How to get clean edges when you paint without tape

[hudders128]

hire a decorator man, we're all unemployed cause of b&q and dulux paint pods and shite like this, all yuo do is make a mess and then to proud to say its awful. you wouldnt try to repray your own car would you? so why do you think you can actually coat the surfaces of you much more valuable house? corporate money says why that why. im not bitter....

[HydeToolsChannel]

You can buy a Paint Guide at most hardware stores for $3-$6 bucks depending on the size. I used the Super Guide 11 1/2 inch because I can hold it flat with one hand. The edge is stainless steel so it won't rust and the back side has a molded plastic hand hold so it keeps the edge rigid

[JaysTheMan94]

What if I don't have one of those thinga-ma-jiggs? What do I do then?

[MrDazp1]

fuckin ace. 

[MississaugaHandyman]

how did this bad painting tip video get almost 24000 views.I am a professional painter and believe me this doesn't work

[hydetools]

@MississaugaHandyman the 24,000 views shows that nonprofessionals have a difficult time with this part of the painting process. Video does not lie. We show it working. We know that all surfaces are not totally flat, and all applications are not the same. But in many cases a shield is a valuable tool. Thanks for your feedback

[FLKeyz76]

I've used this and it has work well. Except when you encounter a slight imperfection in the wall/angle. Then the shield doesn't sit flat and paints sneaks beneath it causing paint to get where you don't want it. Then more time is spent cleaning the paint off the ceiling or touching up the ceiling. In my opinion; spend some time practicing cutting in by hand before your project starts. You'll save yourself time, money, and have better results.

[mightie1]

jasoke is right. I can even tell from here that that line is not all the way to the top.

[HydeToolsChannel]

@mightie1 we have added 2 videos that get you closer so you can see better.

[jaskoe1]

This is such a mickey mouse video and the line that you cut in wasn't even straight. Quit selling people bullshit that doesn't really work!

[PainterForHireVids]

you made that look easy

[745917203views]

the secret is to learn how to point and poke your brush into corners in such a way that the bristles change shape under pressure. By adjusting the angle of the brush and pressure you can make a brush poke into almost any angle and not need a straight edge to cut in. The next thing is to practice over and over dozens of times, lol. If we used an edge on the job, we'd never get done. So that's why it's all by eye. If you try, you will slop up a few times, but eventually learn it.