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[lune14]

I'm in the process of repainting my entire home (for ohhhh the 3rd time this month) LOL I was having a big (and expensive) issue deciding on just the right colors and made some HORRID mistakes in the process. In any case my 'helpers' are wearing thin... I guess they're getting tired of redoing every room. I have done all the rolling and cutting in along the baseboards but the last 24 inches of cutting in the corners and about 2 inches along the top of the wall are left. Anyone have any ideas on how I can do the higher cutting in myself? I've considered taping a cutting brush to the end of my roller extension but not sure how that will pan out. I haven't had any success with those edging pads and think I'd be able to control a brush a little better. Appreciate any suggestions.

[crash.ca]

lune14, on Jun 26 2007, 01:35 PM, said:

I'm in the process of repainting my entire home (for ohhhh the 3rd time this month) LOL I was having a big (and expensive) issue deciding on just the right colors and made some HORRID mistakes in the process. In any case my 'helpers' are wearing thin... I guess they're getting tired of redoing every room. I have done all the rolling and cutting in along the baseboards but the last 24 inches of cutting in the corners and about 2 inches along the top of the wall are left. Anyone have any ideas on how I can do the higher cutting in myself? I've considered taping a cutting brush to the end of my roller extension but not sure how that will pan out. I haven't had any success with those edging pads and think I'd be able to control a brush a little better. Appreciate any suggestions.

Wow, if anyone has a solution to this, I'd be more than interested! I painted my garage 'from my chair', except for the trim...I hated to ask for help, but just couldn't figure out a way to do it myself. I did get a paint brush holder, that fits onto the extension handle, that allows the brush to be at different angles, (wonderful invention), but wasn't steady enough for the trim.
Again...any suggestions?

[Tim13]

I painted my living room, dining room and hall way from the chair, even though it turned out very well, should have just swallowed my pride and hired somebody.

For the higher parts i used a roller and extended pole, for the close work, i found a couple items very helpful, first is the Shure Line ceiling and trim edger (poor photo below) it has little rollers to steady it against the ceiling or edges and just screws into the regular paint extention pole.
The other product is also from Shure Line and is a lot wider and perfect for close quarters where a roller just makes a mess.

hope this helps.

[lune14]

Thanks guys!

Tim that is what I tried using and it ended up being a waste of time. I couldn't keep the rollers clean and was making a mess. Fortunately I tried this down lower before making a mess I wouldn't be able to fix. Maybe I should have opted for a spendier model however.

crash,
I wasn't aware they made a holder for brushes, I thought it was just the rollers and edgers. Hmmm I may have to stop at the hardware store again. Are they readily available at most paint supply stores?

Painting from the chair is really not that difficult. With the exception of the finer things we've touched on here. It's a great sense of satisfaction to me when I can paint 3 rooms, a hall and a foyer being seated (and only 5'4 to begin with) and only ask someone "Hey can you get that 2 inches from the ceiling for me please?". My only other issue is drop cloths. I tend not to use them as they just get bound up in my casters. I just take my time and am very aware of my tools and paint and haven't spilled yet! *knock wood*

Edited by lune14, 27 June 2007 - 12:01 AM.

[edlee]

I'm impressed!

Of course, this is from someone who was a terribly messy painter when AB. I doubt that I would be any less so now.
ed

[crash.ca]

Hi again
You should be able to find the paint brush 'holder' in any hardware store...I had no problem finding it at a Home Depot in Canada, (first place I looked). Wish I would have known about them when I was AB! I'm a little nervous of drop clothes because of getting wound up in my wheels, but have used a heavy canvas in areas....

[itsjustme]

Hi Everybody,

On my sleepless nights, that's as good an excuse as any, when I'm flipping through the channels, I have occasionally caught a demonstration on QVC home shopping channel for a paint and edging kit. It is supposed to be splatterless because you pour the paint into the roller rather than dipping it into a pan. And of course it looks so effortlessly easy on TV when they are doing it, edging and all. It has an extension handle. It's only like $27 plus shipping. Just go to QVC.com to check it out.

Item Number V25353
4-Piece Paint Runner Painting and Edging Kit

I don't know if this is anything like what you have been using unsuccessfully or not but I thought that I would mention it. Like I said, it looks so great on TV!

[lune14]

Thanks itsjustme, et al

I managed to get the painting done with NO drips anywhere (well except one that mysteriously found it's way into my cleavage... (siiigh could only happen to me!). I'm definitely going to check out all the products you guys have mentioned though. It never hurts to have a good "tool box" on hand. I recently found the ultimate in telescoping squeegees with a removable sheepskin wash cuff fitted on the opposite side to replace my very archaic one. I have over 30 feet of floor to ceiling windows in my home so it's been a god-send!