Alternate to masking tape when painting

[ChrisD.]

I painted a single wall in the kitchen, and while the majority is decent around the edges, there's a few bits to tidy up. I found masking tape to be pretty difficult to use to get the edges right, it was hard to get right up to the corner and when I peeled it off, sometimes it took some of the paint with it. While I don't need to do another coat, I'd like to fix the edges and wondered if there's another tool or method to use? It's a new build so one would hope all the walls and fixings are straight!

 

[ChrisD.]

Just whatever was in Homebase this weekend in the paint section. I found it a pain to use if I'm honest.

I've been looking at something like this:

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/v...PRAY_SHIELD/?gclid=CIDN_4G4684CFcW4GwodFSwFOw

 

[ChrisD.]

I've just bought a 12" paint guard off Amazon for a little over a fiver, will give that a go and see how I get on.

 

[ChrisD.]

I have a paint guard thing, works pretty well, still have to be careful and keep the guard regularly clean/wiped. As long as your edges are fairly straight.......

Paint is water based now isn't it? So should be easy to clean off. I'd hope the edges are straight, the house is 2 years old.

 

[ChrisD.]

I'm generally rubbish at DIY so doing it with my hand is a big no no!