How to Paint Edges Without Tape - Cutting In Tutorial
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- In this video, professional painter Chris Berry (aka The Idaho Painter) teaches us how to cut in ceilings and edges without tape. He also gives painting tips on why he doesn't use an edger and prefers to paint by hand.
Check out Chris' Channel: / idahopainter
Be sure to check out The Idaho Painter website as well: www.idahopainter.com
Purdy 3" Angled Brush: geni.us/s8wg
Credit: LiamLRY
Tracks: MmHhmm, Somebody
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Used with permission - Jak na to + styl
I cannot thank you enough for attaching a go pro to the paint brush. Every video ive see explains the process well in detail, but to actually be able to see the angle and the flex of the bristles is a huge help!
I’m a professional painter. I have a method I use to cut in edges that is quick and easy, and leaves no mess. Once you get the brush in position, lock your wrist and elbow. Use your shoulder to move your brush, instead of your wrist, arm, or elbow. You’ll notice that nothing else will move if done correctly. It creates a pivot, and will keep everything nice and straight.
Just a little tip I thought I’d share.
Taking a sharp pencil and running it along the top of the wall and ceiling gives a good guide and makes a clean cut
I'm going to try this Bob! Sounds like a great technique 👌
I was gonna say the same thing. It's all about hand (body) and eye coordination.
That’s what I’ve been doing. Super faint line. Just enough to make a straight cut
knife? noooooo.
No doubt this guy is a great professional painter. When I was younger I worked as a commercial painter and was taught by guys that actually went to apprenticeship schools. Most were very good at cutting in but one guy had worked in a body shop in the 50's when they actually did pin striping by hand. That dude was incredible with a brush. He taught me and it was like this. Load your brush with as much paint as it will hold without dripping. Lay the paint out in one stroke about a quarter inch below the ceiling line. Then as you bring your brush back to you brush the paint you just laid out up to the ceiling. All in one movement. lay out about a four foot line and do the final cut as you bring the brush back. After a little practice I could cut the ceiling line on an average size bedroom in less than ten minutes. Once I was pretty good at it I started doing a lot of side jobs. Let me tell you guys, in painting speed is money. Back in the 80's I was making $50 an hour on the side.
As pro painter of 30 years I think this is a good video. Here, I have added my thoughts going deeper into it. So dipping alot keeps the brush lubricated and makes it easier. However to avoid drips , the brush needs to be, robustly scraped out periodically, on the side of the tin, as the paint needs to be at the tip end of the bristles not the handle end , where it can also start to dry. Typically when cutting in, a novice will be tentative with the brush, when actually, for a good line, pressure is needed . In this video you will see the bristles curving up to the line because he is pushing them into that corner where the wall meets the ceiling . This pressure, makes it difficult for paint to go round the corner and onto the ceiling . However after dipping, too much paint on the top side of the brush can bridge up and ruin the line so softly brush back and forth a bit below before applying more pressure and flowing along your line in one smooth , slowish stroke. With experience, the cut can be extended further by increasing the pressure and forcing out more paint. I agree , it is good to go both ways , the second direction with a dryer brush. So cover up what needs to be protected , have only a few inches of paint in your pail and go for it.
What the heck?!?!
That was the most straightforward, professional demonstration, explanation and presentation of information I’ve listened to in a while.
Bravo!
A Go-Pro on a paint brush...
Now I have seen everything ...
Great Idea...
"A Go-Pro on a paint brush..." nearly retrieved my Lunch 🤢 Great idea though.
John Cena dropping serious knowledge
Great video a true professional painter! Not many left. I spent 3 years as an apprentice under master union painter learning the skill before I was allowed to paint on my own. 50 years later I can still out cut any device on the market. Perfect straight lines every time not one drop on floor. But it takes years to be a Professional painter. I can see you are a professional. Thank you!
Thank you for the video! I tried cutting by hand for the first time since I was fed up with wasting time with tape. It went really well! Thanks again!
The man is a genius ! Not sure about his taste in music, but his painting skills are awesome. I learned a lot just off this one video.
He’s not a genius ffs ya dork it’s just painting it’s not even a trade
Here we go with the usual negative comments. This guy is only demonstrating the perfect finish. He never said that this is the quickest method, or that you had to do it his way. Backrolling your cut ins takes longer but it is the best result to ensure less visible brush marks. Some jobs this is necessary, some jobs not. Some people notice the difference, some people don’t. You’re entitled to have an opinion, but just because you have your own opinion doesn’t mean this guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
Iain Johnston and you really are stupid he said this the better faster way to do it listen to it professional not this guy
These videos always attract the so called experts that know better.
Which beggars the question. If they are that good and supposodly think they do know better. Then why are they wasting their time watching demo videos?
The mind boggles!
Retired and bored
I agree and im also a very good painter.
@invincibles 04 If you keep doing it, you'll get better. You aren't gonna paint like a pro by painting 4 rooms. Right?
Thanks a lot for the tips. I've tried this in the past but didn't realize how important it was to have a firmer tapered brush. Makes a big difference.
I wish I could treat yall to dinner. This vital tip alone is about to save me some serious coin. Clear, easy to follow directions. Thank you 💜
you are the first american who actualy does a good job at freehand cutting. 98% of all people do not have the natural talent and exp to do this the right way. you actualy do a good technical job!
Wow! Chris had some amazing tips and with the go pro was really able to show technique very well. Big help were tips on quality brushes and why they improve your painting. You can tell how steady his hand was with the detailed camera shots.....that is experience.
Great commentary as this guy explains painting in easy to understand terms. Big thumbs up.
I am not a pro painter. But, as a building manager I had to know a little something about most of the trades. Years ago a painter gave me a tip for cutting in: paint a brush stroke close to the edge you want, then cut in by floating the brush over that wet stroke, this time at holding a straight edge (not a straight-edge tool) line. The wet paint of your first stroke lubes the finish stroke (eliminates the pulling from a drywall or ceiling). You can get pretty fast this way, and accurate, too.
Joseph LaCerra b
Yup pretty much !!
Chris is awesome. I learned so much from him. Gave me the confidence i needed to start paint spraying and my work came out great. Thank you Chris
Thanks so much for sharing this information and the closeup footage was very helpful! My wife asked why I wasn't using tape and looked at me like I was going to screw up the project. Using these techniques has improved my painting skills immensely with much better results, faster too. Much appreciated!!!
Yep no need for tape anymore. Awesome
Cheers Chris, I didnt realise the type of brush made such a difference! Time to make a new investment
Love it. I’m no professional, but I’ve painted enough of my own houses and I implement the same techniques. But I only cut one way. I like to cut from right to left, never from left to right depending on my position. Like he said, start away from the edge and ease your way into the edge. Then go back and pick up paint left over from the start, and straighten your line out if you veered away. Steady even hand while holding your breath. ❤
I took an oil painting class like art on canvas, and same principle applies for finding good brush, sharp, tapered, stiff thin brushes are better quality and more precise. I never thought it would also apply to walls for some reason... maybe because I always see the typical flat thick brushes. They’re so hard to cut with, just tried today.
Thank you for the tips. Question, you mentioned using caulking and tape to make straight lines, could you make a video showing using caulk to make a straight line? Thanks in advance.
having the small roller in the same bucket for back rolling is a great idea
thank you
i use a small foam roller for blending in brush strokes
It helps to have a good eye, steady hand, and lots of experience. As a weekend DIYer, I’ll never achieve this guys level of talent. Thanks for the tips though.
That’s awesome. After I spent 40 minutes taping painter’s tape - the result was bleed through and my lines weren’t even straight. LOL.😂
I am not a professional painter but I am faced with painting my basement this weekend. In the last 20 years I have had alot of painting experiences and I gave up on tape and edging tools along time ago and just did cut ins by hand with a good brush. I watched this to see if there was a easier way.....Quality takes time and the paint job I'm covering up says I got a long weekend ahead.
Thank you! I'm terrible at making these nice lines...I've painted the whole room without finishing the top of the walls because I can't do it well, now I'm going to try your tips! Thanks so much, great video
Me too , but im still not the best painter but i had to do it
Excellent presentation and loved your diplomatic comment on the cut in tools.
Wow. thanks! Love the brush Go-Pro camera!
Best paint video I have seen on youtube. Helped me a lot.
Chris is the man. Taught me a lot.
Thanks for the tips on what kind of brush to use and how to use them for best results, GOD bless you guys for sharing your experiences to others.
I liked the video ... except the background music. Made it distracting to him talking.
Agreed.
For a minute there it sounded like the music in Splatoon, which I thought was funny and quite fitting.
The background music fire, go fys
Its not our fault you cant focus!
This was great. Clearly you actually care about how your finished product looks, unlike "professional" painters I've hired recently when I haven't have time to do it myself. Much appreciated.
Thank you so much. I can cut in but don't trust myself without tape. Now I can see what I had been missing-a good brush and better technique. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your useful tips about painting corners next time I'm gonna try by myself 👷
Wow, no wonder I've been screwing my paint jobs up all these years - I didn't know WTF I was doing. Thanks for the video as I learned a lot.
😂
Awesome video very informative awesome painter this vid was perfect for me ....dude is amazing and very helpful spot on
Brush cam. The innovations never cease.
Amazing! I can do that, but its inevitable! I will lose the patience at some point and hit the ceiling with the brush or start to sweat and lose my balance on the ladder .
New subscriber, enjoying the new tips and happy to know I have picked up some on my own through out the years. Patience and preparation is my claim to success! Us Bostonians lack that a lot of the time!
I'm about to do my living room over and I am taking on a big project. I love updating and home improvement and pretty good at new challenges!
Thanks for your help and my goal this time around is to not get paint in my hair!,
simple solution is to make the ceiling the same colour :)
Great Vid.
Question, what if the Color on the Ceiling and Walls are all white, do you still have to Roll? Thxs. 👍
Thank you, I had the others under my belt but the tips about going in the opposite way (not stretching the paint out was really Good) and will have a small roller on hand to feather out straight away. Have to do 4 rooms tomorrow so will definitely give it a go
Thank You for the video!
Love the collaboration with you and the Idaho Painter!
He's Good !
Great video! I'm remodeling my entire house all by myself and this will make it easy peasy. I appreciate your knowledge and technique. Have a wonderful day! I love painting but cutting in and edging walls not so much lol maybe this will help to change my mind 😊
Btw.. I hate those straight edging tools. I rather cut in with a slanted paintbrush. Much cleaner lines and much faster too! Great tips! Much appreciated!
THIS GUY IS A MANIAC OFF THE CHARTS AMAZING PAINTER!
Watching a true artist...thank you, that was very helpful
Truly a GREAT video: he talks about so many aspects of technique.
Chris...instead of clear caulking against tape I use that clear primer called Gaurdz...I usually don't tape but when I need to I brush clear Gaurds over the tape and corner..let it dry for 5 minutes then paint right over it..wait 5 minutes paint 2nd coat and then remove my tape...Works great...The Gaurds clear will keep the paint from seeping thru allowing for a crisp straight line.
I'm planning to paint my bedroom in the near future. This is good information.
Wow just phenomenal ❤️
I had to stop by and watch a video again so I can comment. these tips came in really handy when I painted the abandoned bomb shelter that I'm squatting.
I've been painting my house 1 room at a time, this video just upped my painting game! Thanks!!
Have you finished painting ?
Yes, thankfully. I hate painting
Awesome video. Professional Painter 👍👍👍 Love the music. 🎵🎵🎵
Great video, very helpful having the Go-Pro camera attached to the paint brush while painting.
At 7:15, you show an edging tool. I've used this above and onto baseboards. It's the place they are good for in my opinion. You still have to use a brush on tops of baseboards. I also have mechanic seat with rollers that I use to scoot along on when I'm brushing tops of the baseboards and at lower areas. It helps a tall person save his back from strain not having to lean over so much. I also tape a flat stick to extend my brush handle when I want to reach places my brush will otherwise miss. I'm just learning as I go. I was thrown into this area of work just to get the work done and I managed to do quite well with all those aids because the apartments are renting out successfully.
thanks for the tips...you make it look easy
Thank you Chris!!! This helps a lot!
Thank you for sharing your opinion and experience, and wisdom.
Great tips.
💛🧡❤🧡💛
Question: with clear caulk and tape, would you pull the tape and reapply it if doing, say, prime plus 2 coats? Or could you just let the coats dry and cut the paint with an x-acto before pulling the tape after the last coat?
Cheers from the UK buddy. Very handy to know!
I just finished a paint project in my house with a LOT of cutting in compared to a normal room, and got terrible results and came here looking for answers. Looks like I was doing it right with the exception of the brush. I've always cheaped out on brushes and have never had brushes that tapered out nicely like the one you showed. I'll have to try that exact brush (thanks for the link in the description) on my next project and see how it compares.
he's covering such a nice color for that trim... my fav combo
Thanks. This was very helpful. Off to fix all my messed up edges.
You guys are just good at it. 👍
Good Advice.... by the time my wife tapes her side. Im done. Getting the good brush is indeed key. Working with Ben Moore Even better. Great video!!! Thanks for all the tips here also!
Good video thanks.
This is the way I learned how to paint
Edges in Mexico.
More than 40 years ago.
No options,
Only straight brushes.
Good job!
Absolutely fabulous tute, and thanks much for sharing your professional tips! I'm fairly confident that this will make my project go more smoothly!
This is a great Video 😀 how do you load your roller in the bucket without getting too much paint on the roller? I would love to learn to do that
The trick is my dear, you dont use a bucket, you use tray , saturate your roller, than roll it out in tray. Your roller is now ready for action! Happy painting!
Ty for the brush info. Makes good sense.
Great video, I must get one of those angled babies, great video thanks both.
So ive been painting for a month or so. I start of brushing the edges with a brush which would leave a different finish from a roller. I then go over with a little roller so it blends into the final finish throughout the whole wall. This takes ages to do for a whole room. Is therr an easier way? Any equipment i can buy to make it easier? Thank you.
Thats great tip about brushes there are so many and for so many uses thanks
Me being a painter it looks so cool with the go pro on the end of the brush looking down the brush and seeing the cut in
Good video, think the guy came across really - obviously a very knowledgeable and experienced painter.
superb tips !
Looking to paint several rooms in my house soon. This will definitely help out. I'll be sure to start my free hand skills in a not so visible corner....Thanks for the tips!
bukfuda
bukfuda One thing I learned about DIY projects is as long as you have enough money to have a professional fix your mistakes, go for it!
The tips from the Idaho Painter videos are so darn helpful, it's stupid. My father was a lawyer, so when I purchased my house I knew how to do.....well, nothing around the house. Thank you for helping me tackle projects around my house with greater confidence. Very much appreciated. Do all tips from Idaho work in New Jersey?
You're obviously a pro at this; I've had to use the edging tool for my home painting because I'm not as steady-handed. I've had to trim the edging tool's pad to get close enough to my corners, though.
This is a GREAT Video...
Great Information...
... but the background (noise) music made
it hard to hear him talk, since there was echo
in the room... Please remove the music, so we
can HEAR this great video even better.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I have refurbished 24 RVs, travel trailers etc
over the last 30 years... I do the same thing... as
he does... Yeah... I am doing it right!!!
Happy... Happy... Happy...
Agree, hate the music, we don't need to fill every minute with a noise. Silence and talking are better.
Thanks. Good tech. I appreciate your work.
Great video brother you definitely know ur stuff! 👍
Good pointers. My husband and I are painters. Nice to see some videos.
Great tips, thank you.
I couldn't tell, but did Chris have a paint grid in his can? For the roller?
I tried the holding my breath trick. Next thing I remember is waking up on the floor!
Had to buy new carpet and pay a guy to repaint everything that got covered when I passed out.
Well that’s a lie
😂😂😂 soo funny
This was very helpful- thank you
You are right on the edger, I recently used it and I did not have perfect walls, it looks terrible. Will try the paint brush moving forward. I used an edger in the past and it did well, but had better walls to work with then.
Thanks to Lrn2diy and chris berry. Talented both of you.
Very helpful thank you! (Loved the background music too lol)
How would you do this with a dark grey colour without getting it on the white coving?
Nice videography! Tnx for sharing.
Excellent video !
How do you do straight cut-ins when there's no crown moulding to guide you? I had my home professionally painted and they caulked the straight edge and corners. I want to repaint myself but have textured walls.
awesome that was good info tjanks
How many weeks take you to cut the walls in that room?
Great video. Thanks.
Brilliant. Thanks So Much!
He is good! Awesome work!!!!!
Great Video!