an edger for a paint roller , comprising : a roller frame ; a roller cover , having lateral edges , the lateral edges being outside a painting width of the paint roller and being configured to glide against a surface without marring the surface ; a displaceable mount , configured to have a first position in which a roller cover is fully engaged over the paint roller and a second position in which the roller cover is disengaged from the paint roller ; and at least one auxiliary brush , located on at least one lateral edge of the roller cover , configured to provide painting coverage adjacent to an edge of the roller . a paintbrush edger comprising a linked pair of selectively deployed shields , separated by a wicking space , having tips which glide in a corner , protecting a from contact with paint , while withdrawing paint which seeps into the corner into the wicking space .