Painters Tape for Masking Trim and Ceiling

Description of Painters Tape, and a method to use for masking trim and ceilings before painting walls. This method can eliminate the common problems that usually occur when using a traditional brush "cut-in" and separate rolling. Gives uniform color appearance around trim and near ceiling.

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Howto & Style

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• painter_tape
• painting_walls
• masking_trim
• cut_in_ceiling
• straight_ line_ painting

[trickydisco36]

taping the ceiling are you insane !!!! could have cut it in quicker

[PaintSourceNetwork]

Cutting in by brush is a traditional method anyone is free to choose. We are simply demonstrating an additional easy method for the do it yourselfer. Taping usually creates a straighter line. The taping method can eliminate 2 trips around if cutting in dark colors, as well as ceiling touchup. Taping allows the mini roller to be used near ceiling and around trim, to eliminate the halo or “hat band” effect caused by brush cut in, especially when using eg-shel or satin, or semi-gloss finish.

[ipablo4]

good video for beginers

[PaintSourceNetwork]

Thanks. The most important part is sequencing. Paint ceiling first. (No mater if down on the wall a smidge). Then paint trim and base (no matter if out on the wall a smidge). Tape off trim and tape off ceiling. Then paint the walls. No detailed cut in, and the amateur painter can get a straighter line with tape.

When you are doing a color change , or using certain dark colors, this technique gives a more uniform texture, sheen, and coverage- edge to edge. No "halos" near trim and ceiling.

[530PAINTER]

this method will ONLY work on smooth walls not texured walls.

[PaintSourceNetwork]

By taping trim and ceiling, it is actually a preferred method for textured walls, as straight line brush cut in is more difficult over a textured wall surface.

If the ceiling is textured, there is usually a small smooth area against the wall where tape can be attached. Certainly there will always be cases where this method may need to be modified for specific projects.

Textured walls and ceilings do offer some distinct challenges in some cases depending on the project.

[peytwan]

Wish I had watched this before I painted this weekend!

[TileByJordan]

The straightforward simplicity of this video is what makes it great especially for the average DIY'er. Great job

[CTAjunior]

I believe using tape is not only for beginners. I am sure it takes years for painters to develop that straight line... there's a lot of painting to be done in those years so why go through all the trouble of cutting and messing it up if you cant?

[strumpeteer]

Pros don't like videos like this. Everytime I turn my back, there are more great DIY videos such as this popping up from left to right. Every time this happens, DIY'ers are becoming better and better painters with professional results. Sorry Pros!

[trickydisco36]

@tristan1982able go fuck yr self you DIY bitch

[tristan1982able]

@trickydisco36 lol fag there are alot of pros including me who still tape, and believe me i ll match my finish to yours cutting in ... anyday, and believe me its all about the finish not about applying tape or not dumb fck

[Snakeytown]

Thank you for posting that....very useful. I see where I was going wrong :)