2019 Fall Home & Garden

2019 Fall Home & Garden Video Magazine Lincoln Daily News Sept. 26, 2019 Page 23 is perfect for fine shaping, contouring, and crowned surfaces. The final shaping should be done with a flexible sand block. Using a less coarse sandpaper with a less aggressive stroke, the flexible sand block is the perfect way to finish the paint project. Paint brush: The right paint brush is crucial to accomplishing a perfect paint job. High quality brushes are going to have bristles that come to a fine point. Cheaper brushes have a blunt cut. Stiff brushes cut at an angle work better than soft nylon brushes. Paint brushes with synthetic bristles made from nylon or polyester are best for water-based latex paints. Natural or blended brushes are better for oil- based paint and finishes. A high-quality paint brush will hold more paint, apply the paint more evenly, leave less bristles stuck in the paint, and are easier to clean. It is worth the extra money to buy a quality paint brush. Paint brushes come in sizes ranging from one to six inches and have straight or angled edges. For wide, flat surfaces like walls and ceilings choose a four to 6-inch straight edge brush. Use a 3-inch to 4-inch flat brush for doors, cabinets, or shelving. A hot debate among professionals is whether to tape around trim, windows, and doors. Some argue that a DIY homeowner should tape everything, while others argue that the right paint brush will do the job. A 2-inch angled sash brush is ideal for cutting in around doors and windows. Paint trim with a 1-inch or 2-inch angled brush. Dip your brush often. Use a lot of paint. Make final brush strokes into the wet paint. Hold the paint brush before you buy. A brush should feel good in your hand and be easy for you to control. Flex the bristles to ensure they spring back into shape. How to choose the right paintbrush | This Old House Paint Roller: For large areas like a ceiling or wall, a paint roller will cover more space in less time. Like brushes, paint rollers come in different materials, as well as, different naps and sizes. A DIY painter will not regret spending a little Continued n