How to paint a straight ceiling line

How to to paint a straight line on the ceiling. Tips and a quick demonstration on how to make a straight line. Visit us on Facebook "B&K Painting" for more tips. Visit us on Facebook "B&K Painting" and our website www.bnkpainting.com for more tips.

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[idahopainters]

Interesting. Points taken. I guess better quality is a matter of opinion. I think Purdy is better but respect your opinion also.

[idahopainters]

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]

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]

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]

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 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.

[cheeksgirl44]

i think i was watching him more then the painting tip hahaha

[Ch3rryBaybee]

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

[MeSSwithME3]

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

[Yboat]

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. =)

[hazeleyes247]

@cheeksgirl44 yup so was i lol..he can come paint my bedrm ..then after ill give him a cutting lesson hahha

[hazeleyes247]

he can come paint my bedroom hahhaha

[ADAMKTN]

I think a drop cut is significantly more difficult.