Hi philboy,
I hadn't noticed that the post was so old.
I suggested that he try the Paint Pad. I know it is not for everyone, but it saved my sanity when I did my first house from top to bottom, by myself.
In my experience is that it is fast, not messy, and makes a perfect line between wall and ceiling. There are different sizes for different jobs. I will never ever take a paintbrush or roller in my hand again. To my mind, professional painters have their money well earned !
With regard to the double sided sticky tape - I said to only use one sticky side. The protective backing on the non exposed side means the tape is firmer when attaching - it does not stretch, or break, or come off in little bits. It will stick to anything and comes off in one piece. I can mask yards of skirting, and door frames or what ever, accurately and completely, in half the time time I'd spend fusthering around with that vile, stretchy, limp masking tape, that misses little bits.
Again, this is just from my own experience. If one finds they prefer the brush and rolller, good for them. But to me they are little instruments of torture.
Out of curiosity, why don't you like the Paint Pad ?