Review: Shur-line Pro Edger
Over the years I’ve had lots of trial and error painting and in particular painting edges. It can be tricky to get a straight edge especially around difficult or hard to reach areas like the top of a wall meeting the cornice.
One way to solve the problem is to use tape – eg on top of skirting, around door frames etc. There’s specialised tape easily available that sticks for different lengths of time which is good. Using regular masking tape can leave a sticky residue or peel paint from underneath if you’re not careful.
I’ve had lot of success with paint edgers and the Shur-line Pro Edger does a great job. Easy to use and gives an even finish. Great on smooth surfaces, a little more difficult to use if your edge surface is not smooth eg older cornices that a may be bumpy. It’s also great if you’re using darker colours next to a light colour. You really need to get the edge painted straight otherwise the finished look will be unprofessional and bumpy.
One thing to watch for is overloading the edger with paint. This can really make a mess on you, the edger and the surface you’re painting.
I do like the fact you can easily remove the pad and it washes out in water (assuming you’re using water based paints).
Here’s the video to show you how to use the edger.
Overall the Shur-line Pro Edger is a great product as long as you follow the instructions, and you’ll end up with a professional result.
Having said that, the area painted by the edger does not give you the dimple finish that a paint roller does. This may also create a framing effect, to minimise this, we found that two people work as a team, one using the edger to paint the edge and the other quickly follow to paint the wall as high as possible while the paint still wet.
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