suggestions of how I can fix them!
Going to be painting our theater room soon and man am i going to have to get one of those 18" rollers! Seems like that is going to be a huge difference and love how you explain the pressure related to the 9". Thanks for the info.I like to use a cheap shampoo/conditioner(suave) once brush is clean and it really makes it silky soft.
Another good tip is when dealing with inside corners and textured walls and ceilings, a smoothed bead of painter's caulk will give you a clean line in the corner.
I've seen that look and really do not care for it. The caulk screams look at me I'm a white line. Where I've seen it, the walls were not textured, so that may make a difference.
I've painted a few of my homes over the years (just finished painting the laundry room, yesterday), but still learned a couple of great tips from your video; I will use them when I do our master bath, next. Thanks for taking the time to create very useful content. Subscribed. Thank you for your service, Marine. Semper-Fi.
Thank you!! This was so informative and easy to understand for someone who will need to paint walls soon. I just may survive! lol. I have one tip for you though. Please don't wash your paint soaked brushes in the household sinks, you will eventually be calling a plumber. The latex clings to the walls of your pipes and will eventually clog. I only know this because of painting on canvas... Wash the majority of paint off in a slop bucket (dispose of properly) and then one is able to wash what minimal paint remains. Thank you again and here's to beautiful walls and healthy plumbing! 😊 Cheers.
I'm not a pro painter but I like to paint once I get in painting mode. Thanks to your video I'm going to look into 18 inch roller since I'm going to paint the entire interior of my house while it's empty. Not going to do the ceilings though. They're good. Thanks for the tips.
Never wipe your brush. Always tap it side to side. Wiping removes paint that you just loaded, and causes the paint to migrate up to the ferrule. The paint dries out and does not clean out, thereby stiffing the bristles. Things you learn painting for 40 years. The only time I use 18 inch rollers is in commercial properties with large areas.
Wiping is no big deal. It just slows you down. The key is loading enough paint but not too much that it will drip. Just put a small amount in the cutting can to avoid too much paint on the brush.
This is the best video I’ve seen on painting a room. I wish I saw this before I painted my living/ kitchen/ dining room. I will use all these tips on the rest of the house. The 18 inch roller makes it look easy. Thanks for this video. I’m gonna run to the home improvement store this week and start my project I have been procrastinating on, but want done.
Thank you so very much for making this excellent video!!! This is by far the BEST wall painting prep and process video I have seen to date. You've helped me take the leap from the old 9" rollers I have grown to dislike to the wonderful 18" frame rollers. MASSIVE difference!!! Thank you!
Don't allow the paint to get that close to the ferrule. If it does, clean your brush immediately. Paint in the ferrule is the death knell of a brush, and wherever it is on the outside of the bristles, it will be further in on the inside. Store your brushes either pointing downwards or on their sides to prevent any moisture pushing back towards the ferrule whilst drying. If painting woodwork that edges on to a wall that is being painted (particularly window sills outside) do those first, and take the gloss past the wood and onto the wall as this will help form a seal against water ingress and similar. Emulsion is orders of magnitude easier to clean off of gloss than vice versa. When taking short breaks (eg to have lunch), you can load a brush with extra paint rather than clean it. This will prevent the paint drying on the bristles whilst you are away. A plastic bag around the bristles with an elastic band at the handle can help here. Obviously how long this will be effective depends on such things as type of paint, ambient temperature, etc
Some good tips. I typically cut right to the line o first coat. No gaps. It is easy with proper technique and good brush. When you do a second coat you can move a lot faster. . baseboards are always last. So you dont have to be too careful when cutting the wall next to baseboards.
As a DIY painter, speed is not as important as getting a good finish, and these tips (especially leaving the 1/8" cutting-in gap) will surely help with that.
My boyfriend and I are about to have to repaint the entire interior of a 2 story house ourselves (in a limited amount of time) that we're gonna be moving in to. 😬 We have a bit of experience with painting, but I came onto youtube in search of some helpful tips and tricks to try to make the process less painful.😅 Im very glad i came across this video! I took notes and will be back to rewatch right before we go to gather the materials and start painting! Thank you!!
@Hannadayflo Thank you! We're very excited! We're currently in the painting process now and have been applying a lot of what I learned from this videos and others. It's definitely helped quite a bit! 😊
The only thing I didnt know was the round sander. Wow it seems to go round so much neater than a square one! And heck - did that 18 inch roller go FAST!!! I love it!!! Thanks a lot for pointing it out to us :D
I’ve been painting for many years, my dad originally taught me how to paint but never passed on a lot of these helpful tips. Thank you for your video, I’m starting a new job today and will employ these super handy tips.
Great tips! Getting ready to paint a new home and never would have known about leaving that small gap between ceiling and/or moulding on first coat! Just helped paint my son's new home and wish I had known that tip to make it easier. I'm really good with trimming but this tip is a game changer. Touché!
Definitely good advice. After 35 years, allow me to offer some improvement: 1) after dipping your brush do NOT wipe all sides, thus removing paint, instead gently tap the brush against the side of the can which will prevent dripping but give plenty more paint for cutting (2) hold the brush higher up the stem and allow the brush to "do the work" -a good brush will follow your lead allowing for longer strokes, (3) do NOT cut any lines twice, if you're painting the baseboard later (and the color difference isn't extreme) then just paint over it and make your line later when cutting the trim etc, even if tape is necessary (4) don't "force" the roller... do NOT bend your back up and down with the stick but instead adjust the height and distance you stand to where your arms can reach from top to bottom without stretching, this alone will dramatically increase speed, (5) do NOT "stretch" the paint out on the roller -always keep a reasonable amount of paint on it even though this seems slower and harder.
Absolutely agree, especially about wiping the bristles. If the bristles are splayed so much that’s needed stop and clean the brush. Also, quality and appropriate roller covers and brushes are key. Purdy and Wooster are basic & overpriced. The Arroworthy Barracuda roller frame is a game changer.
Dip, dip: tap, tap is the best way to load. Choosing angle sash vs oval vs round brush esp for cut ins is crucial. Choosing woven vs microfiber vs shag roller covers is too. Arroworthy Barracuda frames, ProForm & Premier roller frames are game changers.
Great video … As a woman that does all the painting .. I always use a good trim brush ! Eliminates all that taping which never works for me . Two things I learned was how to load my brush and I’m going to get the eighteen inch roller ! Wow one question what is your favorite brand of paint?
I have found the large rollers are awesome for ceilings but for walls the 9 inch has its advantages. Walls usually have a lot more “obstacles” and the 9 can require less cut in with the brush. I also prefer to paint out of a 5 gallon bucket with a screen. The screen works with the 9inch roller. Thank you for a well done video👍
Thank you for sharing! I just moved into my condo and I am painting the entire thing. This was so insightful as I was dreading the thought, but now the task seems more manageable and I'm getting excited to begin.
Great tips ! So helpful. At least a couple I hadn’t heard before too. One thought- I worry that using a wire brush to clean the paint brush could damage the bristles. A fine toothed plastic comb or stiff plastic brush seems to work and be gentler on your quality paint brush 😃👍🏻
Loved watching! I taught myself to paint and it looks like I'm doing everything right! I figured out the cutting in after the first time I painted a room and taped everything off, very time consuming and good tape isn't cheap! I've always wondered why paint rollers don't attach on both sides? I'm definitely going to buy a 18" , but they really should make the 9" the same way! Thank you for the great video and after reading some comments, I'm subscribing also!
18" rollers are super messy. You'll spend much more time cleaning up paint drips with an 18. Also the open end on a 9 allows you to get much closer to trim than an 18 does. Easier to roll around outlets too.
Wowzer! I am self taught and I can't believe that you and I paint the exact same way!! Unreal. Great video. *I wrap my clean rollers in painters tape from end to end then unwrap. The tape removes at least 95% of the lint. Thank you for the video.
Good stuff. I will try the 18” roller. One tip to avoid buildup on the top half of the brush. Tap the loaded tip of the brush several times on each side of the inside of your paint container rather than wiping the loaded brush against the top of the container. This keeps the top of your container nice and clean and slows the build up of paint near the ferule. Game changer when cutting in. Cheers.
Well, this is the BEST and most THOROUGH video on painting a wall I have ever watched. Downloading this video for future reference. Thank you good sir!
9" roller allows you to favor one side or the other when needed, a skill. Larger rollers tend to span across uneven walls and leave gaps in the middle that are harder to fill than just learning to use the 9". Paint barely gets in the hollow core if you don't submerge it in the paint, which you shouldn't do... use the screen or pan to spread paint around the roller after a dip on the surface of the paint in the bucket/paint pan. And bread bags make any 9" roller super easy to remove. Also, large rollers are much more expensive , even compared to a high quality 9" roller. Skill in using the minimum tooling, that's professional.
I agree with this comment. I have painted hundreds of units, houses etc. This is how it is. Especially the hollows. This especially applies to ceilings on older houses that have uneven sagging
Thanks so much. The tips on painting near the ceiling, painting around outlets, etc. first, and then wrapping with Saran are going to help me loads. I had to see some dud videos before I found yours. ☺️
This guy! Great video man, thank you for all the tips. I've painted about two dozen rooms and a ton of outdoor things, you just blew my mind like 6 times, and I was skeptical lol, thanks for all the useful knowledge sir! Make more videos!!!
It’s probably cheaper to look on like amazon’ Only 1 local box store had them they were like $25 I’m sure paint stores have them also’ lesson learned don’t buy cheap on anything when it comes to painting’ get a good quality tray (metal) and it will last years’ also get tray liners they are worth every penny to just pull out and toss’
First of all if you want to save you some time, use frog tape to cover all woodwork which will be easier for you to paint later on.. Always when i paint, i use the brush first and then go around with the small roller after it, so it doesn't leave any lines after the brush, much better finish, everywhere(around switches especially as you go up and down and sideways!) Also a good tip is to use square bucket and put bin liner in it and then tape around the ages, when you finished with painting just throw away the bag and your paint bucket will be nice and clean!
I qualified as a House Painter in the UK in the 70s and my clients were all high worth individuals. In college we were taught to paint around the edges at high speed so you could fill in the wall with a roller before it dried. Highly impractical many times hot weather. In later years when the little 4 inch foam rollers came out I would cut in with a brush, and simply flatten the cutting in with 4 inch foam roller immediately as I went (no added paint to the roller). No more brush lines in the cutting in and you could come back the next day and fill in if you wanted. I have shown many trained painters that and you are the first person I have come across to also do it. It makes a huge difference.
That's exactly what I do. Frog tape, and I cut in with brush and 4 inch roller. Perfect results and I've been painting for 15 plus years professionally. Got to have perfect lines and no brush marks! End results speaks for itself!
Thank you for the video. Question: I'm painting a bedroom and I'd like to do the cut-in work around the entire room first then roll each wall. However, I'm concerned about the cut-in walls drying before I get the roller on them. Thoughts on the timing of cutting-in and rolling a bedroom?
I'm not a professional painter but I've painted 3 or 4 of my homes over the years (I really wanted to say: but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. LOL). I've always done the complete cut-in first (doors/windows, corners, baseboards and ceiling) before using the roller and I've never had an issue with flashing. I complete the entire cut-in, then apply first coat on the walls, then do second cut-in, then do second coat on the walls; with the "overlapping" this creates, it's never been an issue. That said, I've almost exclusively used flat paint. The higher the sheen, the more likely it will flash; so, if you're using a semi-gloss, or-more-so gloss, you may create some noticeable flashing if you let your cut-in dry first.
@@bignorwegian I usually do the same-it seems to work for me even for satin finishes. I think it's the easiest way to get the slight texture of the roller close as possible to fittings, if you roller after cutting in.The easiest paint to not get flashing on is claypaint- costs a bomb, not hardwearing if you have kids etc. but a beautiful velvetty matt finish, better than any other paint I have used (and I use top quality trade paints as a rule) easy to touch up later if necessary, and it's pretty much impossible to get flashing on it. And breathable, so it's what you should use for lime plaster if you want colour and threfore limewash won't do.
I'm a reasonably experienced painter. This video is excellent in that it explains the techniques simply and in order. "Roll one-back, two-forward" is excellent. If I were to add a couple things it would be to teach the unload-and-spread technique, that is dump the paint from your brush, then use the last 1/4 inch of the long side of the brush to spread in the cut corner, while gliding on the smooth dump, and then taper the bottom of the cut. The other would be before applying a cut, breath in, and exhale while using your shoulder to cut, not your wrists. Shoulders are simple and stable, makes for straight lines. Wrists are complex and short, makes for wavy lines. A cut should be about as wide as your body and not much more. Breath in, hold, dump, drag up, draw with your shoulder as you exhale, and end on a taper at the end.
My two cents aside, this is the best video tutorial on painting that I've run into, over many years. Subscribed.
Hi dear expert please give me your opinion as I have a wall plum colour painted I want to turn it in rust colour, what is the best way, shall I put rust colour straight away or something else first . Thank you
@@amiraaqeel5983 If anything just prime it.
@@amiraaqeel5983 Plum is a hard color to cover; either prime it first, like Nick suggests, or plan on using at least three (3) coats of your new color.
@@bignorwegian thank you so much for your help
I like your Yoga inspired painting tip - Breathe through the cut!
Everyone thinks they can cut near the trim and ceiling like a pro without tape, but I've been in too many rentals that prove that yall are NOT pros lol. That is a learned art that comes with a lot of practice and a steady hand. You can tell this guy has done this a lot. Good tips.
Came to say same. Tips for beginners [immediately starts cutting in without taping lol]
Yes @@darknewt9959
i must admit its me that does all the paint edging because my husband cannot do it even after 20 years of us decorating the house. Some people never get the hang of it and have shaky hands. I love doing edging without tape and never get it messed up but people shouldn't feel embarrassed amount slapping that tape on for a neat job.
When painting rentals the cutting in does not need to be perfect
Am I the only one that saw him get paint on the baseboard. Dude should use tape
18" rollers were a total gamechanger for us. Been using them for the past year or 2.
That large roller has changed my life! SO much faster. I didn't know they made one that big. Thanks!
I was considering upgrading to the 18'. Is it really worth it?
@@davidsaldivar4302100%. Not only does it cover more ground but it holds more paint. I can knock out a living room, dining room, and hallway with 20 minutes of cutting in and about 20 minutes with the 18” roller. It takes a little getting used to and they’re a bit of a pain to clean, but absolutely worth it.
Wowza! Finally an explanatory video that I can do! This HAS to be the BEST video on UA-cam! I have learned so much! I’m a widow. I want to paint my LR, BR, and DR. My husband used to paint everything. I am so glad to finally find a good tutorial on walls, rollers and brushes. Thank you!
I’m relieved to see that you demonstrated steps that promote quality results. Anyone can paint a room fast. Few paint well…including today’s so-called professionals.
thats because alot of paint companys hire alot of low exsperienced younger people and dont pay them very much and are always on a time crunch. the first company i worked for i worked there for 4 years and only ever got 1 raise to 12 bucks an hour only after threatening to quit. are boss got around hiring people who can paint was we taped off every inch of trim so it all had good straight lines. idk i cant really knock him for it cause now 10 years after i stopped working for him hes even bigger then ever and is probly making a half a million or more in a year painting new apartment buildings and new starter homes.
Nonsense.
@@swere1240 Then they are not professionals.
@@MundiTaurus It’s not the crew’s fault. The owner doesn’t have higher standards. Many omit prep steps like cleaning and sanding-even as purchasable add-ons- because it repels labor and is not as profitable as painting itself.
Yours is an excellent tutorial: well-paced, detailed, laden with cautionary advice, devoid of superfluous content, only as long as necessary. Thanks!
I agree
I'm a pro residential custom painter and I approve this guy's methods. He does everything that I do except a few small things. Such as that I will cut in perfect lines the first coat then cut 1/8" below the perfect line on the second coat (because one thick well applied coat of good paint is often sufficient for most repaints).
Also, I keep my brushes wrapped in plastic to keep them wet until the job is done or I'm switching paints and need the brush. I don't like using a wet or damp brush as it can compromise the form of the bristles. I do however recommend that angle sash brush by purdy. Its call high capacity and I like using those of any size, anywhere from 2" - 3" for most applications. Pros typically have at least one brush of each size. 4" flat wall brush for wide areas or siding exterior. 3.5" angle brush for exterior trim or wide interior trim. 3" angle brush for most exterior trim and cutting in walls. A 2.5" angle sash for cutting in walls and most average size trim. A 2" angle sash for smaller prices of trim molding, windows and tight wall cuts between trim and inside wall corners. A 1.5" brush, a 1" brush and a set of artist brushes will also be useful on occasion
I do also use that 18" Purdy roller frame and I wrap my rollers in plastic too, but instead I use a 1/2" nap on most walls and just backroll it for a perfect texture. It's faster than doing all that dipping you need to do with a thinner nap like a 3/8" because you will want to backroll either way so may as well dip fewer times. It goes on thicker much faster and will look better because it's easier to keep the whole wall wet the entire time you're saturating the wall. You don't want to be fighting with half dry paint where you started once you start to backroll
would you paint the door trims, window trims and baseboards BEFORE painting the walls, or after?
Yes my brother, I do exactly the same, get perfect lines the first cut, an cut under 1/8" the second. + 1 on the nap of the roller.
I'm professionally decorating for 23 years and to be perfectly honest, I love it. love the trade, great fun with the crew on site too. 👍🏽
@@Gi1b2bz When using acrylic wood paint, I paint the trims first, then do the walls then final coat on trim.
@Gi1b2bz Always paint trim after, as regardless of quality, you WILL have flecks of paint from the roller. Even on the fancy rollers that are meant to catch the flecks...
I’ve painted many rooms in my life and watched a lot of painting videos so I didn’t expect to learn anything new. Boy was I wrong! You have actually made me excited to start some jobs I’ve been putting off.
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Me too. I’m painting tomorrow…just got to figure out what.
its actually not that good? its done out of sequence. Gloss work should be last.
Welcome to the world Patrick ⭐ 😂
I've watched about 50 painting videos today and this is the first one that explains how to "load" the brush (which I didn't know)! Best video I've seen so far. Thanks for the tips!
Another tip is to soak your brush in water before you start, then spin it dry, this keeps the paint from setting up in the ferrule and you can paint longer before having to clean it.
Oh man I'll have to try that!
Can you please elaborate on spin it dry?
@Jacked Kerouac yeah, the device you cram the handle in, it has an 18" spiral metal thing that spins the brush dry, if I had internet, I'd paste a picture, but the snow has knocked it out.
Or spirits if using oil paint. Great trick.
🤣....signed, actual painter
Story of my life- we just painted 2 bedrooms in our home and could have used your great advice beforehand. Thank you for the tips. I will definitely use them when we paint our living room
Another good hack I saw was to put your paint tray into a plastic bag ,then pour the paint onto the lined tray, clean up just remove the bag off the clean tray underneath 👍
I think you mean put a plastic bag (trash bag since grocery sacks often have holes) onto the paint tray.
@@aimeehardin1299 not in Australia 🤣
Doesn’t work
We do this with ziploc quart size bags, works perfectly
@@emilyc9380 you’re not doing it right ? 🤣 just put your paint tray inside a plastic bag ( no holes) pour the paint over the lined tray remove tray from used bag….clean tray 👍
I really like the 1/8th gap idea for cutting in on the first coat. Makes a lot of sense.
I watched a few tips on UA-cam about prepping a room for painting but not like this one this dude hit it spot on man this is the video I'd recommend for any diy
Ive renovated many homes, and found myself watching this and STILL learning something thank you.... now.... I want a 18 inch roller... off to Wattyl I go :)
Been painting for 50 years and learned about five new things with this video. Thanks so much!
This video addressed just about every problem I've faced as a newbie DIY painter. Thank you so much!
This is the best painting tutorial on UA-cam.
Excellent video, helpful and concise! One additional tip would be to finish roll each pass in the same direction, away from the light source (so usually down, ceiling to floor). The reason is that paint comes off the roller much like soft serve ice cream. You know how the tip of the ice cream folks down? Paint does that as it comes off the roller, and if it folds in different directions because your roller goes up and down, when the paint dries it will reflect light differently where direction changes. This produces a mottled and less uniform appearance!
One direction finish stroke on the roll is key to producing a uniform professional finished product! 40 years of painting tip, you’re welcome😊
Just started working for a painting company after being carpenter for years. Thanks for the tip. Wish I knew this before I painted a feature wall olive satin green in our hallway with window shining different light angles showing slightly different vertical complexions. Couldn’t figure out why until now. Thank you
I am 66yrs have painted a few walls you make progress look so much easier and gives you a sort of confidence that work will be done so much better your tall an strong make short work of the job
Thank you for your help teaching us old timers never to late to teach an old dog new tricks
Just about to paint my flat!
That tip about clearing the walls made this video worth watching. All these years I've been painting with everything on the wall, pictures shelves, etc. But seriously there are a lot of good tips here.
I’m a pro painter and I can say these are all spot on. Great work!
I mean yes and no
Hey man, I’m a young man and I’m planning on creating a painting business. Do you have any tips on how to learn or where to go to learn?
@@bizquitia3252 UA-cam
Would you paint door trims, window trims and baseboards BEFORE painting the walls, or after?
@@Gi1b2bzI’ve always heard paint walls first but painting trim first is 100% easier but I guess it’s going to boil down to preference
Fantastic information. I've painted a lot of houses over the years. And I've watched a lot of UA-cam videos about it. You added a lot and really appreciate it. Like cutting in the lines 1/8 of an inch away the first time so that the second pass is easy. Thank you
For cutting in i simply use a plaster trowel. hold in place and paint along and wipe, Perfect line every time. 👌
And it leaves a small part of the wall next to the ceiling unpainted
@@fairamir1every time!
And that is NOT a good thing.. no original color should ever be showing@@Pagingnursejackie
@@fairamir1second coat is where he brings it all the way to the ceiling. No color shows through
I was referrring to the guy that uses the plastic trowel...@@kassandramcpherson2839
Thanks brother! Used to be a Deck Seaman on a Navy ship, so I'm no stranger to paint. But I want to thank you for how straight to the point your directions are. Trying to be as thorough as I can be the 1st time around. Lord knows painting a ship ain't the same as painting a room in a house. Thank you once again.
I have watched a bunch of painting videos on UA-cam and this one is the best, most concise, with the most helpful suggestions on how to paint and clearly shows the end results. Thanks so much for sharing.
I now know how to paint a room, from going around corners, lining up paint brush across the wall to the ceiling and down to the base moldings. To selecting the proper rollers and paint brushes and tips cleaning and preserving them until their next use. Absolutely the very best instructional video on Utube. Thank you for taking the time to show a successful painting project. Doing it the right way, the first time! Excellent!
Great video, I found just in time. My son is planning on painting my spare room tomorrow. We really appreciate the text summary as he is deaf, very helpful! Thanks.
A tip you might try that I like…I prefer to tape the baseboard, then paint a ‘whisper’ coat on the tape and wall with very little paint on the brush. This creates a light seal between the tape and walls. Then apply final full coat, remove tape before final coat dries, you’ll have a perfect straight line with no bleeding under the tape.
Best tip ever!
As I was about to paint a bedroom I tried this out top and bottom of walls, and wow, absolutely no bleed under the masking tape and razor sharp lines. Only used about a teaspoon of paint for the whole room for my “whisper” coat. Wish I had read this years ago, would have saved so much time touching up areas that bled. I’m surprised this isn’t included in the masking tape instructions.
I always get bleed through with tape! My quick go to now is, I rip off the cardboard top cover from a spiral notebook, and I just hold it against the trim and can paint right across it. Then I move over and do another section and another. I go through a few of them, but way easier and quicker than tape
would you paint, door trims, window trims and baseboard BEFORE painting a wall, or after?
@@Gi1b2bz definitely before
@@sdb6757I've always heard the opposite. Walls and ceilings first then gloss work on wooden trims and skirting.
Excellent! Thanks for this. Makes a change from seeing painters with clothes covered in paint. You make it look tidy and easy!
Wow! Lots of great tips here. I worked as a painter for many years and was mostly self-taught (through lots of mistakes). I learned a few new tricks in this video that I am looking forward to trying.. Thank you!
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Been painting for a year now and just wanted to see what others thought on the best way on how to paint a room. This video is great! 🎉🎉🎉
This is the BEST painting tips and tricks video. Really well done. Thank you
Thanks!
You didn’t lay off the paint.
For the paint bucket the brush is used in, I always put in a ziplock bag, tape around the overhang and when not using you can then zip up the bag to save your paint till needed again. Never have to clean your bucket after either!
its for diyers leave any oil based gloss etc to dry out and water based just wash out.
Ive found a tack cloth is best to “dust”the walls post sanding to ensure there’s no fine debris/dust/dirt. I usually do it by hand in smaller rooms but I have bunched up a few and secured to a swiffer floor sweeper to do walls in larger rooms. If doing by hand throw on a glove too. Tack cloths are super cheap and useable multiple times before switching to a new one.
Cut and roll one wall at a time and if you are painting the trim , always do it first …way easier to cut the walls into the trim…35 year experienced old school journeyman painting contractor here….
I would like to say congratulations, we see that you are not a professional. but does things like a pro. you really have my respect!!!
I've just watched your 'How To Make A Shower Pan'. I can't explain why or how you did it but you made me realize that I just might not be the right person to do that project myself. I think that would have actually tried if I 'had' watched someone else do it and then it would have been a great big fail on my part! I will honestly say that I will NEVER go to another home improvement (youTube) subscription again! You are truly the best I've seen, and I've watched so..... many!! I just wish I would have found you before tiling my foyer and kitchen floor! I have a few parts that I am truly not happy with! Maybe you would have some suggestions of how I can fix them!
You are so kind! Thanks so much!
Good video. Makes cutting in without tape look easier than it actually is. 18” roller is a game changer.
So relaxing watching this! Strange.. love it! Nicely done!😊
I've watched many videos for different projects, this one was really good and my favorite. Detailed and thorough. Good job!
Going to be painting our theater room soon and man am i going to have to get one of those 18" rollers! Seems like that is going to be a huge difference and love how you explain the pressure related to the 9". Thanks for the info.I like to use a cheap shampoo/conditioner(suave) once brush is clean and it really makes it silky soft.
Thank you so much! I’m painting our nursery today and this really helps 😄 I feel much more prepared. You are a very skilled painter!
Another good tip is when dealing with inside corners and textured walls and ceilings, a smoothed bead of painter's caulk will give you a clean line in the corner.
I've seen that look and really do not care for it. The caulk screams look at me I'm a white line. Where I've seen it, the walls were not textured, so that may make a difference.
I would say this is the best painting tips and tricks I've ever seen, lots of knowledge shared in this video. Hello from ireland.
I've painted a few of my homes over the years (just finished painting the laundry room, yesterday), but still learned a couple of great tips from your video; I will use them when I do our master bath, next. Thanks for taking the time to create very useful content. Subscribed.
Thank you for your service, Marine. Semper-Fi.
Thank you both for your service.
Thank you!! This was so informative and easy to understand for someone who will need to paint walls soon. I just may survive! lol. I have one tip for you though. Please don't wash your paint soaked brushes in the household sinks, you will eventually be calling a plumber. The latex clings to the walls of your pipes and will eventually clog. I only know this because of painting on canvas... Wash the majority of paint off in a slop bucket (dispose of properly) and then one is able to wash what minimal paint remains. Thank you again and here's to beautiful walls and healthy plumbing! 😊 Cheers.
I'm not a pro painter but I like to paint once I get in painting mode. Thanks to your video I'm going to look into 18 inch roller since I'm going to paint the entire interior of my house while it's empty. Not going to do the ceilings though. They're good. Thanks for the tips.
A freshly painted ceiling in a crisp ceiling white will definitely be important if you’re painting whole interior anyway.
Thanks Sgt Donovan. I will use the 18” from now on. Good teaching. Semper Fidelis!
Never wipe your brush. Always tap it side to side. Wiping removes paint that you just loaded, and causes the paint to migrate up to the ferrule. The paint dries out and does not clean out, thereby stiffing the bristles. Things you learn painting for 40 years.
The only time I use 18 inch rollers is in commercial properties with large areas.
Rookies teaching rookies...Thats what keeps me so busy.
industrial work. warehouses etc. thats correct.
Wiping is no big deal. It just slows you down. The key is loading enough paint but not too much that it will drip. Just put a small amount in the cutting can to avoid too much paint on the brush.
Awesome demonstration and some great gems you dropped!
This is the best video I’ve seen on painting a room. I wish I saw this before I painted my living/ kitchen/ dining room. I will use all these tips on the rest of the house. The 18 inch roller makes it look easy. Thanks for this video. I’m gonna run to the home improvement store this week and start my project I have been procrastinating on, but want done.
Thank you so very much for making this excellent video!!! This is by far the BEST wall painting prep and process video I have seen to date. You've helped me take the leap from the old 9" rollers I have grown to dislike to the wonderful 18" frame rollers. MASSIVE difference!!! Thank you!
Don't allow the paint to get that close to the ferrule. If it does, clean your brush immediately.
Paint in the ferrule is the death knell of a brush, and wherever it is on the outside of the bristles, it will be further in on the inside.
Store your brushes either pointing downwards or on their sides to prevent any moisture pushing back towards the ferrule whilst drying.
If painting woodwork that edges on to a wall that is being painted (particularly window sills outside) do those first, and take the gloss past the wood and onto the wall as this will help form a seal against water ingress and similar. Emulsion is orders of magnitude easier to clean off of gloss than vice versa.
When taking short breaks (eg to have lunch), you can load a brush with extra paint rather than clean it. This will prevent the paint drying on the bristles whilst you are away. A plastic bag around the bristles with an elastic band at the handle can help here.
Obviously how long this will be effective depends on such things as type of paint, ambient temperature, etc
I wrap brushes and rollers in tin foil; stays wet for days.
Some good tips. I typically cut right to the line o first coat. No gaps. It is easy with proper technique and good brush. When you do a second coat you can move a lot faster. . baseboards are always last. So you dont have to be too careful when cutting the wall next to baseboards.
As a DIY painter, speed is not as important as getting a good finish, and these tips (especially leaving the 1/8" cutting-in gap) will surely help with that.
My boyfriend and I are about to have to repaint the entire interior of a 2 story house ourselves (in a limited amount of time) that we're gonna be moving in to. 😬 We have a bit of experience with painting, but I came onto youtube in search of some helpful tips and tricks to try to make the process less painful.😅 Im very glad i came across this video! I took notes and will be back to rewatch right before we go to gather the materials and start painting! Thank you!!
I'm excited for you both. Good luck!
@Hannadayflo Thank you! We're very excited! We're currently in the painting process now and have been applying a lot of what I learned from this videos and others. It's definitely helped quite a bit! 😊
The only thing I didnt know was the round sander. Wow it seems to go round so much neater than a square one! And heck - did that 18 inch roller go FAST!!! I love it!!! Thanks a lot for pointing it out to us :D
Excellent. Great tips! I’m so glad I watched this before I started painting my bathroom.
I’ve been painting for many years, my dad originally taught me how to paint but never passed on a lot of these helpful tips. Thank you for your video, I’m starting a new job today and will employ these super handy tips.
Great tips! I'm not looking forward to painting my bedroom this weekend but I'm excited to get it done
Great tips! Getting ready to paint a new home and never would have known about leaving that small gap between ceiling and/or moulding on first coat! Just helped paint my son's new home and wish I had known that tip to make it easier. I'm really good with trimming but this tip is a game changer. Touché!
Great video. Possibly the best how to paint one Ive seen. And I’ve watched a lot of them!
Definitely good advice. After 35 years, allow me to offer some improvement: 1) after dipping your brush do NOT wipe all sides, thus removing paint, instead gently tap the brush against the side of the can which will prevent dripping but give plenty more paint for cutting (2) hold the brush higher up the stem and allow the brush to "do the work" -a good brush will follow your lead allowing for longer strokes, (3) do NOT cut any lines twice, if you're painting the baseboard later (and the color difference isn't extreme) then just paint over it and make your line later when cutting the trim etc, even if tape is necessary (4) don't "force" the roller... do NOT bend your back up and down with the stick but instead adjust the height and distance you stand to where your arms can reach from top to bottom without stretching, this alone will dramatically increase speed, (5) do NOT "stretch" the paint out on the roller -always keep a reasonable amount of paint on it even though this seems slower and harder.
Best comment here.
Absolutely agree, especially about wiping the bristles. If the bristles are splayed so much that’s needed stop and clean the brush. Also, quality and appropriate roller covers and brushes are key. Purdy and Wooster are basic & overpriced. The Arroworthy Barracuda roller frame is a game changer.
Dip, dip: tap, tap is the best way to load. Choosing angle sash vs oval vs round brush esp for cut ins is crucial. Choosing woven vs microfiber vs shag roller covers is too. Arroworthy Barracuda frames, ProForm & Premier roller frames are game changers.
Great video … As a woman that does all the painting .. I always use a good trim brush ! Eliminates all that taping which never works for me . Two things I learned was how to load my brush and I’m going to get the eighteen inch roller ! Wow one question what is your favorite brand of paint?
Probably the best YT tutorial on painting a room. Thanks!
After seeing this I’m ready to paint my son’s room! I’m also going to invest in the roller too!
I have found the large rollers are awesome for ceilings but for walls the 9 inch has its advantages. Walls usually have a lot more “obstacles” and the 9 can require less cut in with the brush. I also prefer to paint out of a 5 gallon bucket with a screen. The screen works with the 9inch roller. Thank you for a well done video👍
12 inch
Roller trays are a pain,
Put a grid in a bucket and act like a Pro.,
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing! I just moved into my condo and I am painting the entire thing. This was so insightful as I was dreading the thought, but now the task seems more manageable and I'm getting excited to begin.
Great tips ! So helpful. At least a couple I hadn’t heard before too. One thought- I worry that using a wire brush to clean the paint brush could damage the bristles. A fine toothed plastic comb or stiff plastic brush seems to work and be gentler on your quality paint brush 😃👍🏻
Loved watching! I taught myself to paint and it looks like I'm doing everything right! I figured out the cutting in after the first time I painted a room and taped everything off, very time consuming and good tape isn't cheap! I've always wondered why paint rollers don't attach on both sides? I'm definitely going to buy a 18" , but they really should make the 9" the same way!
Thank you for the great video and after reading some comments, I'm subscribing also!
18" rollers are super messy. You'll spend much more time cleaning up paint drips with an 18. Also the open end on a 9 allows you to get much closer to trim than an 18 does. Easier to roll around outlets too.
Wowzer! I am self taught and I can't believe that you and I paint the exact same way!! Unreal.
Great video.
*I wrap my clean rollers in painters tape from end to end then unwrap. The tape removes at least 95% of the lint.
Thank you for the video.
Good stuff. I will try the 18” roller. One tip to avoid buildup on the top half of the brush. Tap the loaded tip of the brush several times on each side of the inside of your paint container rather than wiping the loaded brush against the top of the container. This keeps the top of your container nice and clean and slows the build up of paint near the ferule. Game changer when cutting in. Cheers.
That's all I use for walls is a 18
I've definitely learned a lot from your video. Thank you soo much. Keep up the good work!!! I love it!
I am going to paint a room for a client as part of my staging and redesign service. Thank you for this and the tips! Learned a lot! Wish me luck! 😁🙏🏻
That roller looks amazing.
I learned so much from this video. Thank you, Sgt. Donovan!
This video is so helpful. This will save me hours and mess! Thank you.
Well, this is the BEST and most THOROUGH video on painting a wall I have ever watched. Downloading this video for future reference. Thank you good sir!
9" roller allows you to favor one side or the other when needed, a skill. Larger rollers tend to span across uneven walls and leave gaps in the middle that are harder to fill than just learning to use the 9". Paint barely gets in the hollow core if you don't submerge it in the paint, which you shouldn't do... use the screen or pan to spread paint around the roller after a dip on the surface of the paint in the bucket/paint pan. And bread bags make any 9" roller super easy to remove. Also, large rollers are much more expensive , even compared to a high quality 9" roller.
Skill in using the minimum tooling, that's professional.
I agree with this comment. I have painted hundreds of units, houses etc. This is how it is. Especially the hollows. This especially applies to ceilings on older houses that have uneven sagging
Exactly the color I want to paint over, with a beautiful color I also had in mind! 😮
Thanks so much. The tips on painting near the ceiling, painting around outlets, etc. first, and then wrapping with Saran are going to help me loads. I had to see some dud videos before I found yours. ☺️
This guy! Great video man, thank you for all the tips. I've painted about two dozen rooms and a ton of outdoor things, you just blew my mind like 6 times, and I was skeptical lol, thanks for all the useful knowledge sir! Make more videos!!!
Did you get the larger paint tray on Amazon too? Thanks for the tips!
It’s probably cheaper to look on like amazon’ Only 1 local box store had them they were like $25 I’m sure paint stores have them also’ lesson learned don’t buy cheap on anything when it comes to painting’ get a good quality tray (metal) and it will last years’ also get tray liners they are worth every penny to just pull out and toss’
This is the best painting video I’ve seen. Thank you for making this!
Not sure why it took until I watched a UA-cam video for someone to teach me how to load a paint brush, but man, that's satisfying to watch
I definitely learned some great tips. Thank you.
I passionately hate the painting part of decorating - youve convinced me, although Ive only bought a 12 inch roller rather than 18
First of all if you want to save you some time, use frog tape to cover all woodwork which will be easier for you to paint later on.. Always when i paint, i use the brush first and then go around with the small roller after it, so it doesn't leave any lines after the brush, much better finish, everywhere(around switches especially as you go up and down and sideways!) Also a good tip is to use square bucket and put bin liner in it and then tape around the ages, when you finished with painting just throw away the bag and your paint bucket will be nice and clean!
I qualified as a House Painter in the UK in the 70s and my clients were all high worth individuals. In college we were taught to paint around the edges at high speed so you could fill in the wall with a roller before it dried. Highly impractical many times hot weather. In later years when the little 4 inch foam rollers came out I would cut in with a brush, and simply flatten the cutting in with 4 inch foam roller immediately as I went (no added paint to the roller). No more brush lines in the cutting in and you could come back the next day and fill in if you wanted. I have shown many trained painters that and you are the first person I have come across to also do it. It makes a huge difference.
That's exactly what I do. Frog tape, and I cut in with brush and 4 inch roller. Perfect results and I've been painting for 15 plus years professionally. Got to have perfect lines and no brush marks! End results speaks for itself!
Thank you for this very instructive video! You are an excellent teacher!
This is immensely helpful! Thank you!
The only thing I’d add is to wrap your 18” roller in tape and pull off to remove any lint or particles before you start applying tape. Quality video
I will be using these tips the next time I paint . Thank you!!
That's great! Thanks!
I'm painting the inverted version of this. The gray over a light blue. I preferred it the way it was but not my house!
Thank you for the video. Question: I'm painting a bedroom and I'd like to do the cut-in work around the entire room first then roll each wall. However, I'm concerned about the cut-in walls drying before I get the roller on them. Thoughts on the timing of cutting-in and rolling a bedroom?
I'm not a professional painter but I've painted 3 or 4 of my homes over the years (I really wanted to say: but I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. LOL). I've always done the complete cut-in first (doors/windows, corners, baseboards and ceiling) before using the roller and I've never had an issue with flashing. I complete the entire cut-in, then apply first coat on the walls, then do second cut-in, then do second coat on the walls; with the "overlapping" this creates, it's never been an issue. That said, I've almost exclusively used flat paint. The higher the sheen, the more likely it will flash; so, if you're using a semi-gloss, or-more-so gloss, you may create some noticeable flashing if you let your cut-in dry first.
@@bignorwegian - Thanks Eric. I just painted a room and did the cut-in first and it looks great.
@@sman6435 From one S Man to another, great job.
@@bignorwegian I usually do the same-it seems to work for me even for satin finishes. I think it's the easiest way to get the slight texture of the roller close as possible to fittings, if you roller after cutting in.The easiest paint to not get flashing on is claypaint- costs a bomb, not hardwearing if you have kids etc. but a beautiful velvetty matt finish, better than any other paint I have used (and I use top quality trade paints as a rule) easy to touch up later if necessary, and it's pretty much impossible to get flashing on it. And breathable, so it's what you should use for lime plaster if you want colour and threfore limewash won't do.
Well explained, thanks soo much also you had the time to show what kind of brushes we can use..thanks again
You make this look so easy. Man, I dont want to even show you my edging. Lol
Great info. Wish I would have watched this long ago! Can't wait to try the larger roller!
That first coat close to where you're cutting in makes it so much easier. Your brush will glide easily making the final pass results perfect!