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How to Paint and Get a Perfect Line

Getting a perfect line on the edges and corners while your painting a wall can be so stressful! So how do you make sure paint stays only where it’s supposed to? Here are some of the best tips on how to paint a perfect line. Hopefully this will help you out with your next DIY project!

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How To Paint A Perfect Line

Buy a solid brush

This isn’t something to scrimp on. And it’s generally better to get a brush with a shorter handle. It will allow you to get into small nooks and crannies. Image via I Have to Have It.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Clean off the surface you’re painting

Paint won’t stick as well to dirty surfaces, plus you don’t want dirt or dust clumps on your wall.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Practice your line painting

Try in a spot that doesn’t matter so that you can get a feel for the brush and how slow you need to go. You can always paint over the spot. Image via Family Handyman.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Use a drop cloth

You don’t have to buy an expensive one from the store. You can just use old sheets instead. Cover up anything you don’t want to get paint on. You might be surprised how far paint splatters. Image via House Logic.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Store your paintbrush in the refrigerator

If you need to take a break, put your brush in a sealed baggie and then place it in the fridge. This will keep it from drying out.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Skip the tape

You’ll probably get a cleaner line by just eyeballing it. Tape is a pain to put up, and if not done absolutely perfectly, you won’t get a very straight line. Image via Home Guides.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Peel the tape off before the paint has completely dried

If you do end up using tape, make sure you peel the tape off before the paint has completely dried. Otherwise the tape will peel off some of the paint and you’ll be back at square one! Image via Make It Love It.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

If your tape is rock solid, heat it up in the microwave for a few seconds

This will make it a piece of cake to roll and stick anywhere you want. Image via Office Supply Hut.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Take it slow

There’s no reason to speed through painting the edge. Let your hand go a slow as necessary to get a crisp line, and take breaks when necessary. Image  via Family Handyman.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Move the ladder

Sometimes you may be tempted to reach while you’re painting the edge of the ceiling. It’s better just to take the time to move the ladder. You’ll give your hand a rest and have an easier time painting. Image via People Equation.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Tape both angles and then caulk the middle

If you finish the edge and it end up looking messy than you’d like, Makely Home suggests taping both angles and then caulking the middle. You’ll get an amazing edge.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Keep a wet rag handy

If you accidentally paint something or somewhere you’re not supposed to, you’ll want to wipe it off quickly. Image via Paint Quality.

How To Paint A Perfect Line

Cover hardware with petroleum jelly

Then you can paint over it without worry and just wipe the paint off when you’re done. Thanks for the idea, Sweet Pickins Furniture!

How To Paint A Perfect Line

I hope these tips on how to paint a perfect line help you!

3 thoughts on “How to Paint and Get a Perfect Line”

  1. Don’t put a paintbrush in the fridge that was used for tremclad. The refridgerator will smell of tremclad for years after.

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  2. I never put my rollers or brushes in the fridge. Just cover them with plastic or plastic bags and wrap them up well. They will keep soft for weeks. I have done this with brushes and rollers and have had them in that state for a couple of months, having forgotten them. They were still wet and usable after all that time.

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