Faux Finishing - painting straight line where faux stucco meets wood trim
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sarahbenson
05-19-08, 06:47 AM
Sigh. I've been painting with a VERY small brush to try to create a straight line where the faux stucco'd wall meets the wood trim. (It was faux-stucco'd at least 10 years ago). I'm not having much luck. Two issues: the stucco plaster stuff doesn't meet the trim at a straight right angle - more like a curved angle. And the stucco plaster is bumpy. The brush I'm using is used for a child's paint kit - very few bristles. The wall paint is lilac and the trim paint is white. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
chfite
05-19-08, 09:41 AM
You might try a paint edger, the pad with wheels on its edge.
marksr
05-19-08, 04:40 PM
The simpliest way would be to slop the paint on the wall and not get overly worried about the woodwork then lightly sand and repaint the white woodwork.
Or you could keep a damp rag handy and wipe off any paint that gets on the trim. Taping off the trim might work but there is a good chance that some paint will seep under the tape :eek:
Or you could keep a damp rag handy and wipe off any paint that gets on the trim. Taping off the trim might work but there is a good chance that some paint will seep under the tape :eek:
moike
05-24-08, 02:17 AM
For beginners, like me, get yourself some 1" 3M blue painters tape. Lay the tape in a straight line along the wood/stucco edge. Press the seam of the tape as much as you can with a finger. Then, take a credit card and press its edge against the same tape seam.
Load your brush LIGHTLY with a small amount of paint. Use a gentle dabbing motion moving the bristles away (not towards!) from the tape seam.(this is to ensure no paint seeps under the tape) Work in sections. After you complete one section remove the tape immediately. Do not leave the tape on the wall and let the paint dry.
Some paint may seep thru. Use a foam brush to touch up the wood.
All this may not be necessary if youre experienced. Ive seen alot of skilled DIY'ers use nothing more than a high quality angled brush, loaded with the right amount of paint, and a steady hand to make perfectly straight paint lines :)
Load your brush LIGHTLY with a small amount of paint. Use a gentle dabbing motion moving the bristles away (not towards!) from the tape seam.(this is to ensure no paint seeps under the tape) Work in sections. After you complete one section remove the tape immediately. Do not leave the tape on the wall and let the paint dry.
Some paint may seep thru. Use a foam brush to touch up the wood.
All this may not be necessary if youre experienced. Ive seen alot of skilled DIY'ers use nothing more than a high quality angled brush, loaded with the right amount of paint, and a steady hand to make perfectly straight paint lines :)