Best way to get a straight edge when painting.

[purple_909]

Hi, I am painting my lounge magnolia but I would like to paint the chimney breast in a deep red colour. Whats the best way of getting a good edge between the two colours?

Thanks

 

[Diyisfun]

I assume the colour changes is in a corner?

 

[Robbie uk]

Best thing is a steady hand but if you aint got that, you could try low tack masking tape and pull off when the paint is still wet.

 

[purple_909]

Hi, Yes the colour change will be in a corner. I will try tape and see how I get on.

Thanks

 

[mrgtv]

Masking tape can give an edge that is too true. I doubt your chiminey is as straight as the tape.
You will achieve the best finish by hand.

 

[saxondale]

as you look at the corner there will be a "blind side..." imagine its two pieces of wood at right angles - one will be behind the other -paint that one first then when you paint the second one keep back from the true edge, that way your not looking at the line and any overlaps won`t be so obvious

 

[purple_909]

Thanks for help I will give it a go and see how I get on

Sarah