two-tone painting.Any tips?

[Charlie 07]

Doing some painting at the weekend and have two colours chosen;one feature wall and secone colour for other 3 walls. Is there an easy way of getting a clean crisp line between the two? Masking tape? just a brush and a steady hand? Any gadget out there?
thanks in advance!

 

[Leo]

Low tack masking tape, and remove the tape before the paint dries! There are products out there to do this, but (based on limited experience it has to be said) I don't think the results justify the cost.

 

[huskerdu]

Use masking tape and remember to act as if it is not there, be just as careful, the masking tape is a backup, not the main defence.

Buy a new good quality brush for the edging.
Use as little paint on the brush as possible.
Have a damp cloth by your side for immediate wiping of mistakes
Work very slowly.
Do the least visible part first, as you will improve after a while.

 

[Slaphead]

you can get painters tape, blue stuff, about €7 a roll in woodies but worth it as its better than masking tape