Do you paint things before you put them up or after

puddy

on the other side, the back, half of it is up against the porch which has sort of bannister spindles (not sure what they're called on the porch) in the way, so im trying to squeeze my hand through them to paint and of course the brush marks are dreadful. i dont like things looking bad

puddy

WestonDave wrote: »

If all else fails keep a rag or some kitchen roll in your pocket and if you get paint on the hinges etc wipe it off quick. For the floor and wall taping some newspaper or an old shower curtain (£1 in Tesco!) in place will stop any drips discolouring the surface.

its not just getting it on the hinges, which im wiping off of course, its the look of where someone has painted up against something and the paint doesnt sit evenly around the edge, some of it is flowed under the join of the hinge and wood and other bits it hasnt. i hate that look.

victor2

puddy wrote: »

on the other side, the back, half of it is up against the porch which has sort of bannister spindles (not sure what they're called on the porch) in the way, so im trying to squeeze my hand through them to paint and of course the brush marks are dreadful. i dont like things looking bad

Can you use something like a radiator paint roller to get at the awkward bits. They're not expensive and ideal for getting to the places other brushes can't reach.

puddy

yes, im going to need to get something like this. ive done some of it today, the first coat,b ut couldnt quite reach in the corner at the bottom (where the porch base is, which is brick)

Scooby_Doo.

puddy wrote: »

i am quite fussy and its at the front of the house, i dont like a messy look

You'll have to post a picture of how a shed at the front of the house looks good.;)

puddy

its a small bike store, 6x2 and 1.5m high (lower at the back ) its on the side of the porch. im painting it the same colour as the walls. its quite unobtrusive.

Sublime_2

I need a new shed. Perhaps I'll try your method next time, as never thought to do it that way before.

victor2

They don't have to look tatty outside the front....

stephen25uk

this thread has to be a wind up

keystone

Paint the bits that will be up against the wall (or whatever) first and do the bit that shows afterwards. Alternatively do the whole lot first and touch up after.

My OH never listens to me

Theres a major part of this problem.

So which is it? Do you paint first or not?

Bit late to ask now by the sound of it.

i am quite fussy and its at the front of the house...............

Hope you applied for your PP then if its forward of the front elevation. :eek:

Cheers