"SteveBell" wrote in message
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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.

The effect you describe is called "hatbanding".

1. Streaking indicates insufficient coverage. Use a wider brush and
load it heavier. I like a 2"-4" sash brush. Sash brushes tend to have a
tapered end which feathers out better than a blunt end, letting you
control the edge better. After you put the paint on, drag the very end
of the hairs very lightly through the paint. This is called "tipping
off".

2. Run the the roller horizontally as close to the corner as you can
get it without putting paint on the ceiling. Make sure you have plenty
of paint on the roller. With practice and a good roller cover, you can
get within 1/4" of the corner.

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Steve Bell
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX USA

Ditto...Get yourself a 2 and a half inch Purdy Sash brush and follow Steve's
instructions....