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Cut-in Countertop/Shelf Edges

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Want cleaner paint lines? Start by improving your cutting-in technique. 💯 #PaintingHack #DIYTips

What happens here

Paint the horizontal edges where a wall meets a fixed surface like a countertop or shelf. This requires a steady hand and often working from a crouched position. Use the angled sash brush to create a straight line, keeping the paint off the adjacent surface.

Goal: Create clean paint lines above fixed horizontal surfaces.

Tools and materials

  • Angled Sash BrushApplying paint precisely along countertop/shelf edges
  • Paint Pot / BucketHolding paint
  • Work Gloves XIFlexProtecting hands and enhancing grip
  • Wall PaintColoring the walls