Double-Pass Cut-in & Blend with Roller
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How to Cut In PERFECT Ceiling Lines | Straight, Clean, and Professional Results with a Brush
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For textured walls (e.g., orange peel or knockdown), applying two coats during cut-ins is vital to ensure full coverage and correct any missed spots or waviness from the first pass. After cutting in the first time, allow it to slightly dry (or just go over it again if the paint is still wet and workable) then make a second pass to fill in any valleys or imperfections. Immediately following the second brush pass, use a small 4-inch roller, like a Purdy Jumbo Mini Roller, to back-roll over the fresh cut line. This blends the brush stroke texture with the wall's texture, creating a uniform finish that won't show a difference when the main wall is rolled.
Goal: Achieve full coverage and consistent texture on cut lines on textured surfaces.
Tools and materials
- 4-inch Mini Roller
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