Angled paintbrush: A new angle on painting
Painting is a hassle. Painting the front porch railing, exterior trim or even backyard deck can seem even more daunting. But with the proper paintbrush, the perfect DIY exterior paint job is within reach.
Richmond, Va., homeowner Sherry Petersik — who, along with her husband, John, documents home repair adventures on the popular blog Young House Love — said that painting doesn’t have to be a hassle for homeowners who rely on a short-handled angled paintbrush.
Petersik prefers the two-inch variety. The tool provides her with far greater control than flat paint brushes. And it allows her to reach into odd, tight places.
When painting exterior trim on windows, she gets far less paint on the windows, which she would have to scrape off with a razor blade later.
“A lot of people are afraid to buy houses for some very superficial reasons,” Petersik said. “They don’t like a certain paint colour, for instance. If people know just how simple it can be to fix these superficial things with the right tools, they’d be more willing to buy some of these wonderful homes that are out there.” Nothing livens up a drab exterior like a fresh coat of paint. With this tool, Petersik can spruce up exterior trim, deck railings and her outdoor furniture. She estimates that where it once took her four hours to paint trim, she’s now cut that time in half thanks to her angled paintbrush.
“People tend to make painting a bigger deal in their heads than what it has to be,” Petersik said. “We’ve probably painted 30 rooms in the last few years… When you have the right tools, painting doesn’t have to be a hassle at all.”