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Roll Over the Wet Cut-in

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What happens here

Immediately after completing the brush cut-in for a section, and while the paint is still wet, use a paint roller, preferably on an extension pole, to roll over the cut-in area. Ensure the roller gets as close as possible to the taped edge without touching the tape directly. This technique blends the brushed paint with the rolled texture, maintaining a "wet edge" to avoid visible lines or "halo-ing" that can occur if the cut-in paint dries before the rolling is applied. The video emphasizes not doing a full wall but rather working in smaller sections to keep the paint wet.

Goal: Blend the brushed cut-in with the main rolled paint for a seamless finish.

Tools and materials

  • Paint Roller Extension PoleExtending reach and applying even pressure for rolling
  • Paint RollerApplying paint over the cut-in area and blending it
  • PaintBeing applied and blended with the cut-in

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I'll take roll this and then I'll pull it while it's wet. I always pull my tape when the paint is wet. So, I'm just cruising right along. So, this is wet. I need to go wet on wet. Keep a wet edge so I don't get haloing. So now I'm going to take quickly roll this over my cut in. Get close. This will eliminate haloing. If you get really close down there, it's important you practice this. on accent walls. So now I'm going to get my rolling done as close as I can.

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