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People sometimes ask me how I get such a nice line when I cut in. There are two reasons for this, the first being experience. When I first started painting I taped everything and no matter what tape you use there will always be bleeding. My dad taught me how to cut in and I have never looked back. The more I painted the better I got at cutting in. I can even do it with either hand. The second reason is my paint brush of choice. The Wooster Softip is my go to. I have used other, more expensive brushes...

While the bathroom is often the smallest room in the house, the thought of repainting it can be daunting. A little bit of planning and a little bit of prep go a long way! Remember the most important rule: Don't rush it.  Prepping the Bathroom: Scrape or sand any imperfections. Use a scraper to remove any flaking paint or paint that's separated from the wall. Sand down any large bumps or raised spaces from nails, screws, anchors etc. Vacuum, or dust the walls. A microfiber towel or an old t-shirt work great. Just be sure to use a cloth and...

There are a million different paint brushes to choose from when you're gathering supplies for painting. Flat, angled, natural, synthetic - there are only a few of the many types of brushes you may come across! Rather than taking a guess and hoping for the best, let's take a look at all of the different types of brushes available on the market. Natural Bristle Brushes - These types of brushes are best used for oil-based paints. They're also a good choice of clear coats or stains. The split ends and natural fibers of the animal hair soak up the paint...

Here at Kush Paint Co. we recently had someone ask about repainting or painting kitchen cabinets. We have set off to compile a set of must-read articles and a few videos to help you feel confident and informed enough to tackle painting cabinets of any kind! Any big paint project requires a bit of knowledge about what to expect and some flexibility and acceptance that things aren't always going to go 100% according to plan. We suggest giving these articles a read before starting your project, to help give you an idea of how big this project actually is!  ...