Great tips some 9 years ago. I'm about to repaint my whole house with the carpet fitted and found your tips very useful and will try it your way. Amazes me how some diy'ers have questioned your techniques lol.
Some just don't want to try and they see others use tape and think that's the answer, trust me, I have been painting 40 years don't you think I would have tried every single way to see what's easiest. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
Im no painter decorator but for all the years ive been diy paint work i have always laid down 2inch masking tape and tucked it down the side of the carpet with my spreader.. once the paints dryed and you lift the tape back up it lifts the carpet and all the micro dust with it leaving a lovely neat fluffy edge..
The thing with tape is paint can and does bleed behind it and the big issue is you don't see it until the tape is remove. This is how I do it and other Pro's do it as running tape takes time and is not necessarily the best thing to do. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
If you notice the drop sheet is about an inch away from the skirting, if you are going to drip any paint it will be when you are removing the brush after dipping it and that's why you should always work on a drop sheet. All professional painters I know do the method as I have shown, only inexperienced painters use tape. The reason tape is not used is because it does not stick very good to carpet, therefore paint can and will bleed under the tape and on to the carpet.
you fuckin moron Gavin he shows what he believes is the best way to do it and that's why pretty much all of us are here, I don't want to learn a begginer's hack, i want the real way to do it. You sound fuckin frustrated my friend
Thanks for your comment, its good that you tried tape and found it not so good to use. Maybe it will help others. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
Thanks for your comment, as a painter we are always looking for the easiest and best way to do things and sometimes there are no easy ways. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
Here’s how- when base is sanded dusted and carpet cleaned use 2” tape in strips of tape about one quarter inch up on base then pull toward you and tuck under base , continue till room is done, then tack cloth off the base and paint. When dry pull up tape- it’s done.
The only issue with spatulas is they need to be wiped all the time as paint will work its way to the back edge so if you don't wipe it clean every time you will end up with paint on the carpet.
I took your advice and painted the baseboards and moulding without the use of blue tape because of your cut-in technique. Thank you sir! I have a question: I am going to work on the stairs and have deep walls/ceiling above it. The extension ladder needs a leveler or ladder box. What do suggest tradesman? Regards, a Subscribed student.
Applying masking tape is time consuming, it never sticks that good to carpet, paint can and would bleed under the tape and get on to the carpet as there is no way to get a firm seal with carpet. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
@@howtopaintinfo that's not true...a strong masking tape can be tucked right down to the base of skirting board. It can be done real fast with practice
I’ve been a decorator for 36 years mate it’s not weather your decent tradesmen it’ eliminates the risk of getting paint the carpet and you can get lower down if you were decent decorator you would that
It looks like the type or brand of brushes you use for trim and cutting in are much thicker and hold more paint then the standard Purdy 2 1/2" that is very popular here in California I would love to try something like you use seems they hold more paint for sure thank you have a great day.
Hey there, We have Purdy stuff here as well. I don't often use them because we are fortunate to get Rota Cota blue bristle brushes. They are AWESOME. But the Rota Cota red bristle ones are terrible. I clean my Roota cota brush out every night and I get right into the ferrule (where the bristles are glued into the handle) and it serves me very well. they hold their point better than a shitty animal bristle one. Maybe you can get one one on ebay? Also we have Wooster stuff, their brushes are so-so but everything they make is fantastic. Americans make quality stuff because US citizens don't have to put up with cheap shit. Everyone's is competing for your consumer dollar. Also with american stuff it always does exactly what it says on the label, because if it doesn't they get sued.
I just tape it up with good quality white masking tape and 6 inch paper on a masking gun. Run it along flush with the skirt then push it down over the carpet edge. Works a treat and has the added bonus of you drop sheets dont have to go hard against the wall when your rolling. Vac the gap for best results but dont have to. If your putting a few coats on you actually save time. You can fly around the skirt each coat.
Which brush do you prefer for trim brand model, size, angled or not? sorry for all the dumb questions just starting out and I love your videos and I am trying to get better I am currently using a Purdy 2 1/2" angled sash for trim and cutting but it seems to make it more difficult thank you
I always use straight cut brushes and the brush I'm using here is a Rota Cota 63 mm (2 1/2") excel 2 sash cutter straight cut brush. I asked a fellow tradesman if he ever used an angled brush and he said he has only one that he uses for cutting in feature walls. So you will find most tradesmen use straight cut brushes and rarely use angled brushes.
howtopaintinfo I actually use a Roota Cota blue tip brush. Oval or square. and also a 75mm because it hold's more paint. I'm not here to wank spiders and dipping your brush into the paint bucket is the slowest part of painting. Yeah I use the Roota cota one for everything, I use a new one for fine finish stuff but. Those red bristled ones are complete shet. they should throw those away. Actually most of what Roota Cota make is complete shit but the blue bristle ones are fantastic. Try Rokset rollers. I have had the same one for years. fucking beaut.
I get a thin piece of card, a4 size. Lay it flat and push it to the skirting board then tilt it to a 45 degree angle. Then just slide it along when painting at the bottom. No paint on the carpet.
You need to be careful when doing that, paint can work its way to the underside of the cardboard and before you know it you have spread paint all over your carpet. If that works for you that's fine but it has it's down sides. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
I uused 1 long piece of an old vertical blind. I pressed it on the top of the carpet and at the bottom edge of the baseboard. I t works great you just move the blind as you go. It doesnt matter how much paint you get on the old vertical blind. Try it.
Ok now I'm curious, can you explain why you use a brush instead of a small roller? Wouldn't running a roller along a skirting board give a nice flat even finish compared to a brush? As you can tell i am NO EXPERT 😊
A brush will always give a smoother finish then a roller when done correctly. The problem is a lot of people don't lay off their brushing so it looks horrible. In the good old days when walls were brush finished some customers when getting a repaint still wanted the walls to be brushed because they didn't like the orange peel look of the roller. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
@@howtopaintinfo Thanks for the reply :) Love your videos, and it's good to to watch them just as I'm doing the same thing so I can follow your steps :) For a beginner, using a brush can be hard to master as can look horrible as you said, with lines all through it.
@@howtopaintinfo What's your opinion on Taubmans paint? I find it's excellent because of the texture, it's really creamy 😊 What would be your preferance in paint brands with 1 being the best 2, 3 and so on out of Dulux, Taubmans, Wattyl and British Paints?
Hmmm, I spy someone who is very good at what they do... and makes it look easy. I shall try your suggestions as it is without doubt the best guide I have seen on YT, and it saves on masking tape too.
I don't use masking tape or take the carpet up, I have been doing it this way for years and never had any problems.....its all about a good brush, not overloading with paint and a steady hand...
thanks for the video i was just starting to put tape down and thought i would google any other ways. Very new to painting, just moved into a new house and want to freshen up some areas, thanks for the tips
About time i ran into a real PRO PAINTER.. I've been a painter for about 5 years now... I've worked with a lot of painters and I've seen many techniques and tricks. but this guy is a real pro. I personally have painting techinques in common with this PRO PAINTER.keep up the good work!
You're a legend mate. I'm a fencer and started doing a bit of the painting too. Been struggling a bit but watching your vids is really helpful. Just need some patience now!
The only problem I found with the paper and tape on carpet is that the weight of the ladder pulls the paper which then pulls the tape exposing the carpet edge. I always tape bottom of base, then paint base, and obviously want to keep covered tight since painting wall next which is where I've run into issue with weight on paper pulling it from the base. Grant it this is on very plush carpet I'm working on.
Use A4 printer paper thicker gsm put it against the skirting while cutting the bottom edge and just keep going along. I get it done quickly doing it this way any excess stays on the paper and nothing on the carpet.
Yup, definitely mask up. I've always put two layers of tape down. Doesn't matter how long it takes,just think of the cost of cleaning or replacing the carpet. This video is misleading and amateurish
That works ok (for you) on a short pile carpet, how would it work on a long pile where the fibre can get tangled up in the paint ? My customers would have a shit fit if I didn't put tape down lol Personally I use duct tape and push the tape down between the board and the carpet to get a neat edge, this keeps any fibres out of the way andgives a dust free edge to hoover/brush out. You have a steady hand for those cut ins and I also favour the angled sash brushes, you just get more control IMHO
With longer pile use a straight edge just to hold the pile back from the skirting, don't use it to cut in with or you will need to constantly wipe it clean.
If you watch all the video you will notice at first I'm undercoating the skirting, then the filling done, then walls were textured and at the end I final coat the skirting. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
There are no fibre's on skirting, on a home pc with large screen you would be able to notice if there was any and paint can and does bleed behind tape. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
Just tape for me - and I think having carpet exposed like that is a bit iffy for spills etc - - but I think your very experienced and so no probs for you - but for amateurs not too sure - nice video tho -thank you -
Why would you use a 4/10 tip, that is a 8 inch fan which is way too big for trim. If I spray trim I use a 2/11 or 2/10 (depending on paint) which is a 4 inch fan. Also I would never spray skirting boards in a carpeted room, taking way too many risks in getting over spray on carpet. Don't forget to, like, subscribe and share this video.
Theres still a very good chance of getting paint on your carpet, running a stupid scraper along the edge does nothing whatsoever best chance pull the carpet back off the gripper rod then you have a lovely clear area to work on job done..
Are you on drugs, if you have ever pulled carpet back you would know it has a tendency to want to fall back in to place. You can not pull all 4 sides up at once unless you brake the back of the carpet. Then you need to deal with the fold back carpet while you are trying to paint so I can't see how you can say it's the best way to do it. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
Yes you can but make sure you keep it clean or you might end up with a mess on the carpet every time you move it. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
+Mohammed Idris Brushing will look a lot nicer, a smoother finish. A roller will leave an orange peel affect which doesn't look good on trim. Depending on the type of skirting it could be hard to roll.
At the start I'm applying undercoat so its not so important and at end the walls are finished and I'm doing final coat on skirting. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
Put masking tape down and use a scraper and push it down under the skirtings . When ur working in highend houses with a 5 grand carpet then theres no risk of paint on the carpet . If its a council house you use the same procedure . No matter what you get a good result and no risk of ruining someone s house
If your masking tape doesn't stick (cheap ones are less adhesive) use duct tape. A pro such as the guy in the video has a steady hand and no drips from his brush, if you are trying this for the first time I strongly suggest you mask off and use drop cloths.
I would agree with that but I wouldn't rely on the masking tape to stop paint bleeding through, I would still try to cut in only using the tape as a safety measure. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe
I don't use masking tape because the nature of carpet. Masking a smooth flat surface you can get the tape to stick and seal the area off that you don't want to get paint on. Carpet isn't a smooth flat surface so you will never get the tape to seal 100%, you could tape the carpet but don't just slap the paint on thinking the tape will stop paint bleeding though. Use masking only as a safety measure if you don't think you can do what I have done in this video. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe
Excellent, a friend of mine used the same technique when his father asked him to paint a gate, he got paint everywhere. It was the last time he asked him to paint. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
'I'm not sanding the skirtings down because I'm in a rush today'.. So some customer gets a substandard job because you're in a hurry?! Keying down skirtings with wet and dry paper takes minutes- not a big job. In my opinion the brush is too big for accurate cutting in at the wall line. If you're going to paint the wall afterwards then fair enough but I'd suggest painting walls first is best otherwise you'll likely get splatters from the wall on the newly painted skirtings,- and you can't mask off newly painted skirtings for a good few days or you'll risk pulling the paint off. Also best technique is to mask off the carpet all round the room before painting. Apply masking tape to the carpet and overhang it by 1/2" or so and use a wide scraper to push this down over the edge of the carpet and down in to the gap. Use lengths of about 3 foot of masking tape which are manageable and work your way round the room. This WORKS. It enables you to paint very low down on the skirting below carpet level. It does take a little time but you eliminate any possibility of getting paint on the carpet, which is a decorators nightmare and is not something you should ever be taking a chance with. Customer complains at paint on carpet (which they've every right to) and you're either faced with an insurance claim or it will wipe out the profits of the job and you're working for nothing. I decorate professionally and I've learned over time to never even attempt to cut corners or rush anything. Customer has a right to a top job and I only want to put my name to a top job. For that reason also after masking I dustsheet right up to the masking tape as I go round the room. When glossing, nearby carpets should always be entirely covered. Glossing is the most hazardous part of painting a room in terms of possible accidents and things that could go wrong. Accidents are always possible but what you can do is minimise the risks.
I really wish you listened to the video, I said that i had already sanded skirting's down and dusted them off, I also said that I would normally vacuum the carpet before I start but I was in a rush today.and if you noticed the area was very clean. This video was made to show people how to cut into carpet not how to cut into the wall. Also, every tradesman I know would laugh if they seen someone taping the carpet, it's not a common practice due to paint bleeding under tape and destroying carpet. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
@@howtopaintinfo Ahh yep okay my apologies, yes you sanded the skirtings. I watched the video and misremembered that bit so you're right! Sorry. Look, if this method works for you then fine I'll go with that and you stick to what works for you. I've tried most methods and masking works for me. If the tape is pushed well down into the void where the carpet meets the skirting and you paint upto the edge of the tape and not deliberately paint all over it then you won't get bleeds onto the carpet. I don't. Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable glossing next to an exposed carpet if I can at all avoid it. There's always risk of a drip off the brush or catching the carpet with the brush. Tradesmen laughing at masking the carpet? I'm not that bothered. Like I say it works for me and I pride myself in doing a top job every time, or at least always trying my damnedest to. But respect, you've got miles more likes than dislikes so your method must have some merit. Cheers for taking the time to reply and for sharing your knowledge.
Doesn't seem to put much of a coat on. As he says there's still some paint on the brush. Just not as well covered as the top of the board. Much prefer to create that small gap and masking tape the carpet and have no wet paint on the carpet to scrape away with a spatula. Always likely to leave some in the weave
Mask up everytime! Quicker in the end and alot less messing around, it's easy to show how to paint without tape on a short pile carpet but on long pile and wool carpets? Just tape the thing up!
And how many people will know how to load the brush correctly and how to preform the brush shape and then above all keep the brush stable whilst travelling the manageable distance!? I’m pretty sure there will a few soggy carpets out there now!
Just use masking tape , unless you are a pro you will never cut in without painting the carpet or getting hairs in the paint ,once taped it’s 3 times faster to paint
Just about to do the lounge. Perfect tips on rolling, cutting in and just what I was looking for - how to gloss/enamel with the carpet in situ. Top Man - Thanks!
The thing with tape is paint can and does bleed behind it and the big issue is you don't see it until the tape is remove. This is how I do it and other Pro's do it as running tape takes time and is not necessarily the best thing to do. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
Great tips some 9 years ago. I'm about to repaint my whole house with the carpet fitted and found your tips very useful and will try it your way. Amazes me how some diy'ers have questioned your techniques lol.
Some just don't want to try and they see others use tape and think that's the answer, trust me, I have been painting 40 years don't you think I would have tried every single way to see what's easiest.
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Im no painter decorator but for all the years ive been diy paint work i have always laid down 2inch masking tape and tucked it down the side of the carpet with my spreader.. once the paints dryed and you lift the tape back up it lifts the carpet and all the micro dust with it leaving a lovely neat fluffy edge..
You beat me to it. That's how I do it. I picked it up from watching the pros on sites I was also working on.
The thing with tape is paint can and does bleed behind it and the big issue is you don't see it until the tape is remove. This is how I do it and other Pro's do it as running tape takes time and is not necessarily the best thing to do.
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@@howtopaintinfo rubbish sorry
Perfect that’s the way I do it works every time there again I’m not a pro.👍
@ Pete the Paint. Sorry bud but pros don't tape carpet.
Definitely the best painting channel on TH-cam.
Glad you think so!
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If you notice the drop sheet is about an inch away from the skirting, if you are going to drip any paint it will be when you are removing the brush after dipping it and that's why you should always work on a drop sheet. All professional painters I know do the method as I have shown, only inexperienced painters use tape. The reason tape is not used is because it does not stick very good to carpet, therefore paint can and will bleed under the tape and on to the carpet.
Gavin Walsh lmao you sound dumb. I used tape and got everywhere. I think the guy in the video knows what he is doing.
you fuckin moron Gavin he shows what he believes is the best way to do it and that's why pretty much all of us are here, I don't want to learn a begginer's hack, i want the real way to do it. You sound fuckin frustrated my friend
Thanks for your comment, its good that you tried tape and found it not so good to use. Maybe it will help others.
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Thanks for your comment, as a painter we are always looking for the easiest and best way to do things and sometimes there are no easy ways.
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Here’s how- when base is sanded dusted and carpet cleaned use 2” tape in strips of tape about one quarter inch up on base then pull toward you and tuck under base , continue till room is done, then tack cloth off the base and paint. When dry pull up tape- it’s done.
short concise verbal explanation followed by a demonstration to confirm skills. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment.
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The only issue with spatulas is they need to be wiped all the time as paint will work its way to the back edge so if you don't wipe it clean every time you will end up with paint on the carpet.
I took your advice and painted the baseboards and moulding without the use of blue tape because of your cut-in technique. Thank you sir! I have a question: I am going to work on the stairs and have deep walls/ceiling above it. The extension ladder needs a leveler or ladder box. What do suggest tradesman? Regards, a Subscribed student.
Use masking tape this ovoids any risk of paint getting into the carpet and also you won’t pick up any fluff from the carpet on your brush
Applying masking tape is time consuming, it never sticks that good to carpet, paint can and would bleed under the tape and get on to the carpet as there is no way to get a firm seal with carpet.
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The guy doing this video knows Jack shit. My family's business has been decorating for nearly 150 years and we always mask up.
@@howtopaintinfo that's not true...a strong masking tape can be tucked right down to the base of skirting board. It can be done real fast with practice
@@JohnMowbray100 45 years in the trade i laughed all the way thru this
I’ve been a decorator for 36 years mate it’s not weather your decent tradesmen it’ eliminates the risk of getting paint the carpet and you can get lower down if you were decent decorator you would that
It looks like the type or brand of brushes you use for trim and cutting in are much thicker and hold more paint then the standard Purdy 2 1/2" that is very popular here in California I would love to try something like you use seems they hold more paint for sure thank you have a great day.
I do use Purdy brushes as well but mostly I use Rota Cota brushes
Hey there, We have Purdy stuff here as well. I don't often use them because we are fortunate to get Rota Cota blue bristle brushes. They are AWESOME. But the Rota Cota red bristle ones are terrible. I clean my Roota cota brush out every night and I get right into the ferrule (where the bristles are glued into the handle) and it serves me very well. they hold their point better than a shitty animal bristle one. Maybe you can get one one on ebay?
Also we have Wooster stuff, their brushes are so-so but everything they make is fantastic. Americans make quality stuff because US citizens don't have to put up with cheap shit. Everyone's is competing for your consumer dollar.
Also with american stuff it always does exactly what it says on the label, because if it doesn't they get sued.
im nearly into a year into my painting apprenticeship in the UK and find your videos really helpful :)
Stick with it, it's the only way u'll learn the trade properly
Hope you finished your apprenticeship.
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I just tape it up with good quality white masking tape and 6 inch paper on a masking gun. Run it along flush with the skirt then push it down over the carpet edge. Works a treat and has the added bonus of you drop sheets dont have to go hard against the wall when your rolling. Vac the gap for best results but dont have to. If your putting a few coats on you actually save time. You can fly around the skirt each coat.
i was doing that 40 years ago.
Or you could go even further and remove the carpet from the room and pay someone to relay it later. Lol.
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That sounds like a great idea. lol
Which brush do you prefer for trim brand model, size, angled or not? sorry for all the dumb questions just starting out and I love your videos and I am trying to get better I am currently using a Purdy 2 1/2" angled sash for trim and cutting but it seems to make it more difficult thank you
I always use straight cut brushes and the brush I'm using here is a Rota Cota 63 mm (2 1/2") excel 2 sash cutter straight cut brush. I asked a fellow tradesman if he ever used an angled brush and he said he has only one that he uses for cutting in feature walls. So you will find most tradesmen use straight cut brushes and rarely use angled brushes.
howtopaintinfo I actually use a Roota Cota blue tip brush. Oval or square. and also a 75mm because it hold's more paint. I'm not here to wank spiders and dipping your brush into the paint bucket is the slowest part of painting.
Yeah I use the Roota cota one for everything, I use a new one for fine finish stuff but. Those red bristled ones are complete shet. they should throw those away. Actually most of what Roota Cota make is complete shit but the blue bristle ones are fantastic. Try Rokset rollers. I have had the same one for years. fucking beaut.
I get a thin piece of card, a4 size. Lay it flat and push it to the skirting board then tilt it to a 45 degree angle. Then just slide it along when painting at the bottom. No paint on the carpet.
You need to be careful when doing that, paint can work its way to the underside of the cardboard and before you know it you have spread paint all over your carpet. If that works for you that's fine but it has it's down sides.
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Successfully my first paint job yesterday, following your sage advice. Thanks! I've hit Like and have Subscribed. Best wishes.
Excellent, good to hear.
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Thank you. Question, if the carpet is longer should it be done the same. This example is like a level loop and short ply what if longer!!!
If its longer then it will be more difficult to do.
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Dear sir. A video on using oil base enamel on door and window frames.. Do we cut the sides in first.
I uused 1 long piece of an old vertical blind. I pressed it on the top of the carpet and at the bottom edge of the baseboard. I t works great you just move the blind as you go. It doesnt matter how much paint you get on the old vertical blind. Try it.
Jmaximus the downside to this is the carpet can spring up and get paint on it when you finish painting. You might not even know
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Ok now I'm curious, can you explain why you use a brush instead of a small roller?
Wouldn't running a roller along a skirting board give a nice flat even finish compared to a brush?
As you can tell i am NO EXPERT 😊
A brush will always give a smoother finish then a roller when done correctly. The problem is a lot of people don't lay off their brushing so it looks horrible. In the good old days when walls were brush finished some customers when getting a repaint still wanted the walls to be brushed because they didn't like the orange peel look of the roller.
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@@howtopaintinfo Thanks for the reply :) Love your videos, and it's good to to watch them just as I'm doing the same thing so I can follow your steps :) For a beginner, using a brush can be hard to master as can look horrible as you said, with lines all through it.
@@howtopaintinfo What's your opinion on Taubmans paint? I find it's excellent because of the texture, it's really creamy 😊 What would be your preferance in paint brands with 1 being the best 2, 3 and so on out of Dulux, Taubmans, Wattyl and British Paints?
My foot long plastic caulking blade works a treat pressed into the edge, full coat of paint, lift away the blade and wipe with a rag.
As long as you wipe with a rag that is fine, just some times people forget to wipe with a rag and end up with paint on the carpet.
Do you paint skirting or walls first ? I prefer skirting
Generally walls first, then there is no need to tape skirting boards.
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what paint do you use on doors? like living room/ sitting room doors? gloss, silk or matte?
Semi Gloss enamel is the most popular.
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personal preference, bud, what look you after, how many two and for legged creatures in you house? These are just a few things to consider.
Hmmm, I spy someone who is very good at what they do... and makes it look easy. I shall try your suggestions as it is without doubt the best guide I have seen on YT, and it saves on masking tape too.
Thanks and good luck.
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masking tape does the job quicker and with no shit or hairs in the paint or on the skirting -boards . been doing it for over 30 years mate.
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Steve greenwood couldn't agree more i would sack any painter i caught not taping up
What colour are you painting the skirting boards blue
The colour was Dulux Antique White USA.
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Buddy you're helping me learn how to make some extra income, many thanks.
Lol, no worries just don't deceive your customers.
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Brilliant video, great tips if skirting needs freshening up and you don't want to lift the carpet. Didn't even think that was possible.
Glad you enjoyed it!
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I don't use masking tape or take the carpet up, I have been doing it this way for years and never had any problems.....its all about a good brush, not overloading with paint and a steady hand...
Finally, someone else who knows how to do it.
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Thanks for the tips. I've got a whole house to do and this will help me greatly.
I'm happy this video has helped you.
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thanks for the video i was just starting to put tape down and thought i would google any other ways. Very new to painting, just moved into a new house and want to freshen up some areas, thanks for the tips
I hope it all went well..
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So tradesman in the UK use straight brushes too.
Thank you for sharing. I have never painted a skirting board so I am a first timer your video has given me something to refer to :)
Great, hope it went well for you.
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About time i ran into a real PRO PAINTER..
I've been a painter for about 5 years now... I've worked with a lot of painters and I've seen many techniques and tricks. but this guy is a real pro. I personally have painting techinques in common with this PRO PAINTER.keep up the good work!
+David Davila Thanks for your support
Good vid I learnt useful knowledge such as that particular brush size type and how to use the back bristles.
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Excellent, maybe you might be able to teach your boss a trick or two, lol. Just wondering, do you use straight cut brushes or the angle brushes.
Exactly mate the idiot in the video is painter NOT a decorator there’s a difference
Appreciate the short and sweet advice, thank you!
My pleasure!
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big fan of your channel and your painting style especially as a left hander,
are you Australian?
+Fighting Fit Yes i'm an Aussie.
do not watch the other youtube novice videos out there. this guy is a pro. love his gliding brush trick
Thanks..
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You're a legend mate. I'm a fencer and started doing a bit of the painting too. Been struggling a bit but watching your vids is really helpful. Just need some patience now!
Good to hear they help.
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What size paint brush are you using?
its a 63 mm or 2 1/2 inch brush.
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The only problem I found with the paper and tape on carpet is that the weight of the ladder pulls the paper which then pulls the tape exposing the carpet edge. I always tape bottom of base, then paint base, and obviously want to keep covered tight since painting wall next which is where I've run into issue with weight on paper pulling it from the base. Grant it this is on very plush carpet I'm working on.
There are a few issues using tape on carpet and that's why I would never recommend using it.
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You make it look easy because you’re a pro. Most of us would need masking tape . 😎
Masking tape has it's issues but if you feel more comfortable using it then use it.
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Use A4 printer paper thicker gsm put it against the skirting while cutting the bottom edge and just keep going along. I get it done quickly doing it this way any excess stays on the paper and nothing on the carpet.
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Great brush control, not sure I could do it that neatly :/
Have some faith in yourself and give it a go.
Just remember to take your time if you haven't done it before.
Yup, definitely mask up. I've always put two layers of tape down. Doesn't matter how long it takes,just think of the cost of cleaning or replacing the carpet. This video is misleading and amateurish
@@gavinwtroyIt's easy to criticise. I think he does a brill job.
That works ok (for you) on a short pile carpet, how would it work on a long pile where the fibre can get tangled up in the paint ?
My customers would have a shit fit if I didn't put tape down lol
Personally I use duct tape and push the tape down between the board and the carpet to get a neat edge, this keeps any fibres out of the way andgives a dust free edge to hoover/brush out.
You have a steady hand for those cut ins and I also favour the angled sash brushes, you just get more control IMHO
With longer pile use a straight edge just to hold the pile back from the skirting, don't use it to cut in with or you will need to constantly wipe it clean.
What about caulking in the top of skirting,looks a bodge job to me.
If you watch all the video you will notice at first I'm undercoating the skirting, then the filling done, then walls were textured and at the end I final coat the skirting.
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i like to pull up the carpet first - i have thick underlay and this method wouldnt work
What's underlay got to do with carpet, it's the carpet you need to avoid getting paint on.
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Can’t believe this method, would love to just how many carpet fibres are on the skirting, just use parcel tape cheap but brilliant.
There are no fibre's on skirting, on a home pc with large screen you would be able to notice if there was any and paint can and does bleed behind tape.
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Just tape for me - and I think having carpet exposed like that is a bit iffy for spills etc - - but I think your very experienced and so no probs for you - but for amateurs not too sure - nice video tho -thank you -
If you have the drop sheet too close you cant see what you are doing.
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Short and sweet with good info from accross the pond.
John G Thanks
What brush is that your using.. good job and brilliant tip
Thanks, its a Rota Cota 63 mm brush.
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The trick is to paint the trim with a 4/10 graco fine spray tip and Casmere trim paint. Works every time for me.
Why would you use a 4/10 tip, that is a 8 inch fan which is way too big for trim. If I spray trim I use a 2/11 or 2/10 (depending on paint) which is a 4 inch fan. Also I would never spray skirting boards in a carpeted room, taking way too many risks in getting over spray on carpet.
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haha got eem
Thought I could paint until I watched this - leant so much in so little time. Thanks
I'm glad you found this video useful.
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Excellent!! Always wondered how this was done, doubt if mine will be as clean as your a pro. but worth ago and i love diy.
Just make sure the area is clean before you start.
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Brilliant tip tried this and it worked perfectly thanks to you
Good to hear.
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Fantastic video. Many thanks for the useful tips!
Robert Hazelby Glad you found them useful.
I will do a video on that soon.
When you make a new video ?
Theres still a very good chance of getting paint on your carpet, running a stupid scraper along the edge does nothing whatsoever best chance pull the carpet back off the gripper rod then you have a lovely clear area to work on job done..
Are you on drugs, if you have ever pulled carpet back you would know it has a tendency to want to fall back in to place. You can not pull all 4 sides up at once unless you brake the back of the carpet. Then you need to deal with the fold back carpet while you are trying to paint so I can't see how you can say it's the best way to do it.
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Then you are creating a whole lot more issues, including a lot of unpaid overhead.
drop cloths suck i usevinyl siding its always straight and cleanable
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When I watch the pros, I feel like a hack. Good job.
Thanks.
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when I watch these "pro" guys on here, I feel like an "ultra pro"!
I'm glad you liked it, did you give it the thumbs up.
Thank you
Just starting decorating what an amazing job 👍
Thank you! 😊
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OR, you can use a straight skirting guard to cover over the carpet!
Yes you can but make sure you keep it clean or you might end up with a mess on the carpet every time you move it.
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what is the difference if I use roller or brush on skirting?
+Mohammed Idris Brushing will look a lot nicer, a smoother finish. A roller will leave an orange peel affect which doesn't look good on trim. Depending on the type of skirting it could be hard to roll.
Should you paint the wall first?🤔
At the start I'm applying undercoat so its not so important and at end the walls are finished and I'm doing final coat on skirting.
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woooow you are sooo good!! I wish I found your vid before I painted trim today..
+Tsurumaki Hitomi Thanks, at least you will know what to do next time.
wow. I've never seen anyone do that. I've seen different things, like sliding the tape under the board, or using a long taping knife.
Yes there are a few ways of doing it but other ways can become messy so I find this the best way.
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Why would you not remove base boards and replace back in place ?
That would be hard to do.
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I would have thought that was very obvious.
Put masking tape down and use a scraper and push it down under the skirtings . When ur working in highend houses with a 5 grand carpet then theres no risk of paint on the carpet . If its a council house you use the same procedure . No matter what you get a good result and no risk of ruining someone s house
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Thanks
Or use masking tape.
Or not.
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Use a vacuum to get dust away before you start painting, could use masking tape along the carpet too, good idea though buddy
I did say about using a vacuum cleaner.
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Subscribed mate, brilliant, im painting skirting boards, doors and frames :)
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Already done mate on facebook 😊
Nice theory, IF you're well practised and have a steady hand. Most amateurs like me prefer wide masking tape every time.
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That's a good way to ruin your carpet if you get drips which happens, use blue painters tape its $3 and will save your carpet
It might cost $3 but it will cost another $40 to apply it.
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Why don't u use masking table on carpet
No, masking tape doesn't stick to carpet very well so there is a good chance the paint will bleed on to carpet. That's why a steady hand is best.
If your masking tape doesn't stick (cheap ones are less adhesive) use duct tape. A pro such as the guy in the video has a steady hand and no drips from his brush, if you are trying this for the first time I strongly suggest you mask off and use drop cloths.
I would agree with that but I wouldn't rely on the masking tape to stop paint bleeding through, I would still try to cut in only using the tape as a safety measure.
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I don't use masking tape because the nature of carpet. Masking a smooth flat surface you can get the tape to stick and seal the area off that you don't want to get paint on. Carpet isn't a smooth flat surface so you will never get the tape to seal 100%, you could tape the carpet but don't just slap the paint on thinking the tape will stop paint bleeding though. Use masking only as a safety measure if you don't think you can do what I have done in this video.
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I did everything you said but still got paint on the carpet... now wife won't ever ask me to paint again 😎👍
Excellent, a friend of mine used the same technique when his father asked him to paint a gate, he got paint everywhere. It was the last time he asked him to paint.
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Nicely done cobber.
Joss Cues Thanks
Great Video! Thank you!
You're welcome.
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This was very helpful. Thank you
Glad you found it helpful.
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Very useful information iv got my whole house to do
I'm glad you find it useful.
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'I'm not sanding the skirtings down because I'm in a rush today'..
So some customer gets a substandard job because you're in a hurry?!
Keying down skirtings with wet and dry paper takes minutes- not a big job.
In my opinion the brush is too big for accurate cutting in at the wall line. If you're going to paint the wall afterwards then fair enough but I'd suggest painting walls first is best otherwise you'll likely get splatters from the wall on the newly painted skirtings,- and you can't mask off newly painted skirtings for a good few days or you'll risk pulling the paint off.
Also best technique is to mask off the carpet all round the room before painting. Apply masking tape to the carpet and overhang it by 1/2" or so and use a wide scraper to push this down over the edge of the carpet and down in to the gap. Use lengths of about 3 foot of masking tape which are manageable and work your way round the room. This WORKS. It enables you to paint very low down on the skirting below carpet level. It does take a little time but you eliminate any possibility of getting paint on the carpet, which is a decorators nightmare and is not something you should ever be taking a chance with. Customer complains at paint on carpet (which they've every right to) and you're either faced with an insurance claim or it will wipe out the profits of the job and you're working for nothing. I decorate professionally and I've learned over time to never even attempt to cut corners or rush anything. Customer has a right to a top job and I only want to put my name to a top job.
For that reason also after masking I dustsheet right up to the masking tape as I go round the room. When glossing, nearby carpets should always be entirely covered.
Glossing is the most hazardous part of painting a room in terms of possible accidents and things that could go wrong. Accidents are always possible but what you can do is minimise the risks.
I really wish you listened to the video, I said that i had already sanded skirting's down and dusted them off, I also said that I would normally vacuum the carpet before I start but I was in a rush today.and if you noticed the area was very clean. This video was made to show people how to cut into carpet not how to cut into the wall. Also, every tradesman I know would laugh if they seen someone taping the carpet, it's not a common practice due to paint bleeding under tape and destroying carpet.
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@@howtopaintinfo Ahh yep okay my apologies, yes you sanded the skirtings. I watched the video and misremembered that bit so you're right! Sorry.
Look, if this method works for you then fine I'll go with that and you stick to what works for you. I've tried most methods and masking works for me. If the tape is pushed well down into the void where the carpet meets the skirting and you paint upto the edge of the tape and not deliberately paint all over it then you won't get bleeds onto the carpet. I don't.
Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable glossing next to an exposed carpet if I can at all avoid it. There's always risk of a drip off the brush or catching the carpet with the brush.
Tradesmen laughing at masking the carpet? I'm not that bothered. Like I say it works for me and I pride myself in doing a top job every time, or at least always trying my damnedest to.
But respect, you've got miles more likes than dislikes so your method must have some merit.
Cheers for taking the time to reply and for sharing your knowledge.
Doesn't seem to put much of a coat on. As he says there's still some paint on the brush. Just not as well covered as the top of the board. Much prefer to create that small gap and masking tape the carpet and have no wet paint on the carpet to scrape away with a spatula. Always likely to leave some in the weave
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this does not work on high pile carpet. just mask the thing and be done with it
Mask up everytime! Quicker in the end and alot less messing around, it's easy to show how to paint without tape on a short pile carpet but on long pile and wool carpets? Just tape the thing up!
Paint still bleeds behind tape.
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Or, get a plasterers trowel, stick it under the skirting and paint your way along, dragging the trowel with you. Easy.
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Great job
Thanks..
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Thanks 👍
No problem 👍
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And how many people will know how to load the brush correctly and how to preform the brush shape and then above all keep the brush stable whilst travelling the manageable distance!? I’m pretty sure there will a few soggy carpets out there now!
It's the way it's done.
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Really helpful. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
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Just use masking tape , unless you are a pro you will never cut in without painting the carpet or getting hairs in the paint ,once taped it’s 3 times faster to paint
You do waste time masking up.
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Just about to do the lounge. Perfect tips on rolling, cutting in and just what I was looking for - how to gloss/enamel with the carpet in situ.
Top Man - Thanks!
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This is not a criticism but l take the carpet up fold back doesn't take long goes back easy but l don't have a very steady hand to do it your way .
Don't you find it hard to bend carpet back in the corners where the two folds meet?
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Just what I needed. Thanks
Excellent.
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thanks for the tutorial
+Ryan Alldrin No worries, hope it helped
Never use tape if your a pro, but always vac paramount.
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Use Purdy brushes for cutting in, best edge you'll get on any brush, avoid B&Q or homebase brushes etc, they're a waste of money.
Purdy are ok but there are lots of other good brushes out there that are as equal or better.
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Looks risky, I normally push masking tape into the gap and cover the edge of the carpet- works for me
That's up to you, just remember paint can and does bleed behind the tape.
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Tspe is expensive just paint it slowly n carefully
Its expensive and takes time to apply.
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Great advise thanks
No worries.
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I advise any DIY person to mask off with 2 inch masking tape. This guy is a Pro so he doesn’t need to mask off.
The thing with tape is paint can and does bleed behind it and the big issue is you don't see it until the tape is remove. This is how I do it and other Pro's do it as running tape takes time and is not necessarily the best thing to do.
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