SHUR-LINE 01000 Paint Premium Edger

by Shur-Line

• Edger Pro Paint Premium Edger
• With 1-touch pad eject
• Retractable edge guides no paint marks on baseboards or ceiling extension pole adapter
• 180 degree rotating handle
• Made with the highest quality

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Edger Pro Paint Premium Edger. With 1-touch pad eject. Retractable edge guides no paint marks on baseboards or ceiling extension pole adapter. 180 degree rotating handle. Made with the highest quality.

Product Description

Edger Pro Paint Premium Edger. With 1-touch pad eject. Retractable edge guides no paint marks on baseboards or ceiling extension pole adapter. 180 degree rotating handle. Made with the highest quality.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good product. November 18, 2008

By Xoltri

I thought this product worked excellent if used properly. It saved a bunch of time in taping and the results were superior to taping which can often result in bleed-through. This device left clean sharp lines and I would not hesitate to recommend this product. However, like any tool it needs to be used properly for the best results, so here are some tips:

Make sure to hold the pad in the paint for a count of 5 seconds, so that it absorbs enough paint. Then using the side of the paint tray scrape off the paint from the front of the pad to stop it from bleeding past the black edgers.

Make sure that the black edgers and the front of the tool are clean each time you use it. It was handy to keep a wet rag nearby to quickly wipe them off after every time you refill the pad with paint.

Don't be afraid to go back and forth on the line of paint you laid down. It helps even it out and you get better coverage.

Have a roller handy to smooth out the line you laid down. This is standard practice even when edging with a brush so it is not out of the ordinary. It will also take care of the excess bead of paint that may be left at the back of the edger.

Don't press too hard! It would be better to go back and forth if you are not getting sufficient coverage than pressing too hard and squeezing the paint off of the pad and out the sides. I think this may be one of the main reasons that people are having difficulty with this tool.

Hope this helps!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I've a suggestion as to how to use this one and the simpler model July 4, 2009

By Michael E. Bradley

I'm an old-fashioned, cut-by-hand-with-a-good-brush guy. Tried this gizmo just to remind myself that I'm not too old to learn something new. I fooled around with dipping this thing in paint but finally figured out a way of using it that seems to work pretty darn well -- paint the pad! Use a brush and paint the pad with a small amount of paint, then trim away. Don't fool with the retractable wheels or any of that, and by painting the pad you avoid getting the rollers/edges wet. When I did this it cut my cutting time to about 10% of what it would have taken me with a brush -- clean lines and the pad absorbs an impressive amount of paint.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Here's the secret to making the "Edge like a pro" work perfect! August 9, 2011

By Consumer Product Engineer

This product works extremely well, using these tips below, you will give it a 5 star too.

The keys to getting this product to work well are this:
1) Load paint correctly
2) Keep the guide clean
3) Lead in.
4) Pressure and speed

1) Tilt your roller tray to have an even coat of paint on the tray. Retract guide. Dip pad into paint and let it set for 3 seconds. Gently scrape excess of the pad using the edge of the tray. This is critical. It will take a few tries, but you can't leave too much or too little paint on the pad. Practice makes perfect.

2) Keep a damp paper towel or wash cloth handy. Keep wiping down any time you see paint seeping on the black guides. You may see paint on the red tab between the black guides, but generally this doesn't transfer to the wall.

3) Lead in - For instance, if you are at the ceiling, start 4" below and slowly angle towards the ceiling then start moving with the guides pressed up against the ceiling. This slow transition evens out the paint and helps prevent excess paint from going over the guides.

4) Pressure and speed are key!!! Too much pressure, paint oozes out in front of the guides. Too little speed, and paint oozes out in front of the guides. Start with less paint, and work your way up to more paint. Find the optimum speed and pressure, and keep repeating for a perfect line every time!

More tips...
A. Some folks prefer using a paint brush to load the edger. Dip your paint brush in the can then paint the right amount of paint on the pad.
B. Load, up near the guide and leave the rest with little or no paint.
C. put the paint pad on backwards, and it makes a great free hand edging tool for those popcorn ceilings!

Good luck!