This article is going to show you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The 4 ways to keep paint off the ceiling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to paint a straight line between the wall and the ceiling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to remove accidental paint marks from previous attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
4 Ways to Keep Paint off the Ceiling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Painter’s Tape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Painter’s tape is an effective and consistent way of painting straight lines and preventing painting over to the ceiling. Once you are finished, the painter’s tape adhesive will come away without pulling off chunks of paint with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common type of painter’s tape<\/a><\/strong> is blue, but it does come in other colors. The tape is one use only, but it is by far the easiest way to cut in when painting. Do not use masking tape as this becomes a major chore to remove without doing damage to the surface you stuck it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Edger’s Brush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Edger’s brushes<\/a><\/strong><\/u> can be a fast way of cutting in without having to spend extra time masking off the ceiling line. The brush uses a plastic guard to prevent the brush from touching the ceiling or wall edge. The most useful point of these brushes is that they will follow the edge of the ceiling regardless of shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The guide is adjustable and makes a considerable difference to the speed at which you can finish the edges. This brush also works well on door edges, around window frames, and down at the baseboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Angled Paintbrush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For those with a steady arm, angled paint brushes
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<\/a><\/strong><\/u> are another great solution to getting in close to the edges of a ceiling. The brush hairs are trimmed to allow the brush to hold and distribute paint as if they were straight cut. These types of brushes take a little more skill to use, but the results can be more dramatic, bolder, and cleaner than using an edger’s brush or painter’s tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Pad Edge Brush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pads
<\/a><\/strong><\/u> can be effective if you are painting a smooth surface, such as plasterboard, though not on textured surfaces. Since the pads can hold a fair amount of paint, you can get a consistent and accurate line along the edges of your ceiling. The pads will also prevent texturing, which you tend to get from rollers and paintbrushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n