When to Remove Your Caulked Masking Tape? Painting HACK

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[lddragracer]

I'm a retired California Painting Contractor Chris. I don't work anymore, but I find myself watching all your video's and learning all over again, and enjoying it. I should have moved to Idaho way back, and went to work for you for a while. Keep your video's coming, I still love to paint!

[cheeto.]

Thank you YouTube University & Our Professional Tradesmen Professors for teaching us for free.

[renzo]

This method works very well, I've been a residential painter for 22 years and some of my mentors use to do this and it's was a great technique, I've used this technique also, sometimes I use the other color, if I'm doing an accent wall I'll put tape on the adjacent walls, seal my tape with the other wall color and let it dry, then I'll go over it with my accent wall color, I always cut in against the ceiling though cause a technique for crisp straight lines is to go a dime's width onto the ceiling, your wall color will always be consistent and disappear up behind the ceiling. Another technique for brushing is to always start from dry to wet, I always start at one end, dip, tap, and distribute the paint, cut in and lay it off holding your brush almost vertically one direction, I'll dip, tap, distribute again and cut in then lay it off the same direction, this way your brush strokes are always going the same direction, always remember to, go a brush width so your roller ensures to go up to the brush line, Idaho painter is a great mentor and my mentors 22 years ago practiced these proper techniques. Thank you very much. Sincerely Lorenzo gig harbor WA.

[Void-gnzm]

I just started painting and I’ve been watching your videos and have learned so many awesome tips. My mother in law could care less if she had straight lines or not in her living room. She just wants it painted. But I’m super OCD and a bit of a perfectionist. So these videos help getting the job done the right way.

[phillamoore]

WOW....I'm smack in the middle of an LVP/baseboard project, and painting the top of the molding, and not getting the white trim paint on my newly painted walls is a nightmare. So, this is worth its weight in gold. Absolutely wonderful advice!

[jerrydimmitt]

Did not see the link for paint brushes or tape as stated across screen during the video. You guys are amazing and have saved us a ton of money, time and have changed the quality of the work of our remodel.

[Pokekid]

This method has changed my game. It has reduced my touch ups by 90%. It is also extremely effective when you have to cover a prior painter’s sloppy work. You can cover their mistakes and leave a straight line!

[mikebowman]

I like that you finally started to mention that you have textured walls in your area. I always thought this method made no sense as we don't have texture around here. But I can see how it is helpful with textured walls, mind you I still think it would be easier to just use the trim paint over the tape first to seal the tape before using the wall paint. Then you don't have to be concerned with making sure you peel the tape immediately.

[neddyboy]

I painted a chevron pattern on my daughters wall. It is a knock down texture. I used frog tape and wet all the edges with a damp rag as it says on the instructions of the box. I painted 2 coats of paint and when I pulled the tape I had bleeding everywhere. I had to fix it all with an artists brush. It was only after this that I found out that frog tape has a tape especially for texture wall (it's a red tape). I bought that and tried it doing a geometric heart on her wall, it worked perfect.

[blackestkittycat]

Thank you! I’ve never had total success, making a clean line with frog tape. I can’t wait to try it.

[donnapeers]

You make it sound easy. I hope I can do this. I am moving and I know I will be painting walls. I like the clean edge very much. Very professional. You are the ones who came on when I put in “how to paint walls”. When looking for a video on how to do this. You have my attention. I am very fussy. Thank you for explaining it. Donna Peers.

[DanielKurland]

My buddy used blue tape when caulking my countertop, so I taped when caulking my tub. I wasn't sure how long to keep the tape on. Your video answered my question. Thank you.

[swimmerstevieg]

Thank you Chris. This will go down as one of your classics like way back in the day explaining how to set up and clean the titan 440 with the 4 pieces of trim! Nicely done!

[lesleyfryer]

OMG what a brilliant tip to caulk then paint! Really saved our paint job of textured wallpaper looking a real mess when painted dark gray up to the trim. Took a lot of time but so worth it, many thanks from the UK

[ABBas]

If you’re using frog tape you can use a damp rag to swipe over your tape before painting to activate the seal.

[johnwaynebrooks]

Chris is getting better and better at making videos, good job chirs!

[Johnnykgb-nsa]

Chris, it would be interesting to see a comparison of a smooth wall and light textured wall where the customer wants a stripe painted on the wall. But, use the tape method & caulk method, vs tape with no caulk but also use be a short nap roller, 1/4- 3/8" nap. Roll lightly, do not load it up heavy, don't excessive roll. Then compare time between the two, including any masking and caulking. Plus compare quality. Nice video.

[Dylanmichael]

I have not experienced the clear caulk cracking on me. I typically use Benjamin Moore Regal or Aura products in a matte finish and have experimented with different caulks. This method is great when used over new trim work in my opinion. We always use Big Stretch caulk (white) on new trim, spray trim and doors with BM Regal Semi, then brush and roll walls as discussed here. Adding that second layer of clear caulk and laser straight lines is a plus in my opinion! Thanks for the continued tips and other great content!

[dubloduce]

You don't need expensive tape or caulk to get clean lines. Use regular painter tape and brush a coat of the base color on and let it dry before you paint your stripe color. Viola perfect lines.

[MMPRECISIONPAINTING]

I always pull my tape A.S.A.P. when using this method. I try to stay away from it when using flats, but on heavily textured walls it's so tempting. I've found that if you wipe as much of the caulking off as you can, then you generally don't have cracking. I also like to use Big Stretch. I find that it doesn't shrink nearly as bad. I pay more for it, but the end product is well worth it. My logic is, I'm going to use the absolute best products from start to finish, even if it cost a couple $100 extra dollars. Customers are always happy and never a call back.