Cut In Painting Tips

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great tips! I'm painting our entire house inside and out and this is the easiest method I've found. Thanks for sharing, you guys are great to watch!

[@robbynsmith7820]

Been painting my own homes for decades. Wish I’d had your instructions years ago! Never too late to learn more.

[@randalbundy8742]

Your Videos are a great source of tutorials for me. No matter how many years I have been painting, constant reviewing keeps me up to date and refreshed for the next job. Thanks a lot for the time you spend in sharing your knowledge, experience and skills.

[@tedeisner822]

25:30 that’s what I do too! As a newer painter it’s validating to know I’m using proper methods and thought process. It’s all about perspective…no one stands next to a wall and looks straight up ..they see the wall from a distance so the cut line on the ceiling ever so slightly looks better..and opposite in a vaulted area and random places..gotta keep your thinking cap on!

[@Idahopainter]

Yes you do🤙

[@kellimkelley]

I literally was going suggest the Wooster brush and then u said it. I tried the Purdy clear-cut and it was ok for me but I prefer the Wooster chinex... ♡ and I want to add that I was an ok painter before I started watching your videos. I have learned soooo much. I tell people about you all the time, so hopefully it has helped your channel. With all that said thank you for your videos and nothing you have said hasn't not worked. I just seen the hook with the brush hack and it's brilliant can't wait to try. Again thanks for the help, I currently am painting professionally now thanks to your help.

[@Idahopainter]

Wooster makes a few great brushes

[@ConorCL92]

Hello just wanted to say thank you for the videos! We are new home owners and neither one of us are super handy. I have been watching tons and tons of videos on how to paint, learning tons of new things, and I tend to favor your videos, especially as of late now that we have worked on a couple of rooms now. Tons of people try to sell the way they do things and the best or the easiest or so on. One big things I have seen is people keep saying "You dont need masking/tape just use the brush." You are so far the only person saying that just using the brush takes a lot of time for someone to learn how to do... and we have the paint marks to prove it (on the ceiling, my bad). So just wanted to say thank you for all the help you have been!

[@nnoy8]

You’re very thorough I had a comment and before I received an answer back from you it’s contained in the video that is still rolling! Seems you’ve anticipated all the questions that could possibly be answered and present them in a very professional and articulate Manor just an excellent serious man!!

[@rdepasquale1]

Great tips Chris, I tried your tip of holding my breath as I did my cut ins and it made a big difference. I’ve been painting for years and cut ins have always been a problem for me. Thank you both for sharing art in videos. It always fun learning new techniques. I really enjoy painting it’s very rewarding looking back at the end of your hard days work and see what you’ve accomplished.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing

[@mr.morris_8502]

Thank u for videos. After over a decade cooking for a living, I've finally decided I want to paint for a living. Some of my family does it. After helping my cousin for the past month, I have landed full time work and want to start my own painting business someday soon. My wife wants to do it too. Your videos have helped a lot. Much appreciated from North Florida!

[@ethanwasme4307]

hah! Similar story, heard similar more xD

[@painterlife8330]

Try the Wooster Ultra Pro Firm 3 inch. It keeps a nice tight edge. Also when you roll your walls, just push the edge of the roller into the corner. I normally use a 3/4 inch Wooster nap when I roll walls. Keep in mind that when you roll the corners with a 9 inch roller that it will leave swirl marks on opposite side of the corner. You will need to roll the other side of the corner up to the edge of the corner without touching the other wall to remove those marks. If there is any missed places you can use a brush and drag it down the middle of the corner to fill in those missed places. Also as far as hat banding or haloing goes, make sure you box all of your paint together before you paint. Make sure every gallon is mixed together very well or else your chance for a color difference between cut and roll is very high.

[@davidalva9219]

I like to use a 2 inch Wooster Pro Firm for door jams when I’m on the job

[@talonmclaren4948]

Yup, I use those exact brushes, I use 1/2 in though, I didn't care for the stipple pattern on the 3/4. Always box your paint, and we screen all too. Thank you for your time.

[@timstephenson8752]

You guy's make it look so simple, has helped me tremendous. I've learned alot, not a pro by far, but have evolved to a better home owner painter. Will watching all I can and reverting back if I feel I'm stumped. 👍🏻😂

[@tonytaylor4318]

Great videos on painting. I've been painting for 30 plus years and still learned a few things. We all paint our on way but basically the same end result. I use a 3 in block brush it holds a lot of paint. Love the 2 gallon bucket! I use small trash can bags as a liner. Once you get it down and taped it makes easy clean up. We use 18in rollers for everything. Don't think I have a 9in frame on my van. Love the hacks with the 3m masker. Keep up the good videos.

[@satre420]

As a 25+ year painter, I love the Whizz Wedge brush for cut ins.

[@nancyorkeithm1518]

You have made the sloppiest painter and worst cut in woman in the world into a solid no tape no halo diy painter! Thank u so much! ❤️ from Indiana

[@HBTwoodworking]

Thanks, Chris! I ran a painting company for a few years. I have heard it said, "Any idiot can paint." I quickly learned there is a difference between a laborer and a skilled painter. Thank you again for sharing the tips and tricks used by a skilled professional painter. Fact is...as you aptly point out...it takes years to gain the skills you are sharing. Keep up the great work!

[@CARLIN4737]

Anyone can paint like anyone can play football but there not professional footballers are they. I can ride a bike but im not going to the olympics anytime soon? will stick to being a pro painter. Ive been making a living from it as a Painter and Decorator for 30 years.

[@nnoy8]

By the way, you guys are definitely the best and most informative on the Internet. Thank you!!!!!

[@danieladkins7340]

Chris you are the world's best painter alive today. Thank you sir.

[@nonmihiseddeo4181]

I actually used an eyelining brush to get the very thin line between the ceiling and wall, then I used the roller. It worked.

[@stanostano600]

What did you paint. The borrowers house.

[@CARLIN4737]

Behave yourself. What was you painting? A wendy house? Behave.

[@smoothe4216]

That last 10 minutes of video was really awesome with camera angles on brush cutting in. I graduated after years of watching your videos to Rembrandt 6420 and/or Corona Cortez

[@MasterpieceRenovation]

Thank you SO much for sharing all your priceless experience with us! You sir are the 🐐❤

[@aceiscool11]

Thank you

[@AjGalloway95]

You’re the best I swear. I’ve learned from so many people and professionals alike. Yet you blow my mind with the simple force multipliers

[@Cris-ss8tb]

Check out xc painter he's good too

[@a.s.2457]

Burlap to Casimir "Store Up, Treasures in Heaven" Way to go Christy, keepin' it real! And as usual, great tips too. God Bless, A. S.

[@IamJesusboy-o5w]

@@a.s.2457 I loved that also, Matthew 6:19-21. Thanks for the tips !

[@gpicks7942]

Seriously this is great! Look back each time I paint working on daughters condo now. Big thank you..

[@Idahopainter]

Happy to help!

[@sugstrummama]

Thanks for all of your awesome tips. Watching your videos has made my PaintLife easier!

[@RobertLonzo]

Thank you so much guys. This video saved me from making a mess.

[@robertlysak1231]

I enjoy watching the master at work. When I need to paint I each his video

[@age_of_reason]

My favorite brush was a Wooster Jaguar 3" square cut. Held a ton of paint, allowed me to cut 6 feet with one dip.

[@Idahopainter]

Nice

[@dickbond3836]

I second to all of the praises and grateful comments regarding this video and what it has to offer. Excellent job. 😀 watched it with a couple of mates and all three of us mentioned the very same thing as a kind of distraction that made it a tiny bit more effortful to focus onto the job being done that was/is both handsome presenters are super-cute, even better looking whilst on the ladder... 😇😊

[@anonymous175]

Thanks for the tips You're channel has great content

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help Anon

[@nancyorkeithm1518]

Ahhh 😌 life changing. I have done 3/4 of my house incl a huge stairwell- (never again) 5 ft 5 in with a bucket. Watch out! The bucket with roller after cut in is KEY along with the cut in method. 🤯 Thank you!

[@Joetime90]

People really take painters and drywallers for granted. I enjoy doing it as a DIYer but it's exhausting.

[@roamingrambler8940]

dude at 12 min is a regular Bob Ross I like the calmness great job bud! thats how you teach and paint

[@roamingrambler8940]

let's see if I make the whole video

[@jake41729]

Proforms are all i use, soft bristle and make an amazing cut line with light brush stroke texture

[@adriankennedy2492]

I like the wing man addition. I can't lie. It helps in affirmingyour points, even if he does it different, and it let's people know there's always more than one way to do it, "painters style". Big fan of the channel, thanks for the info from a small painting company in KC!!

[@anunnakimenagerie]

I rinse off new rollers under water before using them to get rid of the loose fuzzies. I also rinse and shake off brushes and rollers, so that they are just slightly damp, before starting.

[@orbitalforest]

Same here.👍

[@CARLIN4737]

Its awesome work and a great video. Well done fellas.

[@clausgiloi6036]

I'm what you might call a serious DIY painter. I've been looking to learn from the pros and It's really helping! I've been finding a Wooster chinex has been working best for Benjamin Moore Aura on my exterior.

[@jeepredboyrascallivefaceyo92]

GREAT VIDEO BRO YOU HELP ME SO MUCH WITH LEARNING SO I CAN USE THIS INFO AT MY JOB

[@brandonbdl]

Rolling before cutting Is the first rookie mistake Most will make. And that's how you film a cutting in video. Nice

[@briankillian5248]

Thanks guys. You really explained it nicely. Greetings from your neighbor in Salt Lake City.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for watching!

[@frehcrocz7523]

Cutting from right to left like an insane person lol. I'm just kidding brother to each his own. I really enjoy your videos, I've learned alot so thank you.

[@superdadedm4272]

You make me realize I’ve got a lot to learn thanks my guy!

[@Idahopainter]

Any time!

[@jimfausset8122]

Just watched one of your videos 1st time Was never taught. Thrown into fire learned on my own. I paint similar to you Do not use roller grid in bucke.t use one gallon bucket Like 2" brushes and roll everything I think I have rolled around the world 3 or 4 times I love that thing. Did not know about different brushes I need to check into sure and Williams blue and red brush what did you really think about that. Have troubles on knock down Orange peel goes pretty good but get lots of bubbles even going both ways I always do. Have troubles on knock down Orange peel goes pretty good but get lots of bubbles even going both ways I always do that With brush. 1st started painting cut in ceiling lineIs. Lead rolled walls wall dried you could see 2 different colors paint. Took quite a while before I learned about roller. Use bucket brush roller to cut in everything. Glad to know I taught myself the right way and you just confirmed thank you. Need to watch rolling And more spraying don't know if do either one correct or not. I kind of fake everything masking is my preference hate to spray OK to roll like to brush like masking best. Into retirement years now And toThumbs hurt shoulders hurt neck hurts lower back hurts. Still working And love every inch that I get to paint And love every inch that I get to paint. Again thanks for your videos just need to watch. Again thanks for your videos just need to watch more. One question I don't think I live in your state I have not Bid on new construction home in years usually All redo New construction how much do you charge per foot. Just bid on New construction home paint prime Just labor 20000 Sounds kind of expensive but boy will I make good money Thanks for everything I'll check out more videos

[@Idahopainter]

I have several videos on pricing

[@alexfrederick9019]

Pro tips, always use a bucket and screen vs a roller tray when you have a choice, always box your paint, always screen your paint, use a pole any time you can vs a ladder, and keep a wet rag, a sponge, and a bucket of water on every paint job. For cutting in, I like to use a few strong magnets, so I can just stick the brush on the can, up out of the paint. I glue the magnets to the bucket when I have to use plastic. Neodymium magnets on the outside of the bucket will hold a brush on the inside of the bucket. If you don't have a grid, you're playing around, but you can stick a wire across from the one side of the handle to the other, and that you can use to chase the paint off the brush, but some people just tease it off on the edge of the can. When you are painting, KEEP THINGS CLEAN! like surgically clean. Always mask the floor when you're painting as well. If you're going to do a professional job, you need to be using cardboard up against the floor trim, or tape and paper the edges, or both, but then cover it with a drop cloth or plastic.

[@Likadees]

I needed this tutoring so bad! Thanks for the upload! Cheers.

[@mainman7712]

Good job as always man...only way I cut in myself...brush and small roller....doing it same way for years...beautiful finish 👌

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks

[@raybrown1954]

Eye/hand coordination: I have had some success carefully training my vision ahead of the tip of the brush as I move along. This is something like a welder working the leading edge of the weld puddle, not watching the arc. It takes some effort. Switching to the stiffer Purdy Clearcut brush also made a significant improvement with my heavy Sherwin Williams SuperPaint. My cut ins have gone from bad to not so bad as I envision from the ladder the cut in advice from Chris and John, and adjust. Repeating the same errors is not helpful. I have a total of about 100' of DIY ceiling cut in experience, at the bottom rung on the learning ladder. Thank you all for you good advice. The lines are getting better. 1000' to go.

[@contentforcoachesandconsul8196]

Love the trim cut-in and back-rolling procedure! Makes total sense. Typically, in a climate controlled home, how long of a working time do I typically have to roll the walls and still have wet cut-in paint to overlap? Some of my walls are large, and I'll definitely need to do only one wall at a time. I'm using a high-quality paint, applied generously, as you demonstrate in your videos.

[@wildonezhnrqz5087]

You could do your walls in sections if you roll while "lifting off" where your splitting the wall. I would cut the top and maybe even cut twice then roll the top section (atleast 6-8 feet) then cut at the bottom and roll from the middle down and coming up you feather into your upper section thats been rolled. Lifting off means when you reach your upper section picture a plane taking off. Let your roller roll then slowly lift off at the end of your roll. ( this method works best when painting with flat finish)

[@juancruz8428]

you're awesome, helping me get to the next level 😎

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for watching and sharing🤙

[@davidalva9219]

I like to use a 2.5 inch Wooster Silvertip Angle Sash brush

[@johnyork5138]

Yep, I do It too. Not all the time but sometimes I do it. Just depends.

[@Jess96722]

I use that exact same cut in set up with the 3 inch chinex slash and its amazing. Awesome video btw (: !

[@gianthills]

Chinex is for exterior jobs.

[@lenell86]

Would be great if we could get a zoom in on your cuts. Sometimes it hits the ceiling and sometimes too much white shows, i cant seem to get a good line!

[@indecenthaze8109]

Nice instructions.. I tried cutting in with a duster several times and it works.. I think painting is not for everybody

[@metal1mark73]

This man is the Scotty Kilmer of house painting a true master!

[@jeffreyhoward3507]

Have you ever tried a Wooster Gold Edge brush. Makes cutting in walls a breeze.Wooster no longer makes the Polar Bear roller cover which I thought was awesome for me. They have a cover called “Cirrus”that holds a lot of paint, is easy to work with and washes out easily. If kept clean can be used dozens of times!! The 1/2 inch is great for rolling walls with very minimal spray coming off roller.

[@realpatriot5896]

I do my cut in's like John. I use a 2" Purdy XL medium stiff Nylon/Polyester brush. Love that brush it's my favorite brush overall.

[@CARLIN4737]

3 inch. You should be using a 3 inch brush cutting in especially ceilings.

[@nnoy8]

So I get the microfiber and the reason for using this particular type of sleeve however, this corner roller with a half-inch nap aren’t you typically using on a flat wall three eights

[@nnoy8]

Do you roll the wall once and then do your cut ends with the back roll at your cut and then go back and do the second coat on the wall and then a second coat on your cut ends with a back roll?

[@NinaWestley]

Back rolling!! Confirmed what I was thinking - thank you!!

[@anthonycardoza6905]

I'm always looking for new ways to paint and save time, But an angle brush does work well but I found 4" straight brush to work better. and I'm talking never having to use tape before cutting in. not to mention I cut in left or right handed.

[@wildonezhnrqz5087]

The straight edge brush i feel cuts better in the right hands. Using an angle brush sometimes only can cut so far do to the paint being focused on the edge when you cut. Depending on your wall texture you can use different size brushes to give you more paint and length of cut. Cutting in with a 3 inch brush really gets some paint going and learning to "move paint" or letting the "brush glide" will get you more productive

[@josephedgar7134]

Hey chris ive learned alot from you.I was wondering if because i dont sand on houses and charge so cheap because thats the way iget these jobs if youve ever not sanded?

[@dianepriddy6177]

I love your tips! I have a question, I am the only one that paints so, when I do a corner how can I not get the other wall corner wet until I get the wall trimmed? Thank you

[@drewcama5481]

I like the scoring ceiling edge technique that makes sense ill try that. Also I probably should do the back role more. But I'd hold on that until the second coat because I'll see if it's a problem after the first coat. Don't hold your breath! Relax and breath, If you hold your breath you tense up. Like in the marshal arts breath out as you stroke. Also I'm right handed so I do ceilings counter clockwise and base boards in a clock wise direction. Each to his own I suppose, but I hold the brush the same way as I hold a pencil and like sawing a strait line you point your index finger and you draw a strait line leading with your index finger. many of the techniques in painting, plastering carpentry are all the same. In knowing one thing know 10 thousand. A good technique works for many applications. Breath, relax, extend. That goose neck cut in, not for beginners because. If you hit the wood your going to have to clean it off really fast before it soaks in to the wood and your going to have to move the furniture any ways, so move it first and paint it in normal. Looking for a new skilled painter, hire an artist. They are detail orientated and they can draw a straight line. You want to hire a hard worker, hire a bicycle courier. Both of these. people need money. The artist is poor the courier is fed up working like a dog for next to no money. In both cases watch out for the pot heads.

[@DAMON409]

Artists don't paint well because cutting isn't drawing. Cutting is allowing your brush bristles to conform to the anatomy of the wall. straightness of your line is dependent on the wall.

[@mikehunt3592]

Ive been painting for about 12 years, I"ve never seen anybody backroll their cut with a weenie roller like that...Ive never had a problem with seeing brush strokes as long as the roll gets close enough to the cut. Is there any other reason in particular you do that? Seems like to me its another step and a time waster, just curious....

[@silasobwamu4884]

I'm watching you from Kenya please repeat the video of how apply suedes

[@nnoy8]

And do you use this method just on rough wall surfaces?

[@ritaholmes6962]

Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I've never been good at painting, but I need to paint my small bathroom.

[@ritaholmes6962]

Will the clear caulking help the ceiling to keep from leaking?

[@ritaholmes6962]

I'm painting a mobile home

[@rufocisneros3938]

@@ritaholmes6962Shake your brush before you do the cut it. The caulking or your 5-1 is to do your line straight.

[@debiclemans3539]

Do you cut in first or paint the wall first?

[@wildonezhnrqz5087]

Always cut in before rolling is sort of a golden rule to have the most uniform finish. If you have alot to cut and want to get ahead you can roll first but it also depends on colors. If your painting with lighter colors than your walls a quick primer coat on the walls will allow you to coat the walls without using as much paint. Cutting in on the first coat normally is a lighter coat so when you cut in after your first coat you'll be able to tell how many coats you need to cover the existing paint. 2 coats is always a standard.

[@troyknighten9456]

Do you have a video where you discuss haloing and what causes it. How to eliminate it from happening?

[@armbadmin]

Bigger the brush easier it is , some acrylic can do with a bit of water specially if going over a flat Matt or dry wall . An do 1 wall at a time specially if it’s warm or you might get “window frames. Purdy I use as a dusting brush their monarch range are better . Blue for oil orange for emulsions

[@papichulo3430]

Great video! How can I keep my brush from getting gucked up after a few hours of painting? Paint always gets on brush all the way up to metal piece..I hate it.

[@dustinfloy9086]

I've always just ran some tape around the metal up to the edge of the bristles and wrap it down a bit towards the handle. Then when my days over I unwrap it and the handles clean.

[@tonyfauci9963]

I remember you saying in another that you don’t let the caulking dry for the calked tape technique but in this video you said you need to let the caulking dry? Is this because you caulked without tape here ?

[@UziOptions]

yes-that is why

[@alexfrederick9019]

19:20 I can see homeowners chopping clean through the sheetrock tape lol. Be gentle folks. You do not want to cut the tape. Just lightly score it, and don't use a razor knife or a sharpened 5 in 1. It needs to be relatively dull.

[@loganpham4461]

This is gold Boss!!!

[@tiuma85]

It's 3 inch purdy clearcut?

[@larryaldama1673]

Good video.. thanks Chris 🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏽

[@catherineeklund7948]

Do you recommend wetting brush first?

[@papagrizzly7152]

Here's a pro tip.. Screw a small pot hook in the side of your brush so you can hang it on the inside of your bucket instead of holding an all day. Makes life easier when climbing letters

[@rickcain9408]

Just cut the plastic off the strip on a 5 and tape it to the brush

[@alexfrederick9019]

Most homeowners would be well served to bite the bullet and buy an accubrush cut in tool. Even as a remodeler I use them on small jobs. Call it cheating, but I don't have to worry or go slow. I can cut by hand without tape, but that accubrush tool works great. I don't need a ladder to hit the cut in on ceilings, just to finish the corners out. On long runs, I use a pole and send it. On bigger paint jobs I'm going to use a power feed roller inside, unless it's a new build, then spray all day, and roll the walls down.

[@deroyale]

What paint texture/color dictates which brush you choose?

[@TheRebuilt1]

LOL, i dont know why i thought of Office Space when you noted not to hold your breath and fall off the ladder.

[@dirtysouthfishing3674]

Chris, I've not been able to find a 3in Montauk angle brush or a cardboard shield holder anywhere. Do you sale them in your store?

[@chriscreiger2290]

Yes he does

[@Idahopainter]

We do.

[@joeyvee4573]

Best brushes for me: Purdy Clearcut Glide Or Purdy ProMaster Brush (the blue bristle ones)

[@deivimarcastro2542]

Thank you Man for instruction about the Tips 😀

[@dmitry070]

The video is long (1h30m) b/c it's a collection of previous videos (though video quality seems worse then in separate videos) To view the videos separately watch his playlist "Cut In Like A Pro" kzbin.info/aero/PLi9YvN608CdF9eD-fv6cdhilm7OaDoV_V

[@mikegrochowski2579]

Do you paint the walls first or do you cut in? .

[@matthewmezgersr]

Thanks for your tips. If I lived in Idaho I'd hire you.

[@Piccolacleudia10]

Thanks a lot for the explanation!!

[@JamesSimon-k4o]

I really do like painting

[@Idahopainter]

Not me

[@JG3G1]

Do most walls where you work have texture or are they smooth like where I work.

[@thestus2772]

Check out applicators for applying masking materials to surfaces. It's a patented tool. Essentially it's a line fabricator or an auto Masker. Coming to market very soon hopefully. I'd like to send you one and see what you think. There's a really short KZbin video showing it. Search it ...thanks for all the tips

[@dianafrances6880]

Very helpful, thank you

[@nnoy8]

Also, when I watch a video and then add a comment, how do I refer back to retrieve the answer to my questions?

[@imthoisc4475]

My problem is knowing where the wall ends and the ceiling begins. Should I cut in the Wall at the right angle or the ceiling?

[@Idahopainter]

Ceiling

[@wharrison7131]

You cover “orange peal” texture but if the walls are smooth do you use a shorter nap roller than 3/8”? Also in some videos you say the Purdy angled sash brush is best for cutting in and other videos you say the Montauk brush is best. Neither is very expensive but is there a difference in performance?

[@wildonezhnrqz5087]

All about the hands holding it. Use a brush thats comfortable for you and one that carries paint. Paint clean and fast and keep your brush clean. Purdys are great or coronas. 2-3 inches for walls. Any smaller would have to be for trim of certain sizes

[@nnoy8]

I’m just wondering I know you’re focusing on cuts today, but I’m wondering about the process of painting a wall and the cuts on that wall. If that makes sense.

[@ibanezrg470]

Never really used a cut in brush much ,i've no problems taking the likes of a monarch elite brush and shape it myself for cutting into a tight corner.

[@robarinc.2859]

Hey you ever use the Picasso brushes? If so what are your thoughts?

[@wildonezhnrqz5087]

I think their great brushes. Stiff and carry good amounts of paint.

[@robertfusselman8108]

Where do I find the makes of brushes you use? I'm looking for the link but cant find it? Ty Chris!