Wagner had the best trimmer same engineering as this one but contained the paint in the handle which solved the problem of getting paint on the edge guard when loading up that one. It came in useful when doing contrasting paint colors. Still at the end of the day a good brush and a little practice with a steady hand is the fastest. Also if you get paint on the wood trim take a 3 inch putty knife wrap the blade tightly with a slightly damp cloth and run it down the trim this removes the oops and leaves a nice straight paint line.
Accrubrush and ready to test it in about 2 weeks. I had looked into Wagner but since my paint is a bit thicker not sure how well it will float from Wagner's handle to the roller.
I own the Accubrush. The limitation is NOT the 1/8" gap you see in the video.He could have corrected that by adjusting the mini brush.The limitation IS having a straight and smooth edge to guide your Accubrush along.If you have textured ceilings. Forget it. If you have trim that is flush, forget it.There are instances where the Accubrush just can't work.I recommend using painter's tape and clear-drying caulk, then pull the tape while paint is still wet. Better edge than anything done by hand.
The sureline edger works very well if you apply the paint onto the pad with a small roller or brush. Only apply the paint 1/2 away from the edge on the pad & start away from the trim & with medium/light pressure work twords the trim about 2 feet per load. I am a painting contractor & some gadgets work, some dont, however the more time you have behind a brush the better youll get. Purdy brushes are more difficult to cut a straight line with as the bristles have become larger & very rigid. Try a wooster alpha brush or a proform contractor brush with smaller/thinner- softer bristles for smoother/ light texure walls & a wooster chinex brush for heavier textured walls. 😎😎😎😎😎
It is very clear that many "pro" painters won't try or "don't" like the product because it doesn't meet their standards. That is OK but the target market is DIY'ers that aren't going to pay for professional painters to do their projects. I am just finishing up painting the exterior of my house. I get lots of compliments from people walking their dogs and neighbors etc. My house is pretty difficult in spots. Uneven ground and a split level makes it a little scary. I think the most important part of painting was the CUT IN work. From the street it looks fine, but I see it at ladder level and wish I was more talented because I will never get the experience needed to do perfect cut ins. So next time I may buy one of these (interior only). Great review. I think the product is overpriced but good for doing it yourself.
It looks like it will help a lot of people get their work done. I appreciate this video. If I end up getting one I will use your link. Thanks for doing a fair review...I subscribed!!!
Nice review and thank you. We get it, you professional painters think it sucks, you can do better etc. No doubt you can and this tool is not for you. This tool is for the DIY'er that can never cut with a brush. I cant stand using tape. The straight edge works for me sometimes and the sure shoot works sometimes as well but this tool seems to be the best for the DIY'er
I'm a professional painting contractor (as many of you guys commenting on this video) I don't like how in the video it leaves a unpainted gap between the wall and trim doesn't look very professional, the trick to cutting in clean lines against trim work for me has always been by cutting in your tape the paint can't bleed through the tape if it's not "globbed" on there by dipping your full brush and putting it right against your tape you don't have to cut it in perfectly like when cutting against a ceiling either just remember less is more, I do this and pull my tape after 2 coats with flawless results 99% of the time, sure there will be a touch up or 2 here in there but still looks better and is right against the edge of the trim and looks professional unlike what it looks like with this tool lol good video tho appreciate the honest review on this tool :)
In defense of this tool tho... I could see using it on commercial jobs where they want a coat of the exact same color just to "freshen up" the space where meticulous detail isn't required (like in a customers million dollar home lol) in this case I could see this tool as a good investment for production painting to save time and sundry costs :)
Thanks for taking the time to comment and mentioning many things to consider. I've globbed on the paint when using tape and had issues of it working its way through. I appreciate your advice.
They make an MX model for just $39 on Amazon and it works better than the $100 model. The $100 model does not work well on a pole and the MX has a handle and no pole so you are close enough to have the control you need. I can paint faster and make a cleaner line with the MX than a professional painter using a brush.You can adjust the brush on the MX to have no gap whatsoever and paint right up to the edge. You need to roll an inch away from the wall with the shield open after you load up the roller to avoid getting too much paint on the shield which then could get on the trim.If you know how to use this tool properly it is amazingly fast and accurate. Most of the videos I have seen slam this product because they are not using it properly.
@@billprezioso3677 you do not need to do any of those things if you use it correctly. I have cut and rolled a 10'x12' bedroom in 40 minutes myself using the Accubrush and an 18" roller so it is unbelievably less work. Most professional painters take 2 to 2 1/2 hours to cut and roll a room.
Im a professional painter been painting about 30 yrs now but in the very beginning i tried everything except for this new accubrush well, to tell you the truth I'll stay with the old school way hell i been painting so long now that i can cut twice as fast then that accubrush LoL
I would say that people that can cut in paint with a trim brush are blessed with a talent. This tool is for those who aren't equipped to properly manage a trim brush in a timely manner.
it isnt a gift, it time at it, where you learn what angle you hold an angular brush to the line to cut in. Purdy brushes hold the knife edge inward. My 15 yr old Purdy brush does not feather out the bristles. Wet the brush with water or solvent thinner if solvent paint is the choice. Shake out the wetting agent. Reason to wet bristles,keeps paint from drying out bristles half way up brush that cause bristles to spread out and lock in a bad brush knife edge at tip. Next , never work out of paint can, yes I said it ,its are real amature approach. Fill another bucket with about 3 inches of paint. Dip brush light and quick, tap both sides of brush to inside of bucket sides, it loads brush properly and secures a dripless brush. You dont scrape off paint on one side, only after you've left brush sitting down in paint for a break is this done. Loading a smooth wet brush increases spead and flow. You dont always dip the whole width of the brush,sometimes just a portion of the angular tip. This is just my 42 yrs as a painting contractor hold and using a brush. Applying more or less paint to a line as you moving in to make it straight.
Eric Chambers I wish I can meet you so I can challenge you to cut a regular size house of course using our favorite brushes I haven't meet my match yet mi amigo . I also can roll a room in 3 min perfectly clean and nicely rolled
I use this, then once it’s dry I got and cut the little gap with a brush. The brush glides a lot smoother over the glossy paint compared to the primer, and makes edging a lot easier
Me and my buddy thought of this seventeen years ago . He who hesitates is lost ! But honestly, I can cut with a brush pretty quick. Some stuff I mask . Biggest factor, don’t use Behr paint! lol
Adam R A lot of people don’t care for it . It has gotten better over the years to be honest though . When it first came out it was like water . I myself prefer Benjamin Moore . I like a thicker paint . It covers better and there are no drips . But some guys even pros use Behr . Personal preference .
Seems like it would help me with carpal tunnel, better than dropping brushes after painting for 20 years. Or for new guys or day help since we all know its near impossible to find good help. But I can cut a room out in 20 minutes myself with just a good 3" angle sash Purdy, and I'd still give it a try. Prob not that great on stucco surfaces. If it speeds up the job considering all my variables then its worth it. If it's just another spring time doohickey they come out with, I have lots of those in a junk pile. Speed = profit
The Accu-brush works great on smooth surfaces and is easier on the hands. When I do cut-ins with with a 2.5" brush, I often have to take a break because of hand fatigue. I'm switching to a Purdy brush and will see if the handle fits my hand better.
@@dodgeramsport01 He said he would do another one in a few weeks. I was hoping he would show the micro adjustment. But like so many RUclips videos, that was 5 years ago, and Nothing.
Accubrush also is another material and size then ur wall roller roll so ur gonna get that picture frame look..one texture from accubrush one texture from main. Roller
Nice video. I love my trim brushes (Corona is our favorite here in VA), but when I get lazy, I use the Accubrush. Suggest using a small paint pole for that part under the window or use the handheld model, not that you can't do what you did, but it might be easier.
@markthomasbuilder Thanks for the video. Super helpful. I would love to see what your opinion is after a serious project to see if you opinion changes about the accubrush. Would love to see another video about it! Thanks for the review either way!
I own and operate a painting company for 23 years now...If there is a product that will save on labour costs and increase profits "great"...unfortunately,a product like this is always purchased by the weekend warriors and used once due to they don't work...maybe a do it yourself "er" would be fine with the cut line being off by 3/16 of an inch,but with paying clients we would not get paid with results like that....defeats the purpose of buying it if you have to finish cut the wall and top areas...$100 to use once like all the ones before it and never use again...for professionals your talent lies in your cut lines that you do with your brush
What? No close up of the actual "work" to show the 2-3 mm "white" spot where the brush didn't get all the way up to the wood trim? Plus this also assumes that the surface you are butting up to is both smooth and straight, i.e. at a 90 deg. angle from the surface your are applying the paint to. Not the case with some fancier crown mouldings.
I just tried the razor blade method and it worked great. I didn’t have any bleeding at all because I pressed down on the tape edge with the end of a paint stir stick.
I watched some videos by the Idaho Painter and I learned the exact same thing. I now go right to the edge. This Accubrush micro brush can be adjusted further out to get the paint to the trim.
Mark did you ever do a video showing this product doing a full room? I'm considering this product to edge in my unpainted garage walls. What do you think?
You never showed the edge after the ‘micro adjustment’. Although that ride side pass did show it does a nice job in not getting on the trim, for my purposes, that gap is way too big in the two rooms I’m about to work on because I’m using darker colors in eggshell to semi-gloss white trim work. What did it look like after the ‘micro adjustment’?????
I bought one of these years ago, but never used it. I might drag it out and see if I can get that micro brush fitting into the corner properly. That seems to be the issue with all these edging solutions.
I'm planning on revisiting this tool in another upcoming video. I'm going to compare it against a 2.5" trim brush and see if I can get the paint right on the trim with no gap.
I have never used this product... but I am assuming it is useless when cutting into a popcorn style ceiling. Wouldn't the edger damage the finish? And as with the cheap edger blocks, does the fold in shield eventually get paint on it?
+Robert Bridel I occasionally clean the paint off around the shield, as I'm using it. If the popcorn goes right to the edge, then it won't work well. I have a stomped finish ceiling, but the inside corner is smooth enough to use an edger. I hope that helps.
Will this work on my walls that run up to my ceiling , it’s got a 30ft run on each side at a 35-45 degree angle going 20-25ft up. Wondering if the paint roller head can adjust for angle or could be used on angle ceiling to cut in?
markthomasbuilder we just use yellow tape or white tape (some call it yellow some call it white tape) just the 3m 2020 tape it's 3x as cheap as the blue tape and does the same job for less
Aldi Center's work when you first pay no more for the first 5 minutes after using more and more to get into it gets sloppy and sloppier. It's good for the first 5 minutes when it's brand-new this one too. I bought the high end of the one and only thing you get with a high-end one of those who use a pole. That's it.
Hi there yea im thinkn about getting the accubrush xt soon you still like it? And is it better then anything else out there ?cuz i deffently want the best you lol
I haven't taken on any painting projects since making this video. It worked well for me at the time of making the video. I'm planning on painting in another month. I can post back then.
most painful part of painting is doing the edging.ceiling to wall, or wall to wall corners. Then trim around doors and windows. I used the wagner, and it isn't too bad, but I might lube up the rollers internal "bearing" to make it roller better. What sucks is it doesn't have the same roller texture if you are using a different brand 12 inch roller
@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks may try it out on it and see for my self I may have a outside house job that this may work great for on high to reach places
Paul Lynch Very true! People see the cost of a Purdy, $14 for one angled brush. So they freak out and end up getting the cheap $5 non-angled brush. Then wonder why trim is so difficult and looks like crap!! I know this, because that used to be me! Lol 😂
+Laura PM Sorry, I didn't get to that project yet. I have some other items to review first. My office painting will hopefully happen this winter. I'll post a the video as soon as I get a chance.
I like having both actually. I've watched some painters videos about cutting in with a 2.5" brush. I've watched their videos and learned quite a bit. It still takes some practice to get the hang of it.
Oh ok then cool ty for the video and for the demo looking forward to hearing from you k so plz let me know im looking for the best and hopefully that will be it but if not then with ur opinion let me know what is
Disappointed I didn't get to see how close it got to the edge after you adjusted the brush! The right side is way to far away for my liking. No way! 1/8 inch is too much space. Thanks for review!!
It appears that you still have to cut in with a brush. That gadget does the same thing as the pad type with the wheels. I was hoping this would work. Would save so much time.
You can load more paint on this roller, compared to a pad type, giving you better results. I think the pros are going to stick with their trim brushes, but the homeowners may like this.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I watched another video that showed how the little brush could be adjusted to take care of that little gap. Would be perfect if this was true. Thanks.
markthomasbuilder I do all my cutting by hand and to think I would pay $100 for a tool that is basically useless, there shouldn't be a gap at all period.
I saw the advertising I was bought it one and used it but my supervisor he want kick me out because I damge the frames 😂 so I come back again with brush much much better
garth miller simple answer it doesn't work... it follows the line of the trim or ceiling so if it's crunchy (what I call it) or uneven then it will look that way
@@MarkThomasBuilder + One thing though, some days are much better than others, and sometimes I will tape because the woodwork is brand new or something. I was so excited to see this product, only to see the issues that you and other people had with this project. Isn't cleanup tough with this?
Thanks, I think all paint cleanup is a lot of work. lol! I'd say it's a little time consuming, but not too bad. The little trim brush and moving parts need some attention.
markthomasbuilder I get immaculate results with my frog tape and i can tape a room in 5-10 mins easy. Trick is to use long strips and dont think ab it too much
I haven't done any painting in awhile. I believe the little brush could be adjusted to shrink the gap. The medal edge didn't scrape at all when I used it. The biggest limitation is that it won't paint inside corners.
what’s the value of your time? Edge all day or In an hour? have multiple houses? To me my time my time is worth way more And if your paying a mortgage on a house your trying to flip... each day is Money... the faster you get it done the better If it’s your own home and you don’t have the money... then use a brush. Who cares.
@@foolishwolf3700 exactly, I do apartment maintenance/Make Readys at a retirement community. Most of the apartments are getting a full color change upon move out. Cut in on the 1 bedrooms takes a long time to cut in and I feel like at this point it would make more sense to spend time taping/bagging off and using an airless sprayer at this point
last cut in job I did I used painters tape and a small roller with one coat paint and was able to roll against tape. No brush and removed tape right after. Easy and worked pretty well. 10/10
One of the most abused trades in existence. Everyone thinks they can paint but few of them do it well. They tell themselves once they finish their botch job that it's ok bc they didn't pay somebody to do it.
J W I am just a DYI homeowner. The most difficult part of painting is the trim. I used to tape everything, what a pain in the a**! A pro painter showed me the technique to just use the brush and looks good. So that's how I do it, BUT it probably takes me 5 times longer than a pro AND the pro work would probably look better. Lol
So, exactly why didn’t you make the fine adjustment to eliminate the small gap then show us? Really didn’t help me make up my mind at all. Thanks for the effort though.
I figured it was close enough for my basement that I was painting. I didn't want to get paint on my trim. If I make the video again, I'll make the micro adjustment.
baseboard is easiest to cut in after the walls are painted, no tape start with ceiling and casing, then walls , then base, no tape tape flooring at baseboard brush, brush, brush
Slamina Ytrap you use tape on your baseboard mostly to keep the spit from your roller off of it ;) unless you cut in your trim after doing your wall or like little splatter marks all over your baseboards lol
i know how to paint, roll, cut in what ever, i been painting for years this product is for do it yourselfers who think they can do it themselves but in turn realize they should of hired a pro in the first place if tape is needed then i use tape i know about splatter lol
Slamina Ytrap best way to paint a room in my opinion is shoot your ceilings and trim including baseboard then cut and roll your walls way faster then cutting in your baseboards afterwards I speak from experience :) we used to cut our base last
I won’t even give those products my m9ney…I’m old school…and I’m all about a brush and tape from time to time when needed..I don’t know what jobs you do..but no one I know would let that gap slide…
Wish you had made the adjustment on the brush and then did a close up of the paint at the trim edge. A 1/8" gap is way too much. I can do much better and almost as quickly with trim brush. This is an expensive item that I'd be willing to buy only if I could cut in as well as my brush but save time.
Wagner had the best trimmer same engineering as this one but contained the paint in the handle which solved the problem of getting paint on the edge guard when loading up that one. It came in useful when doing contrasting paint colors. Still at the end of the day a good brush and a little practice with a steady hand is the fastest. Also if you get paint on the wood trim take a 3 inch putty knife wrap the blade tightly with a slightly damp cloth and run it down the trim this removes the oops and leaves a nice straight paint line.
Accrubrush and ready to test it in about 2 weeks. I had looked into Wagner but since my paint is a bit thicker not sure how well it will float from Wagner's handle to the roller.
I own the Accubrush. The limitation is NOT the 1/8" gap you see in the video.He could have corrected that by adjusting the mini brush.The limitation IS having a straight and smooth edge to guide your Accubrush along.If you have textured ceilings. Forget it. If you have trim that is flush, forget it.There are instances where the Accubrush just can't work.I recommend using painter's tape and clear-drying caulk, then pull the tape while paint is still wet. Better edge than anything done by hand.
The sureline edger works very well if you apply the paint onto the pad with a small roller or brush. Only apply the paint 1/2 away from the edge on the pad & start away from the trim & with medium/light pressure work twords the trim about 2 feet per load.
I am a painting contractor & some gadgets work, some dont, however the more time you have behind a brush the better youll get.
Purdy brushes are more difficult to cut a straight line with as the bristles have become larger & very rigid.
Try a wooster alpha brush or a proform contractor brush with smaller/thinner- softer bristles for smoother/ light texure walls & a wooster chinex brush for heavier textured walls.
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I've used that one quite a bit. The only issue is if paint gets in the roller wheels. Other than that, I've had success with it.
@@MarkThomasBuilder it seems to get on the wheels no matter what, i just make a habit of keeping a clean rag to wipe the wheels every time
It is very clear that many "pro" painters won't try or "don't" like the product because it doesn't meet their standards. That is OK but the target market is DIY'ers that aren't going to pay for professional painters to do their projects. I am just finishing up painting the exterior of my house. I get lots of compliments from people walking their dogs and neighbors etc. My house is pretty difficult in spots. Uneven ground and a split level makes it a little scary. I think the most important part of painting was the CUT IN work. From the street it looks fine, but I see it at ladder level and wish I was more talented because I will never get the experience needed to do perfect cut ins. So next time I may buy one of these (interior only). Great review. I think the product is overpriced but good for doing it yourself.
Thanks! It's a little pricey, I'll admit. So far, it's the best cutting in tool that I've found for the DIY'er.
It looks like it will help a lot of people get their work done. I appreciate this video. If I end up getting one I will use your link. Thanks for doing a fair review...I subscribed!!!
I wish you would've made the micro adjustment to show just how close it can go
Nice review and thank you. We get it, you professional painters think it sucks, you can do better etc. No doubt you can and this tool is not for you. This tool is for the DIY'er that can never cut with a brush. I cant stand using tape. The straight edge works for me sometimes and the sure shoot works sometimes as well but this tool seems to be the best for the DIY'er
I'm a professional painting contractor (as many of you guys commenting on this video) I don't like how in the video it leaves a unpainted gap between the wall and trim doesn't look very professional, the trick to cutting in clean lines against trim work for me has always been by cutting in your tape the paint can't bleed through the tape if it's not "globbed" on there by dipping your full brush and putting it right against your tape you don't have to cut it in perfectly like when cutting against a ceiling either just remember less is more, I do this and pull my tape after 2 coats with flawless results 99% of the time, sure there will be a touch up or 2 here in there but still looks better and is right against the edge of the trim and looks professional unlike what it looks like with this tool lol good video tho appreciate the honest review on this tool :)
In defense of this tool tho... I could see using it on commercial jobs where they want a coat of the exact same color just to "freshen up" the space where meticulous detail isn't required (like in a customers million dollar home lol) in this case I could see this tool as a good investment for production painting to save time and sundry costs :)
Thanks for taking the time to comment and mentioning many things to consider. I've globbed on the paint when using tape and had issues of it working its way through. I appreciate your advice.
What about when you have textured drywall and you cant get the tape to seal. Is there a trick to that?
They make an MX model for just $39 on Amazon and it works better than the $100 model. The $100 model does not work well on a pole and the MX has a handle and no pole so you are close enough to have the control you need. I can paint faster and make a cleaner line with the MX than a professional painter using a brush.You can adjust the brush on the MX to have no gap whatsoever and paint right up to the edge. You need to roll an inch away from the wall with the shield open after you load up the roller to avoid getting too much paint on the shield which then could get on the trim.If you know how to use this tool properly it is amazingly fast and accurate. Most of the videos I have seen slam this product because they are not using it properly.
Seems like a lot of work just keeping it clean,keeping the shield clean, wiping the end of the roller with a rag and such.
@@billprezioso3677 you do not need to do any of those things if you use it correctly. I have cut and rolled a 10'x12' bedroom in 40 minutes myself using the Accubrush and an 18" roller so it is unbelievably less work. Most professional painters take 2 to 2 1/2 hours to cut and roll a room.
Man, I njust found through experience that using a good brush with good technique is hard to beat
Im a professional painter been painting about 30 yrs now but in the very beginning i tried everything except for this new accubrush well, to tell you the truth I'll stay with the old school way hell i been painting so long now that i can cut twice as fast then that accubrush LoL
I would say that people that can cut in paint with a trim brush are blessed with a talent. This tool is for those who aren't equipped to properly manage a trim brush in a timely manner.
it isnt a gift, it time at it, where you learn what angle you hold an angular brush to the line to cut in. Purdy brushes hold the knife edge inward. My 15 yr old Purdy brush does not feather out the bristles.
Wet the brush with water or solvent thinner if solvent paint is the choice. Shake out the wetting agent. Reason to wet bristles,keeps paint from drying out bristles half way up brush that cause bristles to spread out and lock in a bad brush knife edge at tip. Next , never work out of paint can, yes I said it ,its are real amature approach.
Fill another bucket with about 3 inches of paint. Dip brush light and quick, tap both sides of brush to inside of bucket sides, it loads brush properly and secures a dripless brush. You dont scrape off paint on one side, only after you've left brush sitting down in paint for a break is this done. Loading a smooth wet brush increases spead and flow.
You dont always dip the whole width of the brush,sometimes just a portion of the angular tip. This is just my 42 yrs as a painting contractor hold and using a brush. Applying more or less paint to a line as you moving in to make it straight.
Eric Chambers I wish I can meet you so I can challenge you to cut a regular size house of course using our favorite brushes I haven't meet my match yet mi amigo . I also can roll a room in 3 min perfectly clean and nicely rolled
No you can't.
Marcos Castillo lol 3 mins. you would have splatter on the ceiling to roll that fast
I use this, then once it’s dry I got and cut the little gap with a brush. The brush glides a lot smoother over the glossy paint compared to the primer, and makes edging a lot easier
Interesting idea. Thanks for sharing.
Tape it .simple.
Might be a good option when there is an unskilled helper situation, for the first coat. Ten the pro can quickly cut in second coat with the brush.
Yes, it has some positive things about it. The micro brush can probably go further out to close the gap next to the trim.
Me and my buddy thought of this seventeen years ago . He who hesitates is lost !
But honestly, I can cut with a brush pretty quick. Some stuff I mask .
Biggest factor, don’t use Behr paint! lol
Interesting! I'm doing some cutting in pretty soon. I'm going to compare what's faster for me.
Why not Behr paint?
Adam R
A lot of people don’t care for it . It has gotten better over the years to be honest though . When it first came out it was like water .
I myself prefer Benjamin Moore . I like a thicker paint . It covers better and there are no drips . But some guys even pros use Behr . Personal preference .
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Ok , interested in knowing the results !
I use the accubrush and it works great for my painting jobs.
Vegadagod if your a professional painter you should be ashamed of yourself
Stop trying to shame people. He learned how to use the tool.
Good for you!! Can't wait to use mine tomorrow
Seems like it would help me with carpal tunnel, better than dropping brushes after painting for 20 years. Or for new guys or day help since we all know its near impossible to find good help. But I can cut a room out in 20 minutes myself with just a good 3" angle sash Purdy, and I'd still give it a try. Prob not that great on stucco surfaces. If it speeds up the job considering all my variables then its worth it. If it's just another spring time doohickey they come out with, I have lots of those in a junk pile. Speed = profit
The Accu-brush works great on smooth surfaces and is easier on the hands. When I do cut-ins with with a 2.5" brush, I often have to take a break because of hand fatigue. I'm switching to a Purdy brush and will see if the handle fits my hand better.
Looks like a good tool for a do it yourself a amateur painter like myself!
Thanks for the comment! Well said!
Marc2k6 if you don't want a professional Finish
Obviously. For most homes professional painting is overkill.
I use a quality 2" angle brush never had any luck with $pecialty tool's or taping.
Just ol' school Jack and a brush 😂
A good brush and proper training works well too. Cutting in by hand goes pretty fast for the pros.
That 1/8 th of an inch gap is unacceptable. Especially if you are changing wall colors.
True.
Yup
They had me hooked until I seen the gap. I'd get fired. So I'll stick with my 3 inch lololol
He said it's got a adjustment!
@@dodgeramsport01 He said he would do another one in a few weeks. I was hoping he would show the micro adjustment. But like so many RUclips videos, that was 5 years ago, and Nothing.
Accubrush also is another material and size then ur wall roller roll so ur gonna get that picture frame look..one texture from accubrush one texture from main. Roller
Nice video. I love my trim brushes (Corona is our favorite here in VA), but when I get lazy, I use the Accubrush. Suggest using a small paint pole for that part under the window or use the handheld model, not that you can't do what you did, but it might be easier.
Cat Knight Thanks for the advice Cat! I'll try Corona next time and see how they compare.
Ive tried this POS and it went in the bin because ,if you get a SPECK of paint on the guard it goes all over your white ceiling or trim.
I have done big job painted whole exterior of the house honestly nothing beats and tape and brush but this looks better and fast..
There are times where this really saves you time. Professional painters still like to cut in with a brush.
Accubrush is hands down the best edger out there!!!!
noe name Thanks, I like the way it works too!
***** hey did you ever get the follow up project going with this. Didn't see another Accubrush video.
Dustin Ogan I didn't get around to the other painting project yet. It's still on my to-do list. Look for it around Labor Day. Thanks!
@markthomasbuilder Thanks for the video. Super helpful. I would love to see what your opinion is after a serious project to see if you opinion changes about the accubrush. Would love to see another video about it! Thanks for the review either way!
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Essa é à melhor ferramenta, para fazer os recortes de pintura quanto custa um desses.👍🏼👏
Hi Mark! Am I MISSING the pt.2 "Painting My Office" of this edger? Want to see your final take with more experience.
I ended up not making the video yet. Sorry about that. If I get a chance this winter, I'll cut in a room with it.
NO problem! Just making sure i didn't miss it. Seeing a lot of NEGATIVE press about it and just looking for your take on it.
I own and operate a painting company for 23 years now...If there is a product that will save on labour costs and increase profits "great"...unfortunately,a product like this is always purchased by the weekend warriors and used once due to they don't work...maybe a do it yourself "er" would be fine with the cut line being off by 3/16 of an inch,but with paying clients we would not get paid with results like that....defeats the purpose of buying it if you have to finish cut the wall and top areas...$100 to use once like all the ones before it and never use again...for professionals your talent lies in your cut lines that you do with your brush
P-40 WARHAWK preach my man preach
people are just lazy any one can paint a room
@@camdecorations9779 Talk not bark. What is your logic? P-40 has his logic.
Thank you for being so honest with each technique. It helped a lot.
You're welcome!
Did you ever make the next video? Have you used the micro adjustment to get even closer?
Yes, I adjusted it to get it closer and it did a good job. I still need to do a follow up video. Someone else ended up painting that room.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank you! Have you tried the MX Standard model? Or are you sold on the XT professional?
Nice video Mark 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks!
What? No close up of the actual "work" to show the 2-3 mm "white" spot where the brush didn't get all the way up to the wood trim? Plus this also assumes that the surface you are butting up to is both smooth and straight, i.e. at a 90 deg. angle from the surface your are applying the paint to. Not the case with some fancier crown mouldings.
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How about over lapping the edge with tape but then using a razor blade to cut the edge. Then use a flat piece of wood to press the tape down more
Sounds like a great way to get nice clean edges.
I just tried the razor blade method and it worked great. I didn’t have any bleeding at all because I pressed down on the tape edge with the end of a paint stir stick.
my dad taught me how to go all the way to the trim with 3inch brush and not get it on the trim and without using tape
I watched some videos by the Idaho Painter and I learned the exact same thing. I now go right to the edge. This Accubrush micro brush can be adjusted further out to get the paint to the trim.
Thank you man this tool will help me a lot I'm planning to open my own painting business
If the conditions are right, you can move pretty quick with this.
Mark did you ever do a video showing this product doing a full room?
I'm considering this product to edge in my unpainted garage walls.
What do you think?
Good video!
Thanks Patricia🙌
You never showed the edge after the ‘micro adjustment’. Although that ride side pass did show it does a nice job in not getting on the trim, for my purposes, that gap is way too big in the two rooms I’m about to work on because I’m using darker colors in eggshell to semi-gloss white trim work. What did it look like after the ‘micro adjustment’?????
Sorry about that. The micro adjust gives you lot's of control. If I make a follow up video, I'll be sure to get some close ups.
Thank you for this video! It was very helpful and answered many of my questions.
Glad it was helpful!
I bought one of these years ago, but never used it. I might drag it out and see if I can get that micro brush fitting into the corner properly. That seems to be the issue with all these edging solutions.
I think it's easy to adjust. Please let me know how it works out for you. Thanks!
I bought one , it leave a line from one of the wheels
It takes a little practice to get it to work properly. If not, maybe it's a warranty issue?
Your final pass should be backwards to cover wheel marks
Thank you for saving me $100.
I'm planning on revisiting this tool in another upcoming video. I'm going to compare it against a 2.5" trim brush and see if I can get the paint right on the trim with no gap.
That piece of crap cost $39.95 on Amazon.
@@MAGA1440-s2m That's the lower end model, not the XT
I just wondering, how it will work with moldings and crown moldings?
As long as there's a little edge for the Accubrush to glide against, it should work decently.
I have never used this product... but I am assuming it is useless when cutting into a popcorn style ceiling. Wouldn't the edger damage the finish? And as with the cheap edger blocks, does the fold in shield eventually get paint on it?
+Robert Bridel I occasionally clean the paint off around the shield, as I'm using it. If the popcorn goes right to the edge, then it won't work well. I have a stomped finish ceiling, but the inside corner is smooth enough to use an edger. I hope that helps.
This was very helpful, thank you
Thanks for posting!
wy not use like orange, red or like black paint so like you show first? hello!
Thanks for the great demonstration.
You betcha!
Will this work on my walls that run up to my ceiling , it’s got a 30ft run on each side at a 35-45 degree angle going 20-25ft up.
Wondering if the paint roller head can adjust for angle or could be used on angle ceiling to cut in?
That's a good question. I've only used it on 90 degree corners. I'll take another look at the tool and see if I can get you an answer.
your fancy roller and brush are also limited. Tape and brush is what i use.
What kind of tape do you use? The green painters tape?
markthomasbuilder cut in your tape as you would the ceiling and it won't bleed through pro tip ;)
markthomasbuilder we just use yellow tape or white tape (some call it yellow some call it white tape) just the 3m 2020 tape it's 3x as cheap as the blue tape and does the same job for less
Good video
Thanks
Aldi Center's work when you first pay no more for the first 5 minutes after using more and more to get into it gets sloppy and sloppier. It's good for the first 5 minutes when it's brand-new this one too. I bought the high end of the one and only thing you get with a high-end one of those who use a pole. That's it.
It needs to be cleaned if it gets too much paint on it. It's a good idea to keep some painters rags handy.
Hi there yea im thinkn about getting the accubrush xt soon you still like it? And is it better then anything else out there ?cuz i deffently want the best you lol
I haven't taken on any painting projects since making this video. It worked well for me at the time of making the video. I'm planning on painting in another month. I can post back then.
most painful part of painting is doing the edging.ceiling to wall, or wall to wall corners. Then trim around doors and windows.
I used the wagner, and it isn't too bad, but I might lube up the rollers internal "bearing" to make it roller better. What sucks is it doesn't have the same roller texture if you are using a different brand 12 inch roller
I think it works pretty good
If it's adjusted correctly, it works good. It helps to have a nice smooth surface.
Hi can this roller change angles for outside work on stucko walls thanks
To the best of my knowledge, this is made for smooth to semi-smooth surfaces. I'm not sure about stucco.
@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks may try it out on it and see for my self I may have a outside house job that this may work great for on high to reach places
Hope it goes well. It's always nice when you don't have to get a ladder out.
Can you put a better Roll on it?
Good question... I believe they only sell the one type of roller.
Thanks
You bet.
I bought the $39 model on amazon and I wasn't too impressed. It feels like a $10 item. I returned it. A good angled brush works fine..
Yes, I often use a brush. This is handy if you have lot's of cutting in to do in ideal conditions.
Get the purdy pro glide 2 half inch angular brush unreal for cutting in problems are people not prepared to pay for a professional paint brush
Thanks for the advice!
Paul Lynch Very true! People see the cost of a Purdy, $14 for one angled brush. So they freak out and end up getting the cheap $5 non-angled brush.
Then wonder why trim is so difficult and looks like crap!! I know this, because that used to be me!
Lol 😂
I use a 3inch Corona for most everything
I was hoping to find the office area you did. Is there a link to it?
+Laura PM Sorry, I didn't get to that project yet. I have some other items to review first. My office painting will hopefully happen this winter. I'll post a the video as soon as I get a chance.
Thank you so much
Any time
which one is best, using an angled brush WITHOUT artistic skill, because i'm a novice painter VS the accurbrush?
I like having both actually. I've watched some painters videos about cutting in with a 2.5" brush. I've watched their videos and learned quite a bit. It still takes some practice to get the hang of it.
can you use a regular paint pole with this?
Yes.
Oh ok then cool ty for the video and for the demo looking forward to hearing from you k so plz let me know im looking for the best and hopefully that will be it but if not then with ur opinion let me know what is
Disappointed I didn't get to see how close it got to the edge after you adjusted the brush! The right side is way to far away for my liking. No way!
1/8 inch is too much space. Thanks for review!!
I plan to make a follow up review to this. I'll see if I can make it less than 1/8.
markthomasbuilder Thanks! And thanks for this video showing all the different ways to trim!
You're welcome! If I ever see a more advanced paint edger, I'll make a video.
Just I coming to look the commentary 🙂
Thanks for stopping by👋
Did you make an adjustment and got it closed to the edge with no gab?
Yes, the Accubrush is able to adjust to go right to the edge with no gap.
markthomasbuilder but know video showing this . Because it's a pile of crap
Can u do near the ceiling same?
Yes, unless it's a stipple ceiling. I think that might cause a challenge. This is great for working next to a drop ceiling.
Awesome video
Jared Rotundo Thanks!
No thanks.I will just stick with the freehand and use my artistic ability to make me feel even better.
That's an interesting way to look at it. The feeling you get when doing it by hand.
Yah the gap would get me fired
@@cheyennelefave6885 haha u know it
It appears that you still have to cut in with a brush. That gadget does the same thing as the pad type with the wheels. I was hoping this would work. Would save so much time.
You can load more paint on this roller, compared to a pad type, giving you better results. I think the pros are going to stick with their trim brushes, but the homeowners may like this.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I watched another video that showed how the little brush could be adjusted to take care of that little gap. Would be perfect if this was true. Thanks.
But can you replace it for another one?
Accubrush doesn't make another brush, so I'll have to see if one off the shelf at Home Depot fits.
markthomasbuilder yeah cuz I don't like the going by 3 or 4 times on the same spot
we may get away with that 1/8" gap at your home but not at an actual job, lol
So what's the acceptable tolerance, 1/16"?
markthomasbuilder I do all my cutting by hand and to think I would pay $100 for a tool that is basically useless, there shouldn't be a gap at all period.
Gotcha
Lololol
Right my dad taught me how to go all the way to the trim with 3inch brush and not get it on the trim and without using tape
I saw the advertising I was bought it one and used it but my supervisor he want kick me out because I damge the frames 😂 so I come back again with brush much much better
Interesting, I'm surprised it would do damage.
Maybe not for high end houses but for rental properties yeah
The micro brush could probably be moved in slightly to minimize the gap.
GREAT THANKS !!
This is perfect for cutting in base boards .I think even pro's would agree doing that sucks
True, that's a tedious task.
Hateful task
The big flaw is u gotta loadit with light paint and than u go slow, thats just lazzzy.
where can i buy this for $100? i've only seen it around $130 +
+garth miller I just checked Amazon, it's going for $124.94 I think the kit includes more stuff from when I originally published this video.
how does it work up against a textured ceiling?
light "pop corn" texture
garth miller simple answer it doesn't work... it follows the line of the trim or ceiling so if it's crunchy (what I call it) or uneven then it will look that way
Been lucky, I have a very steady, straight hand for cutting.
I'm getting better at cutting in with a brush. I've watched some videos by the Idaho Painter.
@@MarkThomasBuilder + One thing though, some days are much better than others, and sometimes I will tape because the woodwork is brand new or something.
I was so excited to see this product, only to see the issues that you and other people had with this project. Isn't cleanup tough with this?
Thanks, I think all paint cleanup is a lot of work. lol! I'd say it's a little time consuming, but not too bad. The little trim brush and moving parts need some attention.
@@MarkThomasBuilder + How about switching colors? Can you clean the roller quickly?
$100 and it doesn't cut to the intersection of the corners? Waste of money unless you don't care about the quality of the job.
Are there wheel marks?
I didn't notice any after using it for a short time.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Getting ready to use it now.. 😊
Here bc I kept getting ads. I'm a painter/remolder. Not sold. Although we all dream of a perfect edger
It could probably help a homeowner get the job done faster. I've seen pro painters move pretty quick with a 2" trim brush though.
markthomasbuilder I get immaculate results with my frog tape and i can tape a room in 5-10 mins easy. Trick is to use long strips and dont think ab it too much
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Can you order from the Amazon website?
Wouldn’t the metal edge scrape trim? And what about corners? Boo the gap too. I don’t think this tool is made for pros.
I haven't done any painting in awhile. I believe the little brush could be adjusted to shrink the gap. The medal edge didn't scrape at all when I used it. The biggest limitation is that it won't paint inside corners.
$100? That's ridiculous.
what’s the value of your time?
Edge all day or In an hour?
have multiple houses?
To me my time my time is worth way more
And if your paying a mortgage on a house your trying to flip... each day is Money... the faster you get it done the better
If it’s your own home and you don’t have the money... then use a brush. Who cares.
@@foolishwolf3700 exactly, I do apartment maintenance/Make Readys at a retirement community. Most of the apartments are getting a full color change upon move out. Cut in on the 1 bedrooms takes a long time to cut in and I feel like at this point it would make more sense to spend time taping/bagging off and using an airless sprayer at this point
last cut in job I did I used painters tape and a small roller with one coat paint and was able to roll against tape. No brush and removed tape right after. Easy and worked pretty well. 10/10
I'd rip my hair out with this thing.
FreeStuffPlease takes forever to tape...
great
Thanks!
Boa tarde moro no Brasil.
Gostaria muito de comprar uns assessórios desses
The link is broken
Okay, thanks for letting me know.
I have it...its money well spent
Glad to hear it's working well for you.
How much for this tool
It was $99 at the time of making this video.
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Not bad.
$100 is crazzzzzy.
It would have to be a big job of painting to buy it. I wish I had it when I painted my house.
Yo tengo uno
Lol u said that 1/8 inch is not bad lol who do you paint for sesame street lol
Yah, I wish I adjusted the brush a little closer when making the video.
One of the most abused trades in existence. Everyone thinks they can paint but few of them do it well. They tell themselves once they finish their botch job that it's ok bc they didn't pay somebody to do it.
I never thought of it that way, but probably true.
J W I am just a DYI homeowner. The most difficult part of painting is the trim. I used to tape everything, what a pain in the a**! A pro painter showed me the technique to just use the brush and looks good. So that's how I do it, BUT it probably takes me 5 times longer than a pro AND the pro work would probably look better. Lol
DianeCanDo Flamtaps at least you tried big thumbs up for me. By the way im a professional painter.
$400 for me to do my whole house, vs. $3500-$7000? i'm not gonna pay someone $125/hr so my corners look pristine. it's just not worth it to me.
Someone DIY is abusing your trade? Get real.
So, exactly why didn’t you make the fine adjustment to eliminate the small gap then show us? Really didn’t help me make up my mind at all. Thanks for the effort though.
I figured it was close enough for my basement that I was painting. I didn't want to get paint on my trim. If I make the video again, I'll make the micro adjustment.
If u call yourself a painter u never need tape to cut in ceilings or Windows... that's how I feel. Base trim/millwork maybe depending on the job.
Kenneth W u can be the best painter but u still gotta use tape on baseboard.
baseboard is easiest to cut in after the walls are painted, no tape
start with ceiling and casing, then walls , then base, no tape
tape flooring at baseboard
brush, brush, brush
Slamina Ytrap you use tape on your baseboard mostly to keep the spit from your roller off of it ;) unless you cut in your trim after doing your wall or like little splatter marks all over your baseboards lol
i know how to paint, roll, cut in what ever, i been painting for years
this product is for do it yourselfers who think they can do it themselves but in turn realize they should of hired a pro in the first place
if tape is needed then i use tape
i know about splatter lol
Slamina Ytrap best way to paint a room in my opinion is shoot your ceilings and trim including baseboard then cut and roll your walls way faster then cutting in your baseboards afterwards I speak from experience :) we used to cut our base last
I won’t even give those products my m9ney…I’m old school…and I’m all about a brush and tape from time to time when needed..I don’t know what jobs you do..but no one I know would let that gap slide…
If you're not a gadget person, this probably isn't for you.
Wish you had made the adjustment on the brush and then did a close up of the paint at the trim edge. A 1/8" gap is way too much. I can do much better and almost as quickly with trim brush. This is an expensive item that I'd be willing to buy only if I could cut in as well as my brush but save time.
I agree, I wish I did that in the video. I definitely need to make another follow u video.
Cool, But most window trim isn't square??? You still need paint brushes if it's not a perfect square!!
JAYMAG Brownstone True, this tool is designed to do the majority of the trim work. I probably use the handheld trim brush about 10% of the time.
***** I'll buy the tool and race my best cut man!!Then see the truth in the paint production!!The price is right!!😃
JAYMAG Brownstone Sounds good. Please post your results.
***** INDEED!!