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How to Properly Use a Paint Brush

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Applying and Distributing Paint on the Wall: Larger Flat Areas


If painting a larger wall area and not cutting in, you will use a different technique in applying and distributing the paint.
  • Holding the paint brush at about a 45 degree angle, paint the area using several diagonal strokes. Again, press the brush against the wall just enough to flex the bristles. It's OK if the paint goes on a little heavy here.
  • Next, distribute the paint on the large flat area with horizontal strokes.

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