im painting lines on something, but the paint is getting under the tape, what am i doing wrong? is there a CERTAIN KIND OF TYPE TO USE?
2006-10-03 07:16:06 · 13 answers · asked by mcharmd 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
yeah.. the blue painters tape! but then again it also depends on what your painting on......... but still.. the blue painters tape!
2006-10-03 07:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by im just me.. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what it is you are painting. If it is your walls, splurge and get the blue painters tape at Lowes, Home Depot, etc... Its totally worth it.
If the surface is very smooth, use either clear packing or scotch tape, oh and you can also use black electrticians tape on smooth surfaces too. It actually works the best now that I think about it. Like if you were doing your painting on glass or something of the like.
And so you have no problems with bleeding, be sure the edges are pressed down really well, and when painting along the edges of the paint, dont saturate the area, try to work from the tape to the surface you are painting, and if using a brush, try to do light strokes. If it is with a roller, get the bigger area first, then with most of the paint out of the roller, get the edges, then you'll have less chances of any bleeding.
2006-10-03 07:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a factor time painter. bypass on your close by paint shop & pick some 2 inch overlaying tape ( in many situations blue ). The tape is obtainable in fairly some launch situations. some painters do not difficulty to envision the print on the interior floor of the roll. as an occasion 3 day launch. it is the only tape i might use. The paint shop could have some 8 foot or taller easy-weight plastic made for overlaying entire wallls once you spray ceilings. Make it one provide up procuring.
2016-10-01 21:34:20 · answer #3 · answered by geddings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blue painters tape and be sure the sides are firmly pressed down. Wait until paint is throughly dry before removing tape.
2006-10-03 09:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by luckylindy0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3M blue painter's tape-- but get the 14 day type because it doesn't wreck the paint when you pull it off-- make sure the paint is dry before you try pulling off the tape.
2006-10-03 11:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by shermisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a blue painters tape you can get at Home Depot. Just make sure it is pressed down real good on the edges.
2006-10-03 07:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by bugear001 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Are you using blue painter's tape? Press it down firmly. You could be using too much paint or applying too much pressure with the brush and it's squishing under. Do it gently.
2006-10-03 07:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the blue masking tape. It is found in the paint department.
2006-10-03 07:24:00 · answer #8 · answered by basher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the blue painters tape. 3M is a good brand. You can buy it at Lowes & Home Depot.
2006-10-03 07:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by Working Gal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a BLUE masking tape that you can get at H Depot. I have foud it to be the best. I think it is 3M
2006-10-03 07:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by pretzel2222 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋