Accubrush Review. STOP & WATCH before you buy!!!!!!!! 

I'm a professional painter. LMB Painting. I have this product. Saves tons of time. Pretty good lines. Finish on the down stroke to eliminate wheel tracks. Adjust mini brush. Keep a rag handy to wipe excess paint off periodically. Yes some spots may have to be cut in by hand. Overall I like this product. It is sturdy and dependable. You can use one knap per color or job then toss. Machine is easy to clean, wheels are fine, if you take care of your tools. Again it's main 2 functions, time saver and pretty good lines, does both. I rate it a 7 putts 10. Whatever issues you may think it causes, the 2 main functions out way those knit picky issues. So if job has to be done perfect maybe not but, for jobs that are in and out and short deadlines and near perfection is good enough this works fine.

to see them try to use it for the first time go to 12:20, to get the actual review portion, go to 22:30

I love this guy. After watching all his videos I bought a paint sprayer, 510 nozzle, and a pressure washer. Told my wife no problem I know how to do it from watching youtube.

Who else got an accu-brush ad when they opened this video?

You guys made my day watching you try to review this edger. I'm a professional painter and I absolutely love this thing and it saves me time and makes me money. The only thing this is good for is interior window, door and floor trim. It works great on medium to low textured walls which is most common anyway. It is easy to clean just as long as you don't let it dry up which is common sense. My rollers and brushes in the pack has lasted almost a year but I've had to purchase the roller unit itself a second time and that's because the cheaply built little plastic wheels on the lower bottom. And the reason for the break is I was running them on a heavy textured wall, so don't do that! Also It doesn't work for ceilings unless the ceiling is completely flat texture which is pretty uncommon anyway. So Here's how To use it. First when you get it wash/scrub rollers in water this will help remove any fuzziness just as you would with any roller which painters typically use tape anyway. Second, once you lock in the roller and insert the brush, have the guard shield all the way open and roll it into the paint USING a regular size pan. Then Roll it up pretty heavy but not to heavy where the paint is sliding off the roller. Third part is a little tricky at first but stick with it and that is once you have it loaded, close the shield and make sure the little lever handle thingy is right next to were you place your thumb and press/hold both. What that lever controls is how close the cutter brush extends out and you want it extended out the furthest so it stays closest to the wall surface for great tight cut lines. O.k. Next is you want to roll a little away from the trim then bring it to the trim because it helps to control the paint better, if that makes sense. Then roll back and forth to cover your surface but once everything is covered roll it backwards, twords the little plastic cheaply made wheels, this will make the roller cover up any wheel marks and also you don't have to push hard for this to happen either. And that's that! The thing to remember is always wipe off any paint that gets on the outside of the paint guard that's because you want that clean that's what will be riding on your trim as you use it. Like with anything in life you just have to be patient and stick with it and it will get easier and that applies to using this contraption. It will save you time and money and for some make you money!

Great review guys! I've been getting this ad every since I started watching your channel. I felt it was something you promoted. I was interested in getting one. After seeing this you saved me a headache and money. Thanks for your quality work and outstanding videos...

I don't claim to be a professional painter but this video helped me made my decision, I've painted many houses with straight lines, no drips or marks.

Thanks for the review, I was thinking about buying this system but not anymore. Saved me $40 bucks.

How the hell did this take half an hour?

Great vid. I kept seeing the ad aswell and everytime I'd see it I thought i wonder what the Idaho man thinks about this thing. So very interesting video I'm a big fan you have great content sir. I'm sticking to my brushes.

Lol! It is ALL about the $90 tray! It puts the magic in the roller! Love all your videos, they are so informative. Besides...Chris you look like an IDENTICAL twin to my dad; a retired firefighter who passed away, so it always reminds me of him. Thank you for all the helpful info you share!

Thank you Paint Life! Best review I have seen on this product! Excellent job. I really wanted to like this product because I think the creators have a good idea that just needs a little more work. Going with a different tool to paint our house. Thanks again for taking the time to share.

My husband has painted professionally and can cut in beautiful lines, but he works a lot, so for painting at home, as a mother of four whose cut in lines are not nearly as nice, I see the value of this product in saving time for the average homeowner with little painting skill.. which is I'm sure who it is targeted towards. I did see an add for it before several of your videos though.. Thanks for taking the time to do the review though and for all the other helpful tips I've learned from watching. :)

I am professional painter AND I learned to properly use the accubrush for speed in new houses. It doesn't mean I set the brush aside, but Ibtake advantage of new tools. You just have to learn to use them and with practice you get to love them.

This week was my first time painting a room. I wish I would have bought this. I think it would have at least helped establish the line. I have a new respect for painters after my shit show. Nice review guys!

15:00 i nthe step by step video, it mentions that you're supposed to end with a downward stroke to rid the wheel mark and 15:50 they suggest you do 2-3 feet at a time. your also supposed to start away from the trimming or whatever and then come in

I got a kick out of this video, the impressions on ya'lls face is priceless! 2 Professional painters looking at an amateur product confused and annoyed but trying to give it the best shot possible! Like most amateur painters trying to use a professional sprayer. lol Good video guys!

I've been using this product for 2 years now and I can tell you that it's a great product... trim time in half but you got adjust your brush and it's not difficult at all...great product

so I saw this ad last night and ran straight to Menards to find a device to assist me in becoming faster cutting an edge as a simple do it myself painter with two big rooms under my belt thank you for reviewing this item but I learn for myself to just take my time and learn to do it the right way

Positive findings: we love the color of the tool! Negative findings: it's performance. My favorite review ever!

I've used this product for many rooms in my home. I agree with what was said. "I've seen worse lines". The issue, you can't paint the last 4-6 inches (however long the device is) of the ceiling . It needs to be able to paint left and right.

Bought one and it saves hours trimming out rooms. I paint for a living and was hesitant to buy it but it does work awesome. Gotta practice fellas ! You have to end with a backward stroke and it won't leave wheel track marks.

The key to stop the wheel marks is to finish in the reverse stroke. I have some of these. also you can use your roller brush by popping put the red ends, and install them on your own same size roller.

Im first time home buyer. Very rookie in home painting. I really enjoy your videos.

Thanks! I’m 57 and very sick so I was thinking about painting without using a ladder. I’m going to hire a professional painter. I should NOT be painting myself. I no longer have the strength or coordination. I used to be very good at painting. I’m very poor but I’ll invest in a professional paint job.

When did John Cena start painting? hahaha

I'm subcontractor painter over 25 yrs and just had use it today at Regeneron and it's work perfectly about the line it's just simple adjust at the small brush

Of course ive been seeing these ads after watching some of your videos, and if course I saw one more in the middle of this video! Teach me how to paint a line Idaho Painter!

I love my Accubrush! The wheels go in front of the roller! You should see my ceiling which I panted with an extension stick...Perfection! Best painting tool I have ever purchased!

All the advert they do on your channel, i am suprised they didnt give you one. Have not finished video yet.. but in my experiance, these only work on low texture walls. With some adjustements and new set of skills this could work. Soo after you edge, pull up back slightly and roll again without wheels touching wall. Also, to much paint especially on edge or not periodically cleaning will start to put paint where not needed. It will start to bridge. I doubt you could do two walls without needing to clean it. Thank you for finally doimg this vid.

I was really hoping I could find a review by YOU on this Accubrush.... I also have been seeing all of the RU-vid ads and my first thought was, "I wonder what Chris would think of this, I hope he's done a review on it." LOL... Thanks for putting this out here and for being someone we can look to for all these tips. I'm getting ready to paint the inside of my whole house here in Utah and have watched almost all of your videos for tips and stuff. I am going to try and get a less expensive sprayer (maybe the Graco Magnum X5). I think what I'm dreading most is all of the prep work! lol. Thanks again guys!

Could this be used for a first cut on ceilings and then followed by a good brush?

I have learned a lot from you guys over the years but if you watch the AccuBrush video, the way to get rid of the wheel marks would be lead with the wheels and let the roller trail.

Firstly, long winded intro. Secondly, you started off negatively about the product. You didnt sound objective. Finally, the "actual" demonstration was appreciated. Thank you

Hi Guys, I've been painting walls etc for 60 years. Got this 'cause I'm old. I sucks up against a popcorn ceilings, plus the issues you two found. It did work well around door frames and molding, but you had to watch those track makes from the wheels. Be well up there in Idaho, i'm in Florida.

Ha ha watched this video and in the middle of the video it played an accu brush commercial. Just painted my 3600 square foot house tried all kinds of devices to cut in. What I learned, get a good brush a ladder and a 4" roller and do it by hand. Looks way better and overall is faster and cheaper. Loved your cut in videos too!

You guys made it look harder to use than it actually is. For a non pro like me, this thing is a win win !

Good enough for me I’m sold

When I see these things I often wonder if it's just me being unable to work the shortcut tools properly or if they just truly don't work. I've tried a couple things in the past (wishful thinking I suppose) and they all hit the trash within minutes. 😂 Thanks so much for an honest review!!

Thanks for your informative videos, I've been painting the Cleveland, Ohio market for 20 years.

The Accubrush ad was leading into your video (

We are professional Painters...we use this nearly daily. We clean the rollers and the mini brushes, not that hard to do. Thanks for your opinion - I rate the Accubrush 8 of 10.

Great review, thanks for taking the time, very professional, much appreciated.

Great video Chris! I've waited a long time to see you demo this product. Looks like an infomercial special- low quality and junky. Rock on guys!

Paint in one direction and the wheels will not go on the fresh paint. The line from the wheels shows because you are going back and forth on the same area.

I like this thing after the review i feel like buying one now thanks guys

Thank you for this review! Have seen the ads and wondered if it could possibly be any good. Not buying one.

when i first saw the ad for it, i thought: “hey.. that could actually be quite useful”. but i seen as you were using it, it does leave that little line at the edge of everything you cut in. so i think i’ll just stick with my brush for now thanks. great video!

This is a great example of why it's important to follow the instructions that come with the tool -- every issue y'all had was user error. You could have at least watched their instructional video first if you didn't want to read it. I'd expect with a 30 minute video you would have at least learned how to use it to give the viewers an accurate review.

I'm a remodeler and a while back bought one of these plus the VERY expensive Accubrush XT model (handle pivots for better handling or to add an extension pole) They actually do work pretty well for doing much quicker cut-ins on door and window casings, as well as base boards - IF they have enough lip to "ride" on. Will work on wall ceiling corners pretty well, but ONLY if the ceiling doesn't have much of any texture on it (but forget about using the floppy jointed handle that come with the XT - they don't even use it in the commercial videos!). A few points & observations (and a couple of things the you guys didn't figure out yet. LOL): > After you roll out the cut-in, finish with a BACK roll (roller will cover brush marks and the inside wheel tracks) > Then OPEN the SHIELD and use the tool as a normal roller (keeping wheels off of wall) to roll out the outside paint edge (and any wheel marks, which actually should not be there). > Yes, they are worthless in corners and around window sill lips. > And yes, the plastic is quite flimsily, especially at those parts you suspected (roller release latch broke, and the whole roller arm actually broke off with one drop from a 6' ladder. The handle release latch on the XT also broke off. Although, to Accubrush's credit, when I send them pictured of my fractured tool remnants, they actually sent me replacements!) So, do they save time with cut-in? Yep, they absolutely do! Do they last very long in any kind of professional setting? Probably not. Are they worth (as in cost-savings justify) the high cost of paying for all of their advertisement? Jury is still out, but because of the vulnerable plastic parts, I probably would not spend the kind of $$ they're asking for them. @ $19.95, maybe.

Thx for the awesome real life scenarios review. I bought a very similar edger years ago from Home Cheapo, used it once and chucked it in the trash. These tools just don’t work as promised. Wheel marks, paint gets inside the roller and drips on the trim - a total waste of time and money for crappy results. Accu Trim commercials are super annoying also. Hopefully, you saved folks a lot of time, money and aggravation. Cheers!

Good review guys... I assumed it would work about as well as it did. Hope your wife likes the new color swatches on your walls!! 😂

Great video. Like someone else said if you need to cut corner you are not a professional. defiantly home owner quality.

Watching you guys review the accubrush was pure entertainment. Lol. I’ve been skeptical of the accubrush for a long time and I’m glad I’m not alone. But you’re right there are 5-10% of homeowners who would use this and feel super cool and James Bondish and would tell all their friends that professional painters will all be out of business in a couple years because of it. Ha ha ha My main concern from the very beginning without ever having actually used it was the fact that so many jobs where we paint you have to fix sloppy paint jobs from painters before like paint smudges on trim and paint smudges on ceilings and the accubrush just doesn’t really help in those scenarios. I don’t really see it saving time for a pro painter because pro painters are expected to fix all those paint errors from previous DIYers or even other sloppy “pro” painters. also the line the wheel makes would freak out most homeowners in my opinion...oh my god you’re scratching my wall! No thanks....ha ha.

Exactly what I needed to see! Great vid, thanks!

Don’t feel bad guys. It’s a piece a crap and you saved a lot of people money and time by doing an HONEST review. This video was very funny to me because I remember trying this product a couple years ago and had expressed all of the same issues. Wheel marks everywhere ! Nothin beats a good quality brush. Hope to see the spray guide video soon !

Bahahaha the add came on before and during the video 😂😂😂😂

You as supposed to pull the roller, then push it then pull it to roll over the brush and roller marks.

I was so hoping this product would work well, but those wheel lines would drive me crazy. Guess there is no replacement for cutting in with a really good brush eh. Great review. Thanks for the info gents :)

Tip for you chris: wrapping masking tape around the roller sleeve will remove lint from roller,I do that even on good quality rollers,Henry in ct

did you try NOT rolling it on the wheels? Maybe hover it a little so it doesn't drag on the wall. I'm curious if that would work or not...so it doesn' t leave the wheel marks

I think that could be perfect for the first coat then use a brush on the second coat !

Such a feisty review, I love it! Me and the man have to paint a room and the add came up as I was looking for color schemes. My boyfriend was like, I don’t want to really have to paint and if we do leave the ceiling. Then he saw the add and said ok we can pain the walls maybe the ceiling. But then I saw this video and got scared to show him because it was that same stupid add that changed his mind about paining our bedroom. I’m torn here. I don’t want him to say I’m not spending that kind of money on something that cheap that’s being hyped up moire than what it is. For that their are other edgers on the market. I’ll figure something out. I rather see the thing in stores to analyze it myself but he’s willing to wait on painting to order one but our new furniture will be here by then I’m sure. Gotta give this some thought. Far as the crappy lint filled roller, if just used duct tape. I think you guys should’ve use a darker paint though, it’s hard to tell how good the paint goes on with such a light color on top of a light color.

Thanks tbh I saw the ad for the first time and I was like that’s cool but let me see how it is and this video helped me saved a lot of money

I wonder what your wife would say if she sees the walls painted like that. Probably be like john fix that right now

What? No ladder drop? That was the only reason I hung with you guys on this one.

I just saw you in an Insider Art video on Facebook!!! I think it's safe to say you have made it big!!! 🙃🖌

I truly thank you for your guys HONEST REVIEW. ty

Here is a tip for edger tools. I have mastered the Shur-line edger. When I cut in a ceiling I take the edger, load it up with a paint brush and start cutting in. The brush technique allows you to avoid getting paint on the wheels on the front. You can also control the amount of paint on the edger so you don't have runs or voids. If the edger doesn't get close enough to the ceiling, apply more pressure and it tucks right up in the edge. At the corners, I just run a brush up to it, and it's only about a half inch away from the corner. Try it a few times and you'll get the hang of it. I never leave home without it. 👍

I've got one and they work great....

They knew better then to supply one to professional painters... It would get torn to pieces... The ads were targeted at the dyi that was trying to cut corners!!! Good job John and Chris I was hoping you would review this after so many adverts on your channel!

I actually used a gimmicky cut in tool you can get at any big box store. It uses a rectangular pad to hold the paint and wheels that roll against the ceiling or trim. If you make sure to not get paint on the wheels and load the paint on the pad carefully it works decently. Also, they're like less than $5. Can't really use it on baseboard with a routered, thin edge as the wheel won't contact the baseboard well.

Hilarious. Way to go guys.

Awesome, your review was interrupted for a... wait for it... accubrush ad..

Nice Job guys. Always good content!

Good video, I tried it when they first came out. A steady hand and practice makes better work. "If it ain't broke dont fix it".

Well that's 30 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Too goofy to be taken seriously.

After watching this video I’m not reaffirmed in my loyalty to Purdy. Sherwin Williams owns them and makes everything locally. Paint, Brushes, and Rollers. American craftsmanship never lets you down.

Sure glad I saw your video, you just saved me $ 40.00. Will watch your other videos for tips. Sure enjoy you 2 guys.

Thanks for taking one for the team again.

youre just scared of this product 😂

Is Your house full of half painted rooms?? Lol😄

Buddy nice vid on 15:13 I was just about to sleep, than I felt scared 😱 I looked quickly on the pillows on the couch, I thought it was Your arm ! Now I know where did you get inspired to do your tattoos 😂😂 thanks for your video , I was searching for more reviews on this toy . Thanks guys.

Thanks for the review I'm painting my whole house interior soon.. Also you're pretty tech savvy funny and charming good! for you

They make these little rectangular pads that have hairs, and they work a little bit -- I cannot remember the the brand name -- but they seem to show some potential, yet the "pad device" doesn't work very well. I don't think it is the pad, but the "device." It too has wheels, but they smear paint onto the ceiling. Also, corners are a problem for those pads. I DID SEE they invented some new shaped pads, not rectangular, and a holder that does not have wheels. They show it being used and it seems to work!!!! I have seen these advertised on RU-vid. I WISH YOU GUYS WOULD TRY THOSE PADS. I am a general contractor, and I would like very much for YOU GUYS to "review" those pads, let me know how they work. And I can tell you all of your audience is just as excited as I am to see how those pads work, because if I (we) can find any way to make cutting easier, I (we) would be very happy. TRY THOSE PADS!!!

Looks good from my house! I’ll take 10 😃

I got an Accubrush ad at the beginning and in the middle of the video. The ad looks old from the 1990's.

Nice job guys I especially like your very in depth inspections of the whole equipment the stomp test was right on. No prisoners, and I was considering buying this thing til I saw your review. There are good things made in china but I can't really think of one at the moment. Oh Oh ahh no that wasn't one ok I'll keep trying. Good review gents keep them coming.

Yeah, yanno, in fairness, re-watching their ad, they DON'T push the roller AT ALL. Every example of their usage of it suggests drawing the device AWAY from the paint laid, occasionally with a gentle push if gapping occurs. This (theoretically) obviates the wheel marks/ paint in the wheel concerns. It should also (again, theoretically) extend the life of the paint brushes too. Your "impartial test" here is the equivalent of saying "This utility knife is terrible. Pulling the blade towards me seems to work okay, but PUSHing the blade just jams the point into the surface!" Pertaining to build quality, your observations are no doubt accurate, and the nap on the roller is indeed accurate, I'm sure, though the control of the rest of the "test" throws the rest of you plainly-biased (since, in the end, this would be more of a threat than a boon to professional painters) review into question. Indeed, I've no doubt that a cheaply-made As Seen On TV doodad would NOT be apropos for a professional. I'm sure it WOULDN'T stand up to a month of daily usage. NOR. IS. IT. INTENDED. TO. Try using a residential sprayer every day for a month. But a Wagner works just fine for a small job. I wouldn't try to use a 5 Gal shop vac as a commercial dust collection system, either. This seems to me, in the end, a 30-minute (!!?!) example of video masturbation. You folk just REEEAAAALLLLY like hearing yourselves talk.

hey you said you were gonna tell me how to block ads if I watched the full 1/2 hour presentation of a 3-minute review.......I was duped

Y'all both are awesome. Thanks i appreciated

Great video guys, I got put off as soon as you opened it, it just looks so cheap and the noise as you roll is a put off straight away, also by the time you have loaded and rolled from one end to the other and also the corners you cannot reach, you could have cut in with a synthetic brush, more negatives than positives for me, thanks guys 🙏🏻

You’re using it incorrectly. It’s not supposed to be used in a back and forth motion. It’s supposed to be used in one direction only . For the avg DIY it would be a better option than using tape .

You pull it. The wheels go in front of the roller guys come on

Thank you for the review. Can you recommend a different “edge tool” or will I always need to tape to get a straight line?

You guys make me laugh! Thank you for all the info. I love your channel! I’m not always able to delete my ads, just some. 😕 What’s your wall color? (the beige)

If you pull in one direction you should avoid the wheel marks.

Over 30 minutes. Really?

I was very impressed the way the machine work and will be purchasing one soon. It appears to me that from the beginning of the video and throughout the video these individuals were looking for flaws that they could find to denounce the product. Painters like these guys will probably charge you a fortune to do the same thing this equipment just did. Sorry Idaho but, I'm purchasing this item with good faith to believe that it will accomplish my goals.

What is the best way for me too cut in I have nerve damage in right arm and recently benign essential tremors?