Perfect Ceiling Cut Ins. Painting A Straight Line On A Wall. How to cut in paint edges.
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- Cutting in Painting tips. Painting a straight ceiling line just like a professional painter. Simple tips to paint cut-ins along a ceiling or wall. Painting a straight like takes practice but these tips will make your cutins clean and crisps now. How to cut in walls or how to cut in edges. How to cut in paint.
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I'm a professional painter for over 20 years and this guy is a good teacher because he takes his time to explain ..great video
@Wayne Walker but funny
damn 20 years and you still need to watch a tutorial on youtube
@@Jacob-zv7xw smarter people are always looking to learn new things regardless of experience.
Great tip on holding your breath when you're cutting
"I'm a professional painter for over 20 years" 🤥
I'm sure😂
Sir, you are indeed the Bob Ross of wall painting. I’ve been watching your videos for the past hour or so, learning new techniques and being grateful for the wealth of information and experience you shared here. Thank you!
You are welcome! Thank you for watching, glad you find the videos helpful!
I am also a paining contractor and spend a lot of time training new guys and gals how to cut in ceilings. I do use the tips you suggested as well as another mental trick. I tell them to repeat in their head the word "downhill" while cutting the line. Believe it or not it does work in keeping them from bumping the ceiling. Try it, it doesn't cost anything.
Chris, you are the Iron Man of painting. I've done painting in the past (as a homeowner) and had below to average results. I've studied dozens of your videos and appreciate all the knowledge you have provided. unfortunately, I didn't find your channel in time to purchase equipment you recommended, but I was able to use your techniques with great results. A loyal fan.
Recommending a stiffer brush was a game changer. Thank you so much for your help!!!
Been decorating for 24 years this bloke is a artist ! Respect to you sir !
Thank you for watching and sharing🤙
I always learn something watching your videos. I had never heard someone explain the correlation between stiffness of brush and consistency of paint, and what to keep in mind when choosing a brush.
Good to watch the Idaho guy,keeps it simple yet effective, and i will most certainly watch more of his videos.
Only been painting interior for 10 months and have a very clean ceiling/baseboard cut-in. Just takes focus and the right mentoring
Hey Chris, best of your videos on cutting in. I am a homeowner and have painted a lot of stuff in my many years and figured some of this out on my own, but you put it all in one great video. I hold my breath too...! I hate taping and it takes so much extra time as well, best to take your time on cut in's and you actually save time and frustration. And you are right on in using the right brush, that I have not always done so will pay attention next time. Thanks from all of us home owners out here!
hey man i painted my childs room yesterday after seeing your video and it really seems like a profesional painter came and did it for me :P... many thanx for this video you really helped me .
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. (Note to left-handed folks like me- you may need to work in an opposite direction for good control)
I’ve been painting for 15 years and love this channel! Awesome!!
It takes time , patience, and practice. After a few walls you start getting faster and then its no problem,. Your video sure helped me , thank you !!
Wow - all your tips worked amazingly well! I cut-in like never before. Amazing simple tips worked like magic! I liked how the not breathing tied in with going fast. I had to go fast so I could take another breath!! Great stuff - and thank you!
Glad it helped!
GREAT TIPS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT THE SLOWER THE BETTER... BUT I GUESS YOU'RE RIGHT... FAST, QUICK MOTIONS MAKE FR STRAIGHTER LINES. THANKS!!!
Thank you! I have never heard about using a stiffer brush for thicker paint to make cutting in easier. Your explanation is brilliant!
Painting a couple of bedrooms and all done except cut-in. I was not looking forward to cut-in but now heading out to purchase a Purdy brush and give your instructions a try. Thank's Much!
Hope it turns out well, thanks for watching!
Pretty sure the more I watch your videos I'm going to go ahead and do what I have always wanted to do.. Start my own company... I've been painting since 02... Your an inspiration!
Cut ins are my arch nemesis. Thanks for the tips! I may finally be brave enough to attempt my bedroom again
I have to say that I think your videos are top class. I have picked up so many tips from you. THANK YOU. I know it takes time to make videos like this and the fact that you offer and share all your videos FREE is really amazing. Again thanks for taking the time to share these with the world.
I used the techniques shown in your videos and the job came out perfect. Didn't have to use any blue tape. Thanks!
old midwest painter here , your right, running that cut dint breath and leave the brush do the work,very good video,
Thanks for making these cut-in and painting videos. You get straight to the point without any BS and that helps so much when you're under the pressure of a diy project.
Thee was a long introduction. Did you skip that ?
Thanks Again, You are one of the most educated painters on You Tube... I used the thicker brush, stiffer one and it made a big difference, it makes sense... Thank You😉😆👍
I just don't like the way you paint it seems like you don't have much experience I don't have to experience you have but I sure can could in that room faster than you and roll it all I'd have to do jump on my steroids cut in all the tops jump down cut in the bottom and start rolling if you need some tips let me know I'm willing to show you LOL
Good video. I am a self-taught DIY painter for my own homes. I actually like to wiggle the brush back and forth as I cut in as opposed to pulling straight across between the ceiling and wall. I find it eliminates paint drips from getting too much up in the corner.
Hi mate , I just wanted to thank you man I saw like 2 hrs of your videos yesterday and today I did my last coat like a PRO really thanks so much no more traces, and I cut like a pro just with a regular brush but I already order your brush !! Thanks so much again !!!
Thanks to this video I've bought Purdy 2.5 inch brush a year ago and I can definitely suggest to everyone...First few jobs were a bit struggle but I get my way then. Now I'm starting using Wagner sprayer which is another great experience... But thanks to Idaho Painter I know everything I need! Thanks buddy :-)
You are welcome, thank you for supporting David!
I just paint around my house, but like everything I do, I research it for hours on youtube before hand. I have to say that you have the best, most practical, and confidence inspiring painting videos! You have helped me out as I am moving from one room to the next doing paint and floors. One thing that kind of makes me chuckle when I watch your videos is your emphasis on accentuating the last syllable in many of your words. Not picking on you by any means, I just picture I am listening to an intelligent Northern version of Forrest Gump lol. Once again, I stress that I am not in any way making fun of you, it is just rare to hear stress on last syllables lol. Keep up the good videos so us amateurs have resources to do the job right!
Great advice that I haven't found elsewhere. I have never painted before but feel I can with this and another video of yours. Great tip not to paint out of the pail!!
Awesome video. I still remember the ONE negative comment I received from a (completely unrelated) speech I made several years ago. Will watch for more tips!
I found your video after googling "cut'in paint" Subscribed! Great video thanks!
if you're a pro you will understand the holding breath. its literally a meditation to get tape like lines. Excellent work 👏
Once again, a professional making something that isn't easy, look easy. An excellent video and some good tips for us mere amateurs.
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I was watching your videos to see if there were some things that I could do better as I have painted a lot mostly my own properties and I have stained 100's of fences for profit here in Dallas for others. Great videos. You are very professional and knowledgeable.
Zowiee, over a MILLION views! I know you went to a three inch brush, so I tried that and it works better. A larger brush, which is heavier, and for me is easier to control and not as squirmy. I use a Purdy Clear Cut and usually use Benjamin Moore paints. I also use a head lamp so I can see very clearly into the corner. I just makes it easier for me. I am not a professional, but for some reason I do a lot of painting and show others how to paint. Thanks again Chris.
And u thought I was the only one that held my breath when I'm cutting in. Thanks buddy
Now for trim/baseboards. :) I can use all the tips I can get. My cut-ins look fantastic!!! Thanks sweet thing. ;)
Great tip. Never would have thought of stiff brush. It works great. Tried it today on our thicker Valsper paint. Thanks
Lol don't take wrong I enjoyed the video and would hire you in a flash. I am a speed painter and sprayer and the 15 year was an underestimate more like 20 yrs plus. I was going to post my techniques some are the same as you. I use wooster silver tip and the firm linebeck brushes depending of the base of paint I'm using. keep up the great work in keeping people happy with quality and pride in workmanship. paint on my friend
Props on the video
Very informative on types of brushes vs paints
Knowledge is key to producing a great job with anything!!
Thanks brother and keep on keeping on with it!!
I appreciate that!
I appreciate that!
Being right handed and cutting in I always go around the room counter clock wise so to always go back into what I just painted. A left handed person would move clock wise. Saves a little time.
Good Skills! My father taught me to paint and I was never allowed to use masking tape. He also made me learn to cut in either right or left handed.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Good tips, I found that the right brush and not going too slow are important by trial and error. Wish I had found your channel sooner (which I found from HGMM), I just finished painting the last room in our house. I'll save it for next time:)
Excellent video. They're some people even God can't please. Disregard the foolish thumbs down. Thanks for the video, it's adds to the many things I can now do better thanks to people like you on TH-cam.
***** Done. I can't believe I actually forgot that.. lol :)
Thank you so much you tips and tricks you have help me so much no family to help out and actually I love to paint I did pretty good 1900 Square foot houses by my self but it was well worth it just need to do the doors and trim now wish me luck
Nothing like watching a pro. Awesome Chris!
Thank you!
You worked really hard on that video and please ignore the Morons that can't appreciate the awesome helpful tips you shared with Us - thumbs up.
Journeyman Everybody is complimenting, thanking and praising him for his work and for the video. You are the only one bitching!
Back rolling - brilliant - this is why every time I paint a room its horrible! Thanks for your time! (found you via Wranglerstar)
I'm in way over my DIY head (no pun intended). You are the paint Shaman! Thanks for your help.
Can never understand people disliking these vids, if they know so much why are they watching it in the 1st place, great vid again Chris I know a lot off this stuff but still enjoy the vids, great job : )
Paul ive been painting for 25 years and owned my buisness for along time and his way of cutting in is NOT how you cut in a ceiling.only amatures stick their loaded brush directly to the line your trying to make due to the bristles flexing and changing your path.very bad tip he is passing on also he doesnt have a pot hook holding his pot to the ladder so he is limited to one hand.props to him trying to teach but his way is wrong
Great tips!!! I haven't seen a video hat talks about holding your breath but it makes sense. Thanks, man.
You are welcome!
yep, I hold my breath too. just like pulling a trigger.
II learned from watching a friend of mine that pinstriped cars, to hold my brush in a couple of fingers and use my pinky on the ceiling as a guide. Works great for me. Never ever do I think about tape. (Not that you did here)
“- hold my breath-“ Funny I exhale slowly when I “draw my line”. I like that The Dude brings up the importance of breath and the importance of the right brush for the the paints’s viscosity.
Thanks for the info on different brushes for different paint thickness. Didn't know that.
You are welcome, thanks for watching!
I like the way you explain your every detail
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your great tips!! I have a whole house to paint before moving in. Will be coming back to your videos again before i begin to make sure i have what i need to do it right the first time! (I am in S.E. Idaho) Thank you
Thanks ....very handy video for those people ....... like me ...who like to do diy jobs ....i am diffently buying stiff brush.
Always nice to share the professional knowledge Thanks so much Chris
Your videos have taught me so much. Thank you!
This was the best video I've seen you do. Very good cliff notes on cut in technique and brush type. Thanks Much appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to produce these vids, running a busness as well wow
I am 51 painting most my working years have a one man company of my own and its quite the devotion for you to be producing these.O and vary gracious of you even an answer that comment on talking so much geez i gave him a virtual slap lol.
well done bud.
Awesome video! Now I'm going to give this a shot on my wall today
Hope it goes well
i use a one gallon pail and hook the handle around my thumb so i can one hand it while brushing with my other hand. Its fast and has never failed.
It's nice to watch videos on everything that I already taught myself from the many years of mistakes. Lol wish TH-cam was around a long time ago. Thanks for these videos my husband and I have watched them all.
I do have one question though.. Why do painters wear white clothes? 😬
Glad to help
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@@louishollandjr I find that sort of silly. A painter is bound to get covered in paint over time...
Been painting my walls and ceiling the same color for years. Tape bleed through and fumble fingers and a lack of patience were my downfall. Thanks for the video, just finished my first room with a white ceiling that doesn't look like a five year old did it.
My Dad used to do all my painting. I wish I had taken notice as he was a painter and decorator. Can you come to England and do mine please?
Your video has given me the confidence to have a go! 😉 Wish me luck!
Your great! I love your honesty, as well as your approach to TH-cam! And, you are definitely easy on the eyes!! Thanks for your help!
Man i had to pause the video to just say that is a beautiful line, thanks for the advice mate.
Your welcome thanks for watching!
Good video. I bookmarked this for the next time I paint. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the videos mr Chris they help me a lot on my painting business
I like the Wooster shortcut for cut ins
I HATE painting, but I hate paying even more! So, THANK YOU for all your pro tips! I now see why I always hated painting because I was doing everything wrong! LOL! I used to use watercolor brushes to do my cut in and it would take forever! Not to mention that the bristles were way too soft to get a nice straight line!!! Please slow down when you talk about products, brushes, brands, and additives that people may not be familiar with! Sometimes you talk too fast :) but I still appreciate your videos.
Thanks. I still suck at this but using the correct stiffness of brush helped. You make it look so damn easy lol
Great video Chris. I was a painter in another life for a short period of time (2 year apprentice) but was never that good at it. My cutting in has always sucked badly even though my technique is correct, i just dont have a steady hand.Being an apprentice i did a lot of cutting in too, it takes real skill to do it as good as the pros (such as yourself).
This is an excellent instructional video. Thanks Chris!
I think we all hold our breath when we cut in - trying to keep really steady and afraid that breathing in and out will make us shake/wobble a bit.
Good advice, many thanks.
Thanks for all the great videos. Although I have been painting for years I enjoy watching others techniques. Never too old or too good to learn something new.
Holding your breath is a great tip but if I can expand on that a little for the beginners. Exhale first then hold your breath. Your body is more relaxed after an exhale and you will be much more steady. Actually pulling this technique of exhaling from rifle markmenship. the exhale technique has worked for me for years anytime I need a steady hand.
Obviously you can only remain relaxed for a few seconds but it is more than enough time to pull a laser straight line with a brush for about a foot. Just far enough that you will need to reload your brush. As demonstrated in the video, work the brush up to the cieling and just before you start dragging the line exhale. Don't force all the air out of your lungs just a natural exhale.
Don't forget to breath again when reloading! 😉
Thanks for watching & supporting!
I have a habit to use my shirt and paints to wipe off my hand when I get junk out of wall paint or mistakes. When people ask me if I'm a painter I tell them, "no I'm a bird keeper". Lol good tip on using stiffer brush on thicker paints
I hold my breath when I cut in too haha :) thanks for the tips!
This is a decent video cheers mate helped loads to paint my front room
Glad to help, thanks for watching!
Thank you for posting this helpful video!
Great videos and very useful information for us home renovators!!
This video is awesome!! Super helpful and I love that you talk fast and give lots of details.
simple, unpretentious, helpful even for an English man. Thank you
Your welcome! Thanks for sharing and watching !
Great help! But you told us to hold our breath but never told us when to breathe again! We're dying out here! (LOL)
I thought i was the only one that had to tell myself to breath. I hold my breath too.! Thanks for all the great tips!
Thanks for sharing
You rock my friend!! Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge with a novice like me!! :). You have saved me so much headache and money, I am your biggest fan!! :)
Really so nice . Thank u for teaching ...
Thank you for your advice - I appreciate the detail and the extra little hints you've thrown in there - really helpful.
You are welcome!
Thank you broth to show us how to Paint.
Another tip is to use a 5 in 1 tool and put a minor crease where the wall meets the ceiling. It will give the bristles a seat to sit into and is helpful when the sheetrock corners aren't the best.
That's what I do when drip painting. Never thought about doing that for cut ins. Thanks for the great tip.
Hi Chris, learning a lot from your videos, thanks for all the tips. I have two questions: 1. Would you paint the ceiling first or the wall, especially when the ceiling colour is different from the wall? 2. I have an uneven ceiling, how can I attempt to get an illusion of a straight line? Ive seen other videos where they recommended to use an 8th of an inch of the wall area, chalk it and paint over it with the ceiling colour. To me that would look strange, especially when the wall colour is different. Your advise is greatly appreciated.
such a talented painter!
Best cutting video ever! Thank you for teaching/showing us how to do this.
Hi there
I'm very grateful for this
I'm going to try the tips in a couple of weeks
Totally clear and brilliant example and will be watching this a few times and some of your other videos
Great delivery
Your works speaks for itself... Bad ass
I find if the wall/ceilings are white/white and it's hard to see the edge. I scratch a small line down the joint where they meet and then when I cut in the brush edge follows the line easier and you also have a guide to where your going 😀
Sanding the groove a little does make the brush slide much better and faster :-)
Agreed. You can't see the damn line...
That's funny, I hold my breath too when I cut my line...quick, steady and straight across. None of that swiping back n forth crap! (as I tell my helpers) Haven't tried back rolling it though. I will try that out on my next interior job. Thanks, just started watching your videos. "Kris the Painter" from the Olympic Peninsula in Washington
Kris Heyting none of that dropping swiping back and forth?
Dude. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of painting.