How to Cut in Straight Lines With a Paint Brush

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4 жыл бұрын

Aubrey demonstrates how to cut in with a paint brush to produce straight lines. A skill vital to produce quality painting projects. This video covers selecting the correct brushes, how to hold the brush and the correct method used to apply the paint.

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@billplant2020 3 жыл бұрын

Personally this is the video I’ve learnt from. All the others have millions odd views but this video done it for me. Thank you very much.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

That is brilliant news Bill, I am glad you found the video helpful 😊

@shanmugavelu953 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video with clear explanation about type of brushes and its pros and cons. Thanks for demonstrating the usage of brushes for various scenarios.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dontuno 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Aubrey for covering something that has caused me grief many times over the years. I will try your technique which I am certain will finally get the beating of this task. BTW very much enjoying your videos.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad to know that you are finding the video`s helpful. Hope all goes well with your decorating projects 😊

@lindsayo3477 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a first time painter and this video has given me confidence that I can do a decent job. Thanks Aubrey. I'll invest in decent brushes i think.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lindsay. Yes decent brushes make all the difference. Hope all goes well with your future decorating projects 😊

@Andeecee 3 жыл бұрын

I was taught that it’s better to unscrew the light switch slightly and emulsion under it (just 1/4” or so) rather than paint around it. Yes, takes 30 seconds longer but produces a much better finish.

@dh7493 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it matters to a professional painter. A good painter will be able to cut in around a fixed switch and it'll look the same as when it'd unscrewed. ✌🏼👍🏻 And Caulk!

@TRUCKSAJ 2 жыл бұрын

@@dh7493 yeah but it matters if you do change the switch at a later date...whole wall has to be repainted to blend if you dont paint behind it..and yes people do upgrade sockets for a modern finish 😉

@basketballmaven1454 Жыл бұрын

@@dh7493 don't caulk a light switch cover

@dh7493 Жыл бұрын

@@basketballmaven1454 Easy enough to cut the Caulk with a knife.

@basketballmaven1454 Жыл бұрын

it's up to you, if you remove it you won't have brush marks and it will be flawless, if you cut you will have brush marks and it could glue the cover to the wall

@sarahlove2219 3 жыл бұрын

I'm painting my first place on my own something I've never done before in my life! So thank you truly appreciate it:)

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Sarah. I hope all goes well in your new place and enjoy the decorating. 😊

@sarahlove2219 3 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating tyyyy

@anntaylor4247 9 ай бұрын

Very clear demonstration of cutting in. Thank you.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@markanderson8775 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Aubrey - much appreciated . Now to get started! 😀

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Жыл бұрын

Hope all goes well for you Mark 😊

@renostubbs8504 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video mate,we enjoyed watching this,thank you for your time and experience

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Жыл бұрын

Thank you Reno, glad you found the video helpful 😊

@shelleyalker3722 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a new subscriber after discovering your very informative videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise!!

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shelley, I am glad you are finding the video`s helpful and thank you for subscribing 😊

@1lovericklots 3 жыл бұрын

Another clear informative video, thank you

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

I am really glad that you are finding the video`s helpful Peta. I hope the bed project turned out OK. 😊

@wassupjg 3 жыл бұрын

Best cutting video on youtube, I find painting a pretty frustrating experience so appreciate the upload sir

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you found the video helpful, hope all goes well for you with your decorating projects 😊

@alexthomson7465 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same. Find painting really difficult so these vids are a real help.

@simoncattle1434 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aubrey, very helpful videos. Subscribed.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Simon, thanks for subscribing 😊

@RBC0405 9 ай бұрын

A class act as always, mate. Great video & info.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 9 ай бұрын

That`s great, thank you 😊

@s.salazar6364 3 жыл бұрын

You got a right old look of Sir Paul McCartney at distance my man. Good stuff

@chriswright4781 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for teaching us how to paint like a pro!

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 5 ай бұрын

Happy to help! 😊

@dougied4827 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent. I’m now subscribed thanks!

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome 😊

@maddiedeakin Жыл бұрын

Thank you you have such patience, you have solved 2 problems of mine

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Жыл бұрын

That is great news, hope all goes well with the decorating 😊

@skinnyman1434 3 жыл бұрын

Whelp, so much for the "angle brush being a necessity" theory. Great video, Wethanksya.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@joeblow1688 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you . Very well explained.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@davidmartin5810 2 жыл бұрын

Hi that was the best tutorial on cutting thank you I will be doing something that I have never done before is to Support your channel

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 2 жыл бұрын

That is great news David, I hope all goes well with the decorating for you 😊

@robertpanetta7912 3 ай бұрын

Excellent cutting video

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@kathywhitaker11 3 жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial Aubs! What do you use for getting those really sharp corners? I tend to use a flat lining fitch but would be open to other suggestions. 😘

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

I use the Aubrey wiggle, works ok most of the time 😊

@kathywhitaker11 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@drivechauffeur3912 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video. By the way what colour paint is that you are using around the switch ?

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful. I think the paint was Crown Soft Linen, vinyl matt.

@geoffreycooper8221 4 жыл бұрын

Two screws to undo on light switch then you can paint underneath the plate screw back when dry and why wipe paint off the brush and mess up kettle when you can just load brush pat each side on inside of kettle then paint

@woody7652 Жыл бұрын

That is a great straight line.

@jdavis460 3 жыл бұрын

When I finish painting and cleaned the brush I wrap it tightly in some paper and then the bristles keep straight and don’t splay out when you next use it.

@sarahlove2219 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful. thank you:)

@davidcaledonia5187 3 жыл бұрын

elastic band half inch from the brush head, keeps it as good as new, then wrap it up

@mattarcher9240 2 жыл бұрын

great video ,Thanks!!

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Matthew 😊

@Gforce1956 9 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness. I am returning 2 rolls of tape tomorrow. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I cut in over 150 feet in two rooms, including a darker accent wall using this method. Looked like a pro had done it.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 9 ай бұрын

That is brilliant news, so glad all went well for you 😊

@tjuliee80 3 жыл бұрын

So greatful, thank you.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Julianna 😊

@raftonpounder6696 9 ай бұрын

Grateful

@Frazer20 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the trick to paint corners where walls meet ceilings. Always found that tricky! Thanks

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest using decorators caulk for this. I have not yet done a video on this but will do in the future.

@JR3218f 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@countcliff6079 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos, I really need to know how to decorate better.

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are finding the video`s helpful and good luck with your future decorating projects Count Cliff 😊

@Drifter02222 3 жыл бұрын

thanks its helpful

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped 😊

@cmcmcm7 26 күн бұрын

Thank you !!!

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 25 күн бұрын

You're welcome! 😊

@briandavis3832 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the mid 80s I went to tech for my painting and decorating curse every Tuesday and Thursday I remember doing this to learn how to do straight lines. I think about 1986

@bitTorrenter 3 жыл бұрын

He does remind me of the typical tech college teacher. I did welding for one year and the teacher a Welsh guy would actually push your head (with mask on) closer to the weld. "Get in there!"

@dianaong4989 Ай бұрын

Hi.Before painting can i use dawn dish soap and water to clean the walls? If not what can i use to clean before painting? Thanks

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Ай бұрын

Yes, a dash of dish soap in warm water will be fine. If there are any really greasy or dirty areas then you could try sugar soap which is available in DIY and hardware stores.

@jackiejacaranda888 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video to show how to paint where the wall meets the ceiling please, as I couldn’t find it ? @Aubrey’s Absolute Decorating 🙏🏼

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jackie, sorry but I don't have a separate video on cutting in along the ceiling line. The method is the same as I show here when painting along the horizontal lines. I hope all goes well with the decorating 😊

@ertaszorlu4756 3 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you use the angle brush?

@reviewer3448 2 ай бұрын

Can you show me another close up video of you pasting wallpaper? I'd like to see what motion you are doing it in thanks.

@JJ33438 Жыл бұрын

thank you

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Joan 😊

@saddestchord7622 5 ай бұрын

Parts of this video gave me epilepsy, but it's the best I've seen on how to paint a straight line.

@StephenSmith-vs8hr 4 жыл бұрын

What brush is that PLEASE

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am using a Purdy brush. They are very popular with professional painters and decorators. The are worth paying the extra.

@jjmill5209 2 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer flat brushes over angled sash?

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do but I know many people prefer the angled brushes. For people new to decorating it may be a good idea to try both to see which one is preferable.

@jjmill5209 2 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating yes I have been thinking of trying the flat brush as I have always used the angled but I some ways I can see the flat being better in some ways

@jjmill5209 2 жыл бұрын

I'm painting my 6 panel doors now (lying flat and thinking if trying a flat for that, especially for the long flat runs

@peteredwards3592 2 жыл бұрын

Far better to partially unscrew the light switch or socket and paint behind it. Screw it back when paint is dry. Much neater job that way.

@davidcaledonia5187 3 жыл бұрын

Put an elastic band half way down the brush, straight line is then easy peasy, tricky jobs always use a good quality masking tape

@laddersman 3 жыл бұрын

i trimmed my 2 inch brush to take the splay away .

@seamusoflatcap Жыл бұрын

As he says, buy a quality brush. Take your time, don't rush and, like anything, the more you do it, the better you get.

@vickyking6876 11 ай бұрын

What a lovely man 😊

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 11 ай бұрын

You are so kind 😊

@steveurkel9440 3 жыл бұрын

Leave it to the British for painting and decorating 🍯

@yvonnemariane2265 Жыл бұрын

6:35 plate looks like it's blinking lol

@herbyhannan1675 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh arrr !!!

@thelittlebeefcake4831 2 жыл бұрын

Paul McCartney changed careers I see.

@cameltoe452 3 жыл бұрын

Is it me of does this look like Paul McCartney? Great video though. Thanks

@woodbandit9799 4 жыл бұрын

how to cut lines with paul mcartney

@briandavis3832 3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I said in one of his other videos Paul McCartney 😂😂😂 he does look like him

@nyceefx 3 жыл бұрын

@@briandavis3832 : I TH⭕️UGHT I WAS TRIPPIN , I SAW 1 ⭕️F HIS ⭕️THER VIDE⭕️S AND KEPT SAYIN HE L👀KS LIKE PAUL McCARTNEY , HE C⭕️ULD SAY HE IS A RELATIVE AND PE🌍PLE MIGHT BELIEVE HIM 🤔👀😳🤣🤣🤣

@jackwardley3626 4 жыл бұрын

what are those fat hog pure bristles like compared to hamilton perfection's

@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the first brushes I bought back in the 70`s when I was at college, 2 shiny new Hamilton Perfections. I have stuck with the Hamiltons for oil based and like many, have tried other types along the way. Some types of the fat hogs are mixed filament and not pure bristle. Looking at decorators forums the reviews are ok but most are sticking with their preferred brushes.

@jackwardley3626 4 жыл бұрын

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating i only use hamilton perfections pure bristle for near enough everything

@PatrickCruz-dx1oe Жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer of paint?

@tobytollefsen8802 2 жыл бұрын

You look like Paul McCartney.

@zabzab1231 3 жыл бұрын

Just use Frog Tape - much easier

@oz2776 3 жыл бұрын

Purdey brushes and trade paint. Go cheap equals crap finish

@sameryousif1837 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate, try to bring nice and professional camera to help people watch clearly. Please reply to my comments. Thank you

@timludkin1821 4 жыл бұрын

It's not a nice straight line

@ronaldochambers1107 3 жыл бұрын

@@tonygreen7843 Bearing in mind he's talking as he does the job so not giving it his full attention, it seems a pretty good effort - and he could always go back and refine it. I doubt you can walk and chew gum at the same time.