High Wall Cut-ins
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How to paint a colored accent wall. Home Improvement painting tips.
What happens here
The painter begins by addressing the challenge of painting high walls. He uses an extendable ladder to reach the upper sections near the ceiling. With a 2.5-inch angled sash brush, specifically a Purdy XL Glide, he carefully 'cuts in' along the ceiling line, applying the accent paint. This precise brushwork is essential for creating a sharp edge where the wall meets the ceiling.
Goal: Cut in the top edge of the accent wall near the ceiling.
Tools and materials
- 3M Non-Slip Drop Cloth 3M — Protecting floors and providing a stable surface for the ladder
- Angled Sash Brush Purdy XL Glide — Precisely painting edges ('cutting in')
- Extendable Ladder Extend-climb ladder — Reaching high sections of the wall
- Paint Bucket — Holding paint for the brush
- Accent Wall Paint — Applying to the wall