How to avoid painting my neighbours wall while painting a semi

Hi Breda Use a spirit level to draw a straight line between you and your neighbour. Once you have done that then use masking tape along the straight line. Finally carefully cut in by brush... I hope you will find this helpful.. Kind Regards My Favourite Decorators

See if your able to cut the lime yourself if not there are tapes out there that you can put on the wall and paint upto.

Hi I always do mine free hand but if you have flat rendered walls use spirit level and mark a line that's going to guarantee a perfect crisp line. If have a down pipe on that property side you can use that which will hide your line if not perfect. Mane thing give it a go. Thanks J.Lloyd Decorating

Hi there, If you’re not used to cutting then I’d suggest using a laser to make a straight line and then using masking tape to create that straight line. After that, you can begin to paint next to the tape Hope that helps :) Niks Painting & Decorating

Hi I’d use a spirt level to get a straight line then tape at the dives of your neighbours walls and then paint using that as the guide

Hello So we personally do this free hand and get it nice a straight, but your question is how to do it yourself. If you haven't got the experience in this, I would heavily suggest if you have a laser level or can obtain one set it up to create the straight line. Avoid using tape on exterior rendered surfaces as its not designed to stick to cold rough exterior walls, plus paint can seep through tape if not stuck proper. Use the laser level as your guide, and slowly and steady tease the brush into following that line. Alternatively paint your house the same colour as next door then no need to worry. All the best.

Hi use a laser to make a straight line, then use masking tape and a brush to paint next to the masking tape The best romulus.paintingdecorations Thanks !!

Hi homeowner, I personally don't use either masking tape or a spirit level to divide the wall only if it's already been painted I will go by eye and with my steady hand I will straighten up the line if need to. but I guess if it's your first time depending on your surface of the Brickwork using a spirit level and pencilling in your line can work and with a steady hand with less paint on the tip or edge of your brush follow the line through using the pencil mark as a guide. Masking tape, painters tape or frog tape may not adhere to the surface

If you need to get a nice tidy line, you can use a plumb Bob or chaulk line. I usually draw a straight line with a spirit level and cut into the line.

I would suggest using tesa tape making sure you put a plumb line in first.

Hi there how would do this is draw a straight line with long Level were the 2 houses meet and then use yellow fog tape. it will give you the best lines And agreed not to paint your Neighbour's house I hope this helps Regards barry

Hi use a level on the party wall and use that straight line as the guide to paint it.

I agree JJ decor draw a straight line with a spirit level, use frog tape/masking tape allow to dry before removing the tape 😊

I would agree with the above - draw a line and then tape it right down. I normally use frog tap though as it stays better

Hi first of all good luck with the project, Both of are right it really depends on what's easier for you. I personally would draw straight line down with level. And tape if needed tape, if not just cut straight line in..

Depending on the texture of the masonry surface, applying masking tape may be difficult. If it’s rough render or terralene, a bead of silicone can be applied to a line drawn using a spirit level. You can paint up to the silicone, it won’t be penetrated by the paint and can be easily peeled from the masonry upon completion

Hi my name is Wayne The best way is to have a chat with your neighbour if u can? And decide between you and them. if there's a down pipe then use that as a split if not then make a line where ness between walls etc Wayne ALLSHADES DECORATORS