For the baseboards, just wedge something under them to protect the
carpet. Old venetian blind slats work great. You can also use heavy
kraft paper.

If your ceiling is fairly smooth, I've found that Sherline roller pads
work great for the wall to ceiling intersection. You can also do it
by hand with a good brush. Follow up immediately by painting the wall
to maintain a wet edge.

It's always better to bring the white ceiling paint a tad down from
the absolute corner. (approx. 1/16 - 1/8" down) Wall paint that gets
extended past the corner and onto the ceiling usually looks very
noticable.

I rarely use masking tape for interior painting.

Also buy the best quality brushes, rollers, paint.


"Mango" wrote in message ...
I want to do a good job painting the interior of my home. I need some tips
on painting the baseboards without ruining the carpeting.

I also want to paint the ceiling and have a nice STRAIGHT line of where the
walls meet the ceiling.

Please share your tips of what materials you use etc. etc etc.

Thanks

Mango