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Cutting In (Brushwork)

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May 14, 2024

What happens here

After rolling the main wall areas, use a paintbrush to 'cut in' along all edges, such as where the walls meet the ceiling, around door frames, and window trim. This requires a steady hand and careful precision to create crisp, straight lines where the wall color meets other surfaces. The painter is seen cutting in with a brush around a door frame, along the ceiling line, and around a window.

Goal: Create clean, sharp paint lines along edges and trim.

Tools and materials

  • Ladder — Reaching high areas for cutting in along the ceiling
  • Paint Bucket with Handle — Holding a small amount of paint while working with a brush
  • Paintbrush — Precisely painting edges, corners, and around trim
  • Wall Paint — Precisely painting edges and corners