Painting a wall at the ceiling line: using a "straight edge"

[fudgedogbannana]

Don't do it! cut it in by hand as straight as you can, 2nd coat will be easier and will correct unevenness in your first line, in a 12X12 room first coat 15 minutes max, 2nd coat 10 minutes max.

[VideoJoeKnows]

@fudgedogbannana I agree with you! I wanted to show viewers what happens when you use a straight edge....it doesn't work very well. Cutting in by hand is the way to go. The more you do, the better you get. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0

[MrZardoz777]

Yeah, it's a pretty useless tool. Makes about as much sense as re-using the same 2-ft piece of masking tape for a whole house, but much more expensive.

For DIY-ers, I'd say tape the walls and don't try to tuck the tape into the ceiling-texture. Tape 1/8" back and do a really straight line.

Take your time, and practice on closets before hitting the main rooms

[VideoJoeKnows]

@MrZardoz777 Your suggestions are well noted. The main thing is, the more you do it, the better you'll get! I'm talking painting here. Joe :0

[ttb6989]

no you use an angle sash brush to cut in the ceiling rather than taking an hour to use a stupid straight edge

[VideoJoeKnows]

@ttb6989 I agree with you. I don't use a straight edge when cutting in. I wanted to show it to let viewers know it's really not the greatest idea to use a straight edge because of the problems that come up with using it, etc.. I encourage viewers to cut in with a paint brush rather than using a straight edge. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0

[fausimo]

@VideoJoeKnows thanks for letting us know, im a apprentice painter myself and the only and good use i've had with a straight edge so far was to cut a metal doorframe that was flush with the wall

[VideoJoeKnows]

@fausimo Now I could see using a straight edge for that but once you get better cutting in, you won't even need a straight edge there either. I find straight edges are more hassle than they are good. It's a crutch & when you think you need one, you can't find it or it's bent/bowed & could still not leave a nice tight edge. Good luck with your apprentice job. Stick with it & soon, you will be chucking the straight edge!!....lol Thanks for your comments. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@fausimo Now I could see using a straight edge for that but once you get better cutting in, you won't even need a straight edge there either. I find straight edges are more hassle than they are good. It's a crutch & when you think you need one, you can't find it or it's bent/bowed & could still not leave a nice tight edge. Good luck with your apprentice job. Stick with it & soon, you will be chucking the straight edge!!....lol Thanks for your comments. Joe :0

[blackned21]

lmao. very cute man when i used that when i started painting it really didnt do the job i practiced cutting in then i got better its like i used tape my customers very happy

[VideoJoeKnows]

@blackned21 You're doing it the right way....by "not" using a straight edge. I wanted to show this video to let you know it's really not a good idea to use a straight edge...& why. Guess you already know why lol! Thanks for sending me your comments.....they will be helpful for the next person that decides to read these comments. Paint on! Joe :0

[eastglamour]

you are funny!

[VideoJoeKnows]

@eastglamour I hope the short video clip was useful to you & worth a few laughs. I really don't like using a straight edge to cut in ceilings or walls & I wanted to show you why. You can use a straight edge if you really want to (if you don't know how to do it any other way) so I wanted to at least make you aware of a few things. Thanks for taking the time to post me a comment. I always like to hear from my viewers. Keep watching. Joe :0

[olliethc1]

not all wals are straight enough for that tool!! Do it free hand ya pussy lol!

[VideoJoeKnows]

@olliethc1 I encourage people to cut in free hand. I wanted to show how a straight edge worked & to let people know that if they use it, they have to be very careful since the wall/ceiling edge may not be perfectly straight just as you have mentioned. If someone doesn't feel comfortable enough to do it free hand then I want them to know what they're up against. I take it you didn;t watch my other video where I show how to cut in a wall with a cutin brush? Thanks for watching! Joe :0

[olliethc1]

@VideoJoeKnows No i havnt seen any of your other videos yet but i am just a painter and always on the lookout for new tips and tricks and tools that help speed up the process lol! There are alot of gimmicky things out there made from cheap plastics but i always seem to revert back to free hand every time lol!

[VideoJoeKnows]

@olliethc1 I agree with you that cutting in free hand is the way to go. It's good to see even painters like you are out there checking YouTube for new things. Thanks for your insight on what "you" would do. I know viewers out there will benefit from your comments. Keep watching my Channel & maybe you'll benefit from other things I show other than painting items. Anytime you want to comment, just chime in. Thanks again. Joe :0

[VideoJoeKnows]

@olliethc1 As you are a professional painter, if you have any helpful tips that would help someone paint & finish their project, I would be pleased to have you share them.....so your tips could benefit others. Thanks again for checking out my YouTube Channel. Joe :0