Painting around glass

Projectx

I'm painting a door which has some glass panels. Any ideas on how to paint around glass and leave a nice edge.
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mickdw

Projectx wrote: »

I'm painting a door which has some glass panels. Any ideas on how to paint around glass and leave a nice edge.
Thanks

A good brush and take it slow.
Some people find a tapered/ angled brush to be a big help at getting at the corners.

O.A.P

Mask up around the edges of the glass first with tape, this will probably take longer than the painting if done right but worth it.

dodzy

As above, and have a fresh Stanley blade handy when it's all dry to tidy up any imperfections.

Projectx

Thanks for info.

I'm using Crown quick dry gloss.. pure brilliant white. It certainly does what it says on the tin when it says quick dry. Its so quick its difficult to use ( for me !). It makes painting panel doors or around glass very tricky due to fast drying.

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gutteruu

Just get the wide masking tape. Put middle of tape into corner between glass and wood (so you have tape on glass and sides). Run a stanley knife down corner and peel tape off wood piece leaving tape on glass. Takes a fraction of time and gives a perfect edge. Brush away as quickly and roughly as you like then.

dhog4n

For plain glass I take my time with a brush and use a stanley blade to tidy it up after it has dried. For patterned or frosted glass I use a light cloth or kitchen towel with white spirit to clean up any drips immediately as it's very difficult to get dry paint off patterned glass.

I find masking tape more trouble than it's worth as the paint can sometimes soak under the edges of the tape, particularly on patterned glass.

mrcheez

dhog4n wrote: »

I find masking tape more trouble than it's worth as the paint can sometimes soak under the edges of the tape, particularly on patterned glass.

This. I spotted some tape in B&Q a while back that purports to be specifically designed to stop paint getting under the edges, might be worth checking out, although it's notably more expensive than the bog standard.

irelandspurs

A little tip when using water based paint Is to wipe the woodwork down with a clean damp cloth just before applying the paint.

Projectx

Thanks for all above.
What is the reason for using the damp cloth.
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michael999999

irelandspurs wrote: »

A little tip when using water based paint Is to wipe the woodwork down with a clean damp cloth just before applying the paint.

In 18 years painting I have never heard this before!

game4it70

michael999999 wrote: »

In 18 years painting I have never heard this before!

Me neither and i'm at it since 1988 :eek:

irelandspurs

michael999999 wrote: »

In 18 years painting I have never heard this before!

It allows it to flow better and stops it drying out as quickly as it does.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbJuhjUG4bI

Projectx

Thanks for all the help.
I watched the Dulux video as suggested. It suggests wetting the brush and the door. I'm going to give it a try and see what happens.
Thanks.