Even though painting is an easy project, you still need to know a few things if you want your paint job to look professional. One of the most important parts of any paint job is creating the edges. Creating clean, straight, and level lines around the edge of the walls you are painting might be the most technical and time-consuming part of your job. There are a few different ways to paint straight lines, but this article gives you a helpful tip for creating the cleanest, straightest lines, even if you have no painting experience at all.

Avoid Freehanding

Some professionals will freehand their lines. That is, they don't use any tape or special devices. To do this, you need to have a trained hand. If you have no experience painting, you should not try to freehand your lines.

Using Tape and Putty

Instead, you can use tape and painters putty to create perfect lines.This is a little-known technique that is most effective on textured surfaces. The putty can fill in gaps will inevitably form between the tape and the wall, no matter how well it is pushed down.

To create the best-looking lines, you want the tape to follow the wall lines. That is, apply the tape by hand, and don't use a level or ruler. The lines will look better if they follow the natural edges and corners of your walls.

The trick to applying the putty is to put it on very thinly. You are pretty much going to wipe it on onto the drywall, right along with the tape, and then wipe it off. This essentially means that the putty seals the edge of the tape. You want to wipe away any excess putty, so you don't actually affect the wall texture. The putty is thick enough that it won't seep underneath the tape, but it will block any gaps that the paint would otherwise seep through.

So, you can paint directly over your tape lines after the putty is applied, without fear of leaving behind a splotchy, bleeding finish. This work can be a little tedious and time-consuming. However, it is well worth it if you want to create the cleanest possible lines.

This trick might take up some of your time, but it can make your job look far more professional. All your friends and neighbors will be asking how you created such impressive looking lines. For more information on interior home painting, contact your local experts.