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HeyBub[_3_]

wrote:
Here's one that's been bugging me for a while.

When I paint a room, I cut in the edges and corners with a brush. The
edges always look streaky and discolored compared to the rest of the
wall.

Using name brand paint and a narrow high-dollar brush. I'm not saying
which paint because someone will inevitably say, "Well there's your
problem right there... Brand XXX paint is no good. Get brand YYY."

You've got this beautiful roller texture up to about 1" from the edge,
then spooge. Even cutting in with 5-6 coats vs. 1-2 with the roller on
the rest of the wall.

Maybe it's the brush or your technique. Cutting in with a brush is for old
farts who learned during their 12-year apprenticeship (starting at age six)
and using the same brush they've used for 40 years, made from the mane of a
camel. A virgin camel. From Nepal. And who get paid by the hour.

Next time, try one of those edge painters with the little wheels.

Probably won't look any better, but you'll be able to tell quicker.