Avoiding paint on walls when painting trim and baseboards

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What’s the best method for painting trim and baseboards cleanly without getting paint on the adjacent walls?

Thanks!

[Downaski]

A good way to paint trim and baseboards cleanly is to use painter’s tape along the edges to protect the walls. Using an angled brush and painting slowly helps too. Another option is carefully “cutting in” (painting the edges by hand with a brush) without tape for a neat finish.

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What works well for painting the corners where the baseboard and wall come together?

[Downaski]

For painting the corners where the baseboard meets the wall, an angled brush provides better control. Gently dragging the brush along the corner helps prevent overlap onto the wall. Painter's tape can also be useful for a cleaner line, but it’s important to press it down firmly to avoid paint seeping underneath. Painting in small sections and working carefully usually results in a neater finish.