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I can not for the life of me cut in properly when painting.
I learned the hard way not to leave masking tape on for 2 days, while you get both coats applied. NEarly cried.
Much more satisfying doing it by hand anyway. Get an angled 1 1/2" brush and a pointed one.
Two jobs I distinctly remember my dad doing at home - changing a tap washer. Wouldn't even have a clue where to start with that one.
And changing a leaf spring on a landrover. Not interested in doing that one!
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In simple jobs you can't do, I can't handle any bathroom sealant or caulking. Horrible, horrible stuff. I just end up getting it everywhere and it always looks crap. Even when using the little guide tools. Hate the stuff, especially bathroom sealant.
I have no idea how to change a tap washer or valve..... which is why we have drippy taps as I keep putting it off.
I can not for the life of me cut in properly when painting.
Use a sash brush.
Round brushes splay much more predictably than square ones and make accurate cutting in much easier for the unskilled.
I can’t handle any bathroom sealant or caulking.
Get a spray bottle filled with soapy water. Spray a little of that on before smoothing with a wet finger or smoothing tool and it'll be much smoother and less messy
Wait - you wet the walls before applying it?
Every day's a school day.
No, apply from the tube to dry substrate, then a light mist over the top with the soapy water, then smooth it off with a wet finger. the soapy water stops it sticking to the finger.
Ah, right. I haven't been doing it wrong for years then, cool.
(Not like it's something I do often, but anyway.)