Caulking Your Tape. Paint Like a Level 1 Master.

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[rast]

Old School for most trades is relying on technique. New school is relying on technology. I'm grateful we have someone like Chris showing how to marry the two. Keep up the good work brother

[Crashoax]

Here in Belgium we use a MS Polymer to caulk our tape. We paint 2 or 3 layers on top without pulling the tape away in between layers. When the last layer is applied we pull the tape when it's still wet. Perfect cut lines, always. Here in Belgium it's considered very old fashioned to cut in lines with a brush, as we find the result to be incomparable with tape.

Also MS Polymer never cracks, is super strong. But it's more difficult to apply than regular caulk. So it takes some time and practice to find the right amount and technique to do so.

Also, if u know how thinly you cab apply the MS Polymer caulk you will never have ridges visible.

So yeah, we first tape everything and caulk it with MS Polymer. And then we start painting.

[kemicalyemster]

yeah, I've been overwhelmed by all the different methods to cut in and get straight edges etc. This by far makes the most sense. Thanks for the vid!

[hawgifan]

Been using this method for years. Great for new construction trim and painting against brick.

[Mr.Wil]

Thank you for your videos. Extremely helpful. Also for the verse! 🙏🏾

[ManuSaenzFamily]

I like to keep a bucket of water with a sponge as well doing mill work or any kind of caulking. Nice work!

[jarod]

Frog tape and clear acrylic varnish to seal it before painting works well too!!!

[perniculous]

Thanks for all the tips. I have a new house, and while it's not some fancy custom home (spec house, production home builder), the painters actually did a nice job on the trim. We're adding some accent colors and I'm scared to death to mess it up, but this gives me confidence.

[jamesswinney]

Thanks Paint Life, caulking your Tape=perfect straight lines.yes indeed 👍

[chrissigarigamo]

Cant wait to try this technique, your videos have been such a blessing to me and improving my skills. Thank you and many blessings to you

[Geoonthegrind]

Chris,
If you were to do coats would you just free hand the second coat and hold back say an 1/8th inch as an example?

[thoughtsatteatime]

Oh my goodness that’s amazing! Thank you 😊

[rickfrey]

I've found that a damp rag works also to activate the frog tape.

[MrIowahawks]

how long do you have to wait to paint after you apply the caulk?

[ruben]

If the paint rubs between seams, make sure you don't use a white silicone syringe, but light gray silicone or red silicone then you won't see the shed white joints, even if you want to spray quickly, you can use white or black with Soudal Turbo and after 15 minutes you can paint

[TheValuablepainter]

Your the Master, your the Goat!
Have a Nice day buddy!

[carloskummer]

Been watching your videos! They have been a help thank you ! God bless!

[sexyhotdg]

Thanks Paint Life TV great tips as always

[AIActionFun]

This is the video I have been waiting for since watching your previous video where you demonstrate caulking take for a straight line on the wall. Great content and I will continue ordering from your online store.

Does this method work if I am spraying? Spraying 2 coats?
Do I have to worry about cracking with an Eggshell finish?
Just curious if this is only recommended for brushing/rolling only?

[vquinto]

What if you prime first then paint? How long can you leave the caulking?