How To: Taping Before Painting
A fresh coat of paint can be an easy and inexpensive way to improve your home and help it sell faster. But the job can turn messy if you don’t tape off the surfaces you don’t want painted. Handyman Andy Sjostrom shares his tips for taping for a paint job. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more DIY painting advice.
Pull the tape right away. Slowly and towards the paint.
Blue tape is only necessary if you are going to leave on for more than a day. Brown tape (masking tape) bonds better, therefore it tends to bleed less. And it cost alot less than blue.
great thanks!
andy seems like a cool guy
So I remove the blue tape as soon as I’m done? Even if it’s semi dry? Or do I wait until it’s completely dry?
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cant u use frog tape?
Very helpful. Thanks for explaining the rationale as well for why you do things a certain way.
These are good tips. Many people would just try winging it and do it halfassed.
That’s okay for people who do have a steady hand, but not everyone does. We used the tape before primer and I was very glad we did. Not everyone is an experienced painter or steady with the paintbrush. Some of us need the tape for the first few painting experiences until we get the hang of it. Better safe than sorry.
I throw the flag again. I 100% agree to wipe off surfaces, I am at a loss as to why you tape? Use a good brush, quality paint, and steady hand, you are wasting your time w/ tape.
He’s a good handyman… I like how he is thorough and pays attention to detail. Idid not know about all these tips… THANKS!!
Thanks for watching, hope the videos helped and good luck with your painting project.
Im just getting a few pointers before I start…..thanks for the tips…
Is there a video for sanding the walls?
You’re a good handy man. Keep it up. Just like I showed you. Soon you’ll be as good as me.
Thankyou so much for this!!
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Frog tape is the best!
gd, very relaxed teacher, this is a gd thing