Best way to get a stright line border????

[Hiker]

This fall I want to repaint my garage and add alittle color. Time to get rid of the cluttered wall's. I'm thinking about painting gray from the floor up 30" and then white to the ceiling with a red or B/W checkers divider, common look, i've seen others in here with it done. Curious at what method some have used to get super straight line. Should I invest in a lazer light line level?
I imagine I should paint the white first, then gray, then the strip....

Thanks..

 

[RAYJAY]

i just did mine with a chalk line and tape ...well they didn't have the lazer levels when i did mine ......lol

Jeff

 

[W-Cummins]

I would rent a rotary laser for a day I used mine when I put up the tile on the wall for the back splash. it worked well

William...

 

[SteveL]

4' level and a pencil is the cheapest route. Add a roll of painters masking tape and your set. Although a rotary laser level makes a mighty fine addition to anyone's tool arsenal!

 

[wythors]

This is a wonderful thing to have in your tool box.

 

[Willy Victor]

The easiest way to get a straight line is to have a steady hand, because if you don"t have that all the lasers in the world are'nt going to help. I find that a six pack gives me a steady hand, after that I get the shakes. It will be up to you to find your comfort zone.

Willy