Painting neat ceiling lines / room corners

ashe

Any best advice on doing this neatly where colours are different? 

I've seen a few videos and guides where it suggests painting as close to each edge as possible, then using a strip of masking tape on each edge leaving a small gap visible on each surface then using decorators caulk then removing the masking tape - is this the best approach?

we're also doing a line in the main wall where there will be two different colours. Is an approach like this the best way to do it? (using clear caulking with tape)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWkAUlevvHA

morhen

White ceiling and grey walls for example.

1) Paint the ceiling and the top inch of the wall white.

2) When dry, mask up the edge on the ceiling

3) Paint the wall grey (doesn't matter if you get some on the tape)

4) Remove the tape.

SpudGunPaul

morhen said:

White ceiling and grey walls for example.

1) Paint the ceiling and the top inch of the wall white.

2) When dry, mask up the edge on the ceiling

3) Paint the wall grey (doesn't matter if you get some on the tape)

4) Remove the tape.

Learn to cut in and cut out steps 2 and 4. 

Mistake most do is using a new brush, it needs to be worn in. 

Northern_Wanderer

I used to use tape but it takes a long time to apply and even using the expensive decorators tape I found bleeding paint lines meant I had to touch up, then some people find the paint gets pulled off with the tape if left too long. I use the methods this guy taught me now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eUxz_or2Qs&t=0s

diystarter7

Hi OP

A steady hand is the best. Poss use a sperate brush a smaller one that you feel comfy with

Do let the other pain fully dry and you can then damp wipe off with finger, fingernail

However, this is why we have coving its much easier to get a more tidy/professional finsih but having said that everything is white.

Thnaks

UncleZen

Everytime, without fail, when I use tape, and remove it, paint comes of as well. I now cut in with the assistance of a decorators straight edge. Its one of the best decorating tools i have

grumbler

I use a fine brush and plastering trowel in the corner at 45 degrees.

However, I prefer a narrow white strip at the top of a wall - paint the ceiling and the top of the wall white, then put a strip of 10mm (?) masking tape over at the top of the wall, then paint the wall and remove the tape.

Mnoee

I use a small 'art' paintbrush and a steady hand, something like this one: https://www.therange.co.uk/arts-and-crafts/art-supplies/painting/art-brushes/watercolour-brushes/daler-rowney-graduate-synthetic-flat-wash-short-handle-brush/ 

It's far easier for me than using bigger decorating brushes, though I do paint for fun so it may just be practice/confidence with that size brush. 

daveyjp

My decorator uses artist paintbrushes.

Eldi_Dos

2" angled sash brush is my prefered tool for cutting in.

Like SGP says a worn in one gives a better feel for the job.

theonlywayisup

I never really understand ceilings being a differing colour to the walls.