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ANYONE CAN PAINT LIKE A PROFESSIONAL IF THEY KNOW THE RIGHT HACKS

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A different angle

Painting trim, or the ornamentation you find around door frames, fireplaces, and the like, is notoriously tricky. The border obviously needs to be painted properly because it is pure decoration, but the creases and patterns make it a challenge.

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Using an angled brush can help you cover each nook and cranny with the least amount of mistakes and will reduce the need for placing protective tape everywhere. The angled brush helps the paint get into every crevice with ease.

Wipe off the excess

Painting trim, even with the help of an angled brush, can still leave some stains or errant drops of paint that might drip off the brush, or even an accidental stroke of paint on the surface around the trim if you’re not careful.

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But there’s an easy fix to any such accidents. The matter’s as simple as keeping a wet rag on you at all times to quickly wipe off any paint droplets or swatches that may make an unnecessary appearance. It’s simple and effective.

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