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Painting Tip Needed - How to paint a straight line!
ahofle:
I also never had luck with that "painters" masking tape, even using leapin's method of running my finger over it. :banghead:
ChadTower:
Too late now, but in this situation, the best way is often to paint before assembly.
Chris G:
I've found it helps a LITTLE to:
1. use as little paint as will provide coverage around the edges - when you use too much, it always seeps under any gaps in the tape
2. if possible, paint the edges by coming from over the tape rather than painting toward the tape
I almost always have to touch up some areas with an artist brush, though.
GAtekwriter:
For a few dollars, go to Home Depot and they're now selling, believe it or not, corner painter tape elements. They come in small 90 degree blocks with curves cut in them - difficult to describe, but you can buy a small pack of them for a few bucks.
I've painted a LOT of rooms and I've learned three things:
1. Put the tape on as straight as possible in the LONGEST possible run.
2. Use a dry sponge or small towel to protect your finger and run it down the tape with as much pressure as you can get - use just your finger and you'll experience tape-burn.
3. After painting, remove the tape IMMEDIATELY. Do NOT wait until the paint dries if you can help it. Painters tape tends to pull away drying or dried paint (especially latex) - when it's still wet, you'll get the chance to pull away the tape, leaving a very solid line.
I realize this may not help you with a deep corner, but the techniques still apply... good luck.
Jim
mountain:
If you are painting over existing paint, make sure it is as smooth as possible. Any imperfections will allow paint to get under the tape. I would also use the vinyl tape as mentioned above like they use in the automotive painting process.
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