This article was written by Michelle Ullman, the tool expert for The Spruce. And while most paint edgers are rectangular, you’ll find triangular edgers for tackling corners. If you have lots of wall to cover, however, a larger edger will shorten your work time. If you’ll be working in tight corners or on a small stretch of wall, a correspondingly small paint edger is your best choice. Most paint edgers are fairly small, but some are larger than others. If you’ll be working up high on the walls or ceiling, this is a must-have, so be sure to check the specifications before purchasing your edger. Most-but not all-paint edgers have an attachment point for an extension pole. Some have small wheels to make movement very easy, but you’ll need to take care not to get sloppy with your work. Ideally, your paint edger glides along the wall without catching or dragging. As a general rule, pads are less expensive than rollers, but pads are likelier to leave lines in the fresh paint. Paint edgers with rollers are much like full-size paint rollers a flocked roller rotates as you move it across the wall.
Paint edgers with pads basically smear on the paint the pads are fabric with a bit of texture, so you dip the pad into the paint and then slide it across the wall. There are two basic types of paint edger: those with pads and those with rollers. What to Look for in a Paint Edger Pad or Roller But if you’re painting a room with high walls, you might prefer the Wagner Smart Edge Paint Roller ( view at Amazon), which holds paint right in the handle, eliminating the need to climb up and down your ladder every time you need more paint. That, along with its smooth performance and mess-free pad ejection feature make it our top choice.
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The Shur-Line Paint Edger Pro ( view at Amazon) solves the annoying problem of wheels tracked with paint by letting you flip the wheels out of the way while dipping the pad into your paint tray. Use it with just about any type of paint or stain. You'll appreciate the clean, neat edges you can create with this handy tool.Īdd to that the smoothly rolling wheels, the single-touch pad ejection feature–no more paint on your fingers–the swiveling handle that attaches to any standard paint extension pole, the ergonomic design that’s easy on your hands, and the soft pad that lays down paint without lint or brushstrokes, and you have a paint edger that helps even a beginner paint around trim, baseboards, and other obstacles like a pro. To the rescue: The ingenious and yet simple design of the Shur-Line Paint Edger Pro, which lets you flip the wheels up and out of the way when it’s time to reload the 4-3/4 x 3-3/4 inch replaceable pad with paint. One of the biggest annoyances when using a paint edger is dipping the pad into the paint tray and getting paint onto the edger’s wheels, which then track paint onto the wall and spoil your perfect edge. What do buyers say? 72% of 2,900+ Amazon reviewers rated this product 4 stars or above. Who else recommends it? Bob Vila and BestReviews both picked the Shur-Line Paint Edger Pro. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
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