Do Exterior Painters Really Know How To Perfectly Paint Cornices And Corners

As painters, we often get asked if we know how to perfectly paint cornices and corners, and we always reply with an emphatic yes! You might be wondering why we’re so confident in our abilities to paint cornices and corners well – because we are highly experienced Exterior Painters Melbourne wide with expert knowledge on how to do the job properly. It may seem like it’s something simple, but there are actually certain strategies that you need to follow to get great results when painting cornices and corners.

Identify Each Type of Corner or Corner Detail

There are three types of corners in a house: standard inside or outside, 45-degree cuts and mitred. Each is painted differently. Identify which type you have. Common ways to identify your cornice are by tapping on it with a hammer or checking whether it moves when pushed from side to side: If it does not move, that’s an indication that it’s nailed in; if it does, then it should be easy to move, meaning that you have an angle cut corner.

Masking off the Areas Where Paint Will Not Be Applied

Painting cornices can be difficult because of their size, but if you don’t apply enough paint in just one go, you will have leftovers that need wiping up. Thankfully, there are ways to mask off areas of your cornice while still painting all of it with a single coat. Before beginning, turn on your radio or put some music on – something that will take your mind off things. Then, begin by taping off any parts of your cornice that won’t be painted (with painter’s tape). This includes places where two pieces meet as well as any edges. If you want a clean line between two pieces of wood, use a ruler to make sure they remain perfectly straight. Next, add more tape along each edge so that you know exactly where to stop applying paint when moving from section to section.

Starting the Paint Job With the Cornice

A cornice is a piece of moulding (generally crown moulding) that forms an external continuation of a wall above. It may be made from wood, plaster, metal or other materials. The basic use of a cornice is to hide where walls meet ceilings or roofs. Its decorative purpose is to hold up understated crown mouldings or large areas of trim at wall intersections with ceilings. Before you start painting your cornice, plan on what its shape will be like.

Use Angled Paint Pad To Paint

Painting a corner is a little trickier than straight lines, but you’ll find that it’s easy once you get used to it. There are actually two methods that work equally well for getting even angles with your paintbrush; one uses a roller, and one uses a brush. Whichever method you choose, make sure to start in an inconspicuous spot so that if you make a mistake, no one will notice! This will also help you figure out what technique works best for your particular style of painting.

Use Spray Painting for the Cornices

If you want your paint job to look uniform, you’ll need a sprayer. But how do domestic painters know how to perfectly paint cornices and corners? The answer is they have an air sprayer. It enables them to deliver an even amount of paint onto a specific surface without overdoing it or leaving anything behind. Using a brush or roller for such jobs will just leave streaks where it hasn’t been applied correctly; too much, and it won’t dry correctly.

Conclusion

When Exterior Painters Melbourne wide are painting an area such as a cornice or corner, it is crucial that they use their brushes with precision. That being said, if you’re planning on hiring a domestic painter for your home, we recommend that you make sure to check whether or not they have experience when it comes to painting cornices. If they don’t, then it might be worth hiring someone else – especially if your wall-to-wall carpet is of a high value!