Few reasons. Now you have added two more steps and two more materials to your cost. Taping and caulking. With the added steps it will take longer and it will cost more money. I can cut a line free hand way faster then I could tape, caulk, paint, then pull masking. You are also up the ladder more times wearing out your knees.
I prefer a good 4" sash tool, but they are very hard to find. I never was a fan of those small rollers. Then again for the 1st 10 years of painting I was trained by old school union guys, so I could use a brush or a brush for applying paint. Its just one of those things, turn the music off, and just stare at the brush, don't talk to anyone, don't have anyone talk to you. Its just You and the brush. You know you are on when your cutting the cieling crooked so it looks straight. =)
Interesting you think a drop cut is harder, I totally disagree. But it is what ever works best for you. Always try new ideas and you will be a better painter.
In 15 years of painting I have seen two houses cut in like that. You state that it looks nicer and more professional. Since I have seen this technique I have to say it looked very silly and unprofessional in my opinion. The home owner did not like it either. I could not understand why you would want to shorten the wall and create your own ceiling line when there is one already created for you. Why paint the ceiling color on the walls? The ceiling color is for the ceiling.
In my years of painting when i get a house with a flat ceiling i never cut it in, Have not done that in ten years . I use an imaginary line that tricks the eyes thinking the wall is cut up to the ceiling line but its not. It looks much nicer and professional.
I am glad your technique works for you. However, we do not use a roller to extend our foot print. The sole reason is to eliminate any texture a brush may leave that would be inconsistent with a nap. I Still believe the 2.5" Purdy brush is the way to go and is far better then the Corona. Also it is not the brush alone that helps eliminate brush strokes, it is the quality of paint. With both put together you can help eliminate brush strokes but I do not believe you get rid of all of them.
@idahopainters I have also used a 2.5 inch brush to do most of the cutting, however, have you tried the 2.5 inch Purdy Pro-Extra series? I believe it's one of the best brushes to cut with. I've been using them for years and their durability, performance, and cleanability are hard to mach. And best of all, they're usually under $20 bucks.
I can see you are using a 2 1/2 inch angled brush and that commonly is the reason why you need that roller to extend the width of your cut. What I use a 3 inch and sometimes it 3 1/2 inch square “Corona” brush. This brush leaves a large footprint big enough to roll up to without worrying about hitting the ceiling. This brush also leaves such a beautiful flat finish you don't have to worry about brush marks.
I would have to agree. A right hander going clockwise gives you more reach in a more natural flow going away from your body and not across your body and chest.
Nice video. Question - I was told that when possible right handers should cut in walls in a clockwise direction and left handers should go counter-clockwise. Do you have any opinion on this?
Now here's a guy who does really know how to 'cut in'. Better than all the others, this 'how to' video. Well done!
Gafferone 2 days ago
Interesting. Points taken. I guess better quality is a matter of opinion. I think Purdy is better but respect your opinion also.
idahopainters 1 month ago
Wooster is a better quality brush...I like 3 inch block... Puts good pressure on the bristles....sash is good for corners but hate em
Ch3rryBaybee 1 month ago
Few reasons. Now you have added two more steps and two more materials to your cost. Taping and caulking. With the added steps it will take longer and it will cost more money. I can cut a line free hand way faster then I could tape, caulk, paint, then pull masking. You are also up the ladder more times wearing out your knees.
idahopainters 1 month ago
why dont you use masking tape. Wouldn't it be faster when painting. Masking tape and a bead of caulking so it wouldnt seep through
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wallshuttle 2 months ago
I prefer a good 4" sash tool, but they are very hard to find. I never was a fan of those small rollers. Then again for the 1st 10 years of painting I was trained by old school union guys, so I could use a brush or a brush for applying paint. Its just one of those things, turn the music off, and just stare at the brush, don't talk to anyone, don't have anyone talk to you. Its just You and the brush. You know you are on when your cutting the cieling crooked so it looks straight. =)
Yboat 2 months ago
Interesting you think a drop cut is harder, I totally disagree. But it is what ever works best for you. Always try new ideas and you will be a better painter.
idahopainters 2 months ago
he can come paint my bedroom hahhaha
hazeleyes247 2 months ago
i think i was watching him more then the painting tip hahaha
cheeksgirl44 3 months ago 2
@cheeksgirl44 yup so was i lol..he can come paint my bedrm ..then after ill give him a cutting lesson hahha
hazeleyes247 2 months ago
In 15 years of painting I have seen two houses cut in like that. You state that it looks nicer and more professional. Since I have seen this technique I have to say it looked very silly and unprofessional in my opinion. The home owner did not like it either. I could not understand why you would want to shorten the wall and create your own ceiling line when there is one already created for you. Why paint the ceiling color on the walls? The ceiling color is for the ceiling.
idahopainters 5 months ago 4
In my years of painting when i get a house with a flat ceiling i never cut it in, Have not done that in ten years . I use an imaginary line that tricks the eyes thinking the wall is cut up to the ceiling line but its not. It looks much nicer and professional.
supersnowyangel 5 months ago
@supersnowyangel your still cutting in tho, doesnt matter if its to the ceiling or your ''imaginary'' line you still are cutting a straight line in.
matty2theb 5 months ago
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@supersnowyangel your still cutting in tho, doesnt matter if its to the ceiling or your ''imaginary'' line you still are cutting a straight line in.
matty2theb 5 months ago
@supersnowyangel I think what you're referring to is a "drop cut"
ADAMKTN 2 months ago
I am glad your technique works for you. However, we do not use a roller to extend our foot print. The sole reason is to eliminate any texture a brush may leave that would be inconsistent with a nap. I Still believe the 2.5" Purdy brush is the way to go and is far better then the Corona. Also it is not the brush alone that helps eliminate brush strokes, it is the quality of paint. With both put together you can help eliminate brush strokes but I do not believe you get rid of all of them.
idahopainters 6 months ago
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djlazlow1 6 months ago
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@idahopainters I have also used a 2.5 inch brush to do most of the cutting, however, have you tried the 2.5 inch Purdy Pro-Extra series? I believe it's one of the best brushes to cut with. I've been using them for years and their durability, performance, and cleanability are hard to mach. And best of all, they're usually under $20 bucks.
djlazlow1 6 months ago
I can see you are using a 2 1/2 inch angled brush and that commonly is the reason why you need that roller to extend the width of your cut. What I use a 3 inch and sometimes it 3 1/2 inch square “Corona” brush. This brush leaves a large footprint big enough to roll up to without worrying about hitting the ceiling. This brush also leaves such a beautiful flat finish you don't have to worry about brush marks.
MississaugaHandyman 6 months ago
I would have to agree. A right hander going clockwise gives you more reach in a more natural flow going away from your body and not across your body and chest.
idahopainters 6 months ago 2
I think a drop cut is significantly more difficult.
ADAMKTN 2 months ago
Nice video. Question - I was told that when possible right handers should cut in walls in a clockwise direction and left handers should go counter-clockwise. Do you have any opinion on this?
Kaname650 6 months ago
Thanks
tooter4u 6 months ago
extremely steady hands very impressive
nracingdev 7 months ago
nice line
G3tSpRAYd 8 months ago
excellent vid, nice work!
cardo1111 9 months ago
nicely done!..thanx for postin!
WHVN72 10 months ago
i like the tats
PainterForHireVids 10 months ago