Tips To Cut-in Like Professional Painters

A paint job can easily transform your interiors. But this transformation can quickly turn into a major failure if the application of the paint is wrong. If you are willing to paint your interiors on your own and wish to have paint job similar to the professional painter’s one then we would emphasis you to cut-in your paint. 

The Technique Of Cutting In:

This technique is used to have a neat paint finish, by painting adjacent to the moulding, trim, or ceilings, by painting it in a consistent line. The process is surely time-consuming but it gives a quality that you will be in awe of. 

Professional painters use high-quality sagebrushes. Sagebrushes are available in different sizes, thus you need to pick the right size for the right finish. Commonly you can use the sagebrush of two or two and a half inches but while painting near to windows or other delicate areas, try investing in smaller ones. This will make your application easy. 

Things You Will Need For Cutting in Like Professional Painters

Before beginning on your DIY project, gather all the types of equipment required for the job. This will help you to minimize the frustration caused by the disruption. You will need the following for a professional looking paint job:

• Painter’s tape
• Paint
• Brushes
• Stir Sticks
• Paint Pot
• Headlamp
• Ladder
• Clean Rug

Tips To Cut-in For a Professional Finish!

1. Practice along the lines by applying two tapes; horizontally and vertically, and cut in long their lines, on a selected area.
2. Make your work-space well-lit, this can help you to focus better on areas where there is an absence of natural light. You can use a headlamp here. 
3. Use a separate paint pail.
4. Hold a brush as you would hold a pencil or pen and get a grip.
5. Do not rush through your paint job, go slow and steady.
6. Paint in small sections while working your way in with the brush.
7. Fix your mistakes instantly with a clean, lint-free cloth rug.
8. Once you are done with one section, try eliminating the buildup paint by feathering the line with a roller.

Isn’t That Too Much Of A Work?

Let the professional painters take over! Hire Dyson Painters to have a smooth cut-in. By providing professional painting services since 1964, we are definitely the best painters in Hobart. We provide both residential as well as commercial painting services. Call us on 0417 580 981 for a quote!