Adjacent walls - 2 different colours

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Painting a feature wall. The adjacent walls will be a different colour.

Any tips for getting a straight line where the 2 walls meet.

Is a trusty steady hand the best way or do you decorators have any handy tips?

Thanks
 
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Yes MK1 steady hand and a good brush (like a purdy) is the best way. I've tried masking tape and gadgets with wheels pads and whatnot, really just gimmicks! :ROFLMAO:
Hard to explain, but increasing or easing pressure on the brush to get the bristles to follow the line can be better than moving the brush from side to side.(y)
 
as above a decent brush like Purdy is the way to go

run some folded sandpaper down the corner a few times to give you a clean line to work with. Frog tape is also an option if you aren't confident.

Good luck
 
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Fine bead of caulk, lightly run a nail or similar point down pre the caulk setting.

Makes the couple of mm next to the corner smooth so the bristles dont jump and gives a centre mark to work to.
 

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