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Paint a Room Series: How to Cut In

Professional painter Jim Lacey guides you through the proper technique for cutting in interior paint.

By Jim Lacey
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How to Cut In Interior Paint
Professional painter Jim Lacey guides you through the proper technique for cutting in interior paint.
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      When it comes to cutting in with final paint, nothing can replace a steady hand holding a high quality brush. In this Build Like a Pro video, professional painter Jim Lacey demonstrates the proper technique for getting solid, straight lines against baseboard and trim. 

      Don’t miss Jim’s step-by-step slideshow: Cutting In Trim and Corners

      Videos in the Series

      • Video Series: How to Paint a Room

        Pro painter Jim Lacey demonstrates simple tips and techniques for caulking, masking, priming, and painting..

      • Paint a Room Series: Washing Your Walls

        Learn how to properly wash interior walls for a professional interior paint job.

      • Paint a Room Series: Caulking Baseboard and Trim

        Follow along with a painting pro as he demonstrates techniques for applying paintable caulk to baseboard and trim.

      • Paint a Room Series: Masking for Interior Paint

        Learn professional techniques for masking a room before applying paint.

      • Paint a Room Series: Priming Walls for Paint

        Learn how to properly prime a wall for interior paint, including tips on primer types and how to roll out a smooth finish.

      • Paint a Room Series: Painting Interior Trim

        Professional painter Jim Lacey demonstrates techniques for addressing trim during the interior painting process.

      • Paint a Room Series: How to Cut In

        Professional painter Jim Lacey guides you through the proper technique for cutting in interior paint.

      • Paint a Room Series: Cleaning Brushes and Rollers

        If you want a high quality paint job, you have to take care of your tools.

      Previous: Paint a Room Series: Painting Interior Trim Next: How to Load Paint onto a Brush The Professional Way

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