Everyone shitting on him like they're all professional painters. This is good for the casual diy person who doesn't have a lifetime of experience learning to paint perfect lines
I love this guy he takes his time teaches slowly so its easy to do. Sharing his craft not lieing or keeping secrets to boast himself. If each one teach one we would have more ppl working and less in need. Helping one another. ❤ #jalpenolover
I’ve been a painting contractor for 15 years and I can second what you are saying. Professionals are able to cut in with the white straight with ease. But the caulking trick with the body color works just fine to for the average person. Nice job jalapeño!
Well, I think it would help if he puts the tape since the beginning on the baseboard, then the cualk, then let the caulk dry n paint the wall. This is the best way for the DIY's.
@robert mayes yes, this is why caulk has to be wiped or cleaned then let it dry so it doesn't Crack when the paint dries. Also if caulk is still wet the brush will drag it .
@robert mayes if u r a pro. Did u consider that its better to let every material dry the proper time so it works better?? Do u knw that if u apply paint on wet calking there is a big chance that when ur paint dries n the caulk starts dryin( not the same day but in about 2 days) there will be a Crack on paint. If caulk Is clean n let it dry ( the caulk he is using is the fast drying one 10 - 30 depending how much or thick the caulk, temperature etc) when paint it's still a little wet u can remove te tape or when it's completely dry just don't pull it hard make it slowly . U have experience n practice so u knw how to make ur projects work but to ppl who doesn't they have to be told more info so they don't make mistakes. Jalapeño solutions is not a pro but it's good.
The caulking after taping is for textured walls (especially deep textured walls). If you use just tape, the paint will just barely squeeze underneath the tape between the lumps and ridges of the texture not making it a super straight line. Of course, using a Purdy eliminates all that IF you know how to use it/cut properly. For everyone else, this is worth it.
I guarantee you lines with a brush is straighter than this. You finish with painting the baseboards last. That's where you get your straight lines. Homeowners use alex dap products. I've never seen a respected professional dap anything. I've been painting since 1996.
Professional painter here please tape off the base first, then cut it and then roll it this way it doesn’t picture frame on you when you do your second coat picture frame meaning you see a darker outline around the edges, then you do on the wall
All these painters saying they can do perfect lines without the tape. I’ve been a contractor for 30 years and yes there are good painters but if you want it perfect you gotta tape and caulk it. Post videos of your work or STFU.
I'm from an old school professional family. However, I'm getting older and have high anxiety, I can appreciate this hack.plus, I love the smoothness of caulk on my finger. Lol
It looks amazing, the only thing I will say is, I he sould have introduced the caulking after painting to the corners where the base meets the wall, I would have brought out the base more and made it pop. And since it is the smaller part of the house, I think it deserves more attention
It is a textured wall, it would look haggard if you caulked after paint. I used to think the same thing when I worked for builders, they just want stuff done, don’t do it proper. You caulk, then paint.
@@jeshuaadams5869 Agree to disagree, the paint does the work of distinguishing the trim from the wall, (assuming it’s painted baseboard. Caulk is not meant to be seen, especially if the trim isn’t white.
Yellow frog tape pre moist with semi moist rag then caulk frog tape adhesive expands through moisture the caulk after you pre expand the adhesive will create a razor line
Definitely appreciate that tip i got a few guys at work that are just starting to paint and im always having to come back n back to explain things and what to do n what not to do with the brush or roller this will definitely hit home run for them tho thanks appreciate it ...,
Just a quick note To all who attemp this method easiest way to achieve it is if you make sure you see the edge of the tape threw the chalking that way you know it ain't to thick because you can mess it up if the chalking is to thick great method
I am not a pro but experimented with taping and cutting. In most cases if you have steady hands, cut. Paint always bleeds even with tape and sometimes its even uglier than a non steady hand.
Have u ever tried cutting the caulking nozzle straight and pushing the caulking tube forward rather the plulling it if u hold the gun at the right angle the nozzle tools the caulking and requires almost no re-working
@@andrejslv4192 how do you know its dumb if you haven't tried. If you dont have the skill i understand why you might get defensive and call it dumb when u have never even tried it. You will use less then half the material the end result looks better and your finger or tools dont get covered in caulk something your probably use to.
We know what a knifes edge is… you ever heard of other methods? These techniques didn’t come out of nowhere , lemme guess you paint every single day and do it for a living
Or just cut it in by hand after painting for 30 years. Thats what i do, granted this will give the cleanest line you can achieve but it takes extra time and materials for that extra 5 percentage visual.
Good videos. I'm just wondering where you live and work that all the walls have texture. Where I am, textured wall we're left that back in the 80s and popcorn ceilings we're gone by 2010
And that was absolute hell in 2010 too!! You walk in and almost duck down to miss those god awful monstrosities hanging from the ceiling... texture and popcorn should have been gone by, well, they should have never, ever been invented in the first place... yuk.
Don't do it bro you're better off putting the frog tape and sealing it with a five and one or a spatula the caulking shrinks and after you paint it it it cracks because of the caulking shrinking
This method is the hard way… price wise at least… you’re better off either buying a stiff brush and taking your time to properly cut OR get some Green frog tape that does this “trick” as well
@carlosf9278 yeah I just cut it with a brush and as long as I take my time it ends up great. this technique can work great for doing straight lines on textured surfaces,
@@lyssakate Yep, so when you trim with a brush, it leaves brush marks, unlike a roller. If you roll first, when you trim you'll get brush marks at least a few inches wide. But if you trim first, you can come back with a roller and roll close to your trim which covers most of the brush marks. It's pretty easy to roll within an inch or less of the trim. Also, make sure to remove all outlet/light switch covers before you paint, that way you don't have to try painting around them. Anyway, there are other ways to do it, this is what works for me. If you've never painted before I would suggest watching a couple UA-cam videos first, as there are different ways to paint. You've got this! :)
Yeah Cutting the edges with a 2” or a 2.5” is usually what we do first… frankly, I think it’s what every painting crew does since the roller guys can just roll without worries/issues Some use cheap tape for some parts but I haven’t seen anyone use tape & caulk yet 😂… I would imagine that even DIY painters just get Green Frog Tape since it’s pretty good
I'm starting a whole-house interior painting project and you can bet your sweet hippie that I'm going to use tape to get nice, straight lines. Thanks for sharing!!!
I painted for a couple years. Residential, commercial, interior, exterior. We never used tape. It's not hard to cut good lines with a nice chisel tip brush.
I love watching your helpful tips on diy, but what would be really helpful is that at the end of your video shorts you actually took a three second time frame to show the labels on the materials that you are using like the caulks and whatever, because in all of these videos I have noticed that they moved too fast to get a screenshot of what product I need to buy at the store to do this job at home myself. Thanks! Otherwise, you're doing great and I love watching your tips and hints thank you!!
Im clueless with this stuff. I just painted my bathroom walls then realised shit I need to paint the ceiling. I keep getting lines even w tape , now realising it's because the ceiling is super textured.. And the baseboard has a gap. I'll try caulk. Thank you
I personally prefer the white to be 1/16" on the wall more than the paint be 1/16" on the base board I think when looking down at it the L curve of the paint on the trim makes it look not straight any more
Very good explanation! Been looking through loads of videos for this. Thank you! 🙌 ETA: do you usually paint the walls first and skirtings second, or other way round? Sorry if obvious - not a professional painter here just trying to sort my flat on a shoestring budget. Thank you! 🙏
You're right where I used to work in the in the company it was just a painting company but you put the tape correctly and you seal it with a five in one
You guys who don’t use tape are the guys I come repaint after. After the homeowner has someone clean all the paint splatter from rolling off the of baseboards and floor.
@@Bozwald seriously. We can all cut straight lines. But tape is very important for splatters, sprinkles, after we finish coat our walls we pull tape and our fresh baseboard is clean and not in need of touch up. The guys who show up in filthy paint clothes with limited tools and just smash out a job are usually the guys who don’t make it past the 90 trial period
If you’re someone who acc paints you know the corner where the baseboard and the wall meet is literally a guide for you 😭 not to mention who paints walls after trim? I’ve always done walls then baseboard I feel like it’s way easier to get a straight line on the baseboard and if you do get any drips somehow u wouldn’t want to have the trim already painted idk maybe it’s just me. This guy doesn’t deserve any hate tho this a simpler way for people who aren’t professional painters
The amount of pennies per foot painters commenting here is alarming, everybody claiming they can cut clean lines, doesn’t use caulk.. blah blah blah. Elevate your shit, the best painters absolutely use caulk, and tape. Maybe not always like this, but on almost any given job it’s there.
@john dunne probably why no one wants an Irish paint job, you wouldn’t get work here bud. Go to a million dollar house, or any of the houses I’ve worked in over the years, you’d be cleaning all the specs off of the floor and trim without tape.
I always start with my ceilings, then paint my walls, and save my trim for last. After I have my trim done everything is done. I'll go back and lay a bead of caulk down on top my my finished trim meeting my finished wall
Let it setup for a little bit, you've got about 15 minutes working time with the caulking, remove it before then. Don't let it dry or you'll get paint tares
I would avoid blue bloc it takes like that on freshly painted (or really any painted) baseboard. Too high of adhesion and could strip the trim paint off
How long do you wait before painting over the caulk or can you paint right on top? And how long u too you relive the tape? Google says the opposite of all the videos I’ve been seeing
Why is it every time I use blue tape for cutting in I still get bleed over inside, behind the tape. When I pull the blue tape I have specs of pint the other paint behind it why is it happening? I apply pressure to make sure it's adhered to the wall.
I’m a bit confused. Ok, yes I dont paint often but need to do a lot now. So need help. My hands are not steady. How is there not even a tiny bit of caulking get smeared onto the wall itself, and therefore not leaving a perfect line? Seems the caulk would not just be on the tape but also pushed onto the wall surface.
I know what you mean about the step with tape.... But youre not feeling the transions with your eyes, youre just looking at them. Besides 75% of people cant tell the difference between a shitty paint job and a good one. I understand where youre coming from tho.
So what’s the purpose of the caulking? Would you caulk between the base boards and the wall for the whole house? I want to paint my house but have found that baseboard connected to the wall aren’t as smooth or have these small imperfections when taping
Quick question, does anyone know, do you usually paint the walls first and skirtings second, or other way round? Sorry if obvious - not a professional painter here, just trying to sort my flat on a shoestring budget. Thank you! 🙏
Everyone shitting on him like they're all professional painters. This is good for the casual diy person who doesn't have a lifetime of experience learning to paint perfect lines
I love this guy he takes his time teaches slowly so its easy to do. Sharing his craft not lieing or keeping secrets to boast himself. If each one teach one we would have more ppl working and less in need. Helping one another. ❤ #jalpenolover
I’ve been a painting contractor for 15 years and I can second what you are saying. Professionals are able to cut in with the white straight with ease. But the caulking trick with the body color works just fine to for the average person. Nice job jalapeño!
Well, I think it would help if he puts the tape since the beginning on the baseboard, then the cualk, then let the caulk dry n paint the wall. This is the best way for the DIY's.
@robert mayes yes, this is why caulk has to be wiped or cleaned then let it dry so it doesn't Crack when the paint dries. Also if caulk is still wet the brush will drag it .
@robert mayes if u r a pro. Did u consider that its better to let every material dry the proper time so it works better?? Do u knw that if u apply paint on wet calking there is a big chance that when ur paint dries n the caulk starts dryin( not the same day but in about 2 days) there will be a Crack on paint.
If caulk Is clean n let it dry ( the caulk he is using is the fast drying one 10 - 30 depending how much or thick the caulk, temperature etc) when paint it's still a little wet u can remove te tape or when it's completely dry just don't pull it hard make it slowly . U have experience n practice so u knw how to make ur projects work but to ppl who doesn't they have to be told more info so they don't make mistakes. Jalapeño solutions is not a pro but it's good.
The caulking after taping is for textured walls (especially deep textured walls). If you use just tape, the paint will just barely squeeze underneath the tape between the lumps and ridges of the texture not making it a super straight line. Of course, using a Purdy eliminates all that IF you know how to use it/cut properly. For everyone else, this is worth it.
Hey moron no it’s not research more stop talking about something you obviously know nothing about lol…
No matter how good you are are free handed at cutting. You can't never beat tape straight line.
It's not worth the extra time.
Facts, their acting like he’s throwing tape on the ceiling so he can cut the walls in
imagine you’re life being so boring and broke you argue about paint on a youtube video. lol
I guarantee you lines with a brush is straighter than this. You finish with painting the baseboards last. That's where you get your straight lines.
Homeowners use alex dap products. I've never seen a respected professional dap anything. I've been painting since 1996.
@habibimaya yup dap sucks plus a freehand line looks better then a tape line any day
Professional painter here please tape off the base first, then cut it and then roll it this way it doesn’t picture frame on you when you do your second coat picture frame meaning you see a darker outline around the edges, then you do on the wall
2 cuts 3 rolls you mean
All these painters saying they can do perfect lines without the tape. I’ve been a contractor for 30 years and yes there are good painters but if you want it perfect you gotta tape and caulk it. Post videos of your work or STFU.
Lmao 30 years still using training wheels
Like I said post a video of you making a perfect line or STFU.
@@johncorbin5332lol 😆
I’m a painter and I never use tape, tape for me is just protection from roller spray. But fair play to the guy for doing it himself! ❤
@@gonzobonzo4480And it looks ugly and unprofessional underneath you. What's your point? Pride? ✴️
I'm from an old school professional family. However, I'm getting older and have high anxiety, I can appreciate this hack.plus, I love the smoothness of caulk on my finger. Lol
Damn Mary did you just you like a caulk on your finger...
@@jeemale9207 she loves the smoothness she said
I bet you do…
Lol freaky ass 😂😂
Mary loves caulk
It looks amazing, the only thing I will say is, I he sould have introduced the caulking after painting to the corners where the base meets the wall, I would have brought out the base more and made it pop. And since it is the smaller part of the house, I think it deserves more attention
It is a textured wall, it would look haggard if you caulked after paint. I used to think the same thing when I worked for builders, they just want stuff done, don’t do it proper. You caulk, then paint.
@@Bozwald not if you clean the wall after with a tapered tile sponge. It's how I make my baseboards look perfect
@@jeshuaadams5869 Agree to disagree, the paint does the work of distinguishing the trim from the wall, (assuming it’s painted baseboard. Caulk is not meant to be seen, especially if the trim isn’t white.
I tape and just paint the tape in get perfect lines but don't have to worry about caulk
Love your videos, don’t listen to these haters there’s always another way to do something, it looks great
Thank you bro! Your the best! God bless!
It took me a long time to learn to cut a line. It saved a lot of time. A quality brush is key. Im not a pro but I learned from one.
Mr jalapeño you helped me through my rehab finishing work. Thank you for what you do!!! No joke
Yellow frog tape pre moist with semi moist rag then caulk frog tape adhesive expands through moisture the caulk after you pre expand the adhesive will create a razor line
Niiiice, I been taping wrong. Thanks for the lesson bro
Amazing 🤩 I do it all the time a painter 👩🎨 gave me the idea 💡 u can also use yellow masking tape
Or you could use a caulking tool?
Definitely appreciate that tip i got a few guys at work that are just starting to paint and im always having to come back n back to explain things and what to do n what not to do with the brush or roller this will definitely hit home run for them tho thanks appreciate it ...,
I love that you share your skills! Boom!😎👍
Looks great man! I tape when painting wall to base to, if the top of the base is wide enough.
Just a quick note To all who attemp this method easiest way to achieve it is if you make sure you see the edge of the tape threw the chalking that way you know it ain't to thick because you can mess it up if the chalking is to thick great method
Lol you moron wtf are you talking about clearly you have done no type of finishing in your life hahhaha
That looks sharp,
I am not a pro but experimented with taping and cutting. In most cases if you have steady hands, cut. Paint always bleeds even with tape and sometimes its even uglier than a non steady hand.
Have u ever tried cutting the caulking nozzle straight and pushing the caulking tube forward rather the plulling it if u hold the gun at the right angle the nozzle tools the caulking and requires almost no re-working
Nope that's dumb you have to work the caulk no matter what
@@andrejslv4192 how do you know its dumb if you haven't tried. If you dont have the skill i understand why you might get defensive and call it dumb when u have never even tried it. You will use less then half the material the end result looks better and your finger or tools dont get covered in caulk something your probably use to.
That's really nice.
It’s called a knife edge. Eliminates all the tedious prep work of taping and caulking.
We know what a knifes edge is… you ever heard of other methods? These techniques didn’t come out of nowhere , lemme guess you paint every single day and do it for a living
This is a great way to do accent walls as well, don't let the paint dry completely before pulling the tape
Or just cut it in by hand after painting for 30 years. Thats what i do, granted this will give the cleanest line you can achieve but it takes extra time and materials for that extra 5 percentage visual.
Good videos. I'm just wondering where you live and work that all the walls have texture. Where I am, textured wall we're left that back in the 80s and popcorn ceilings we're gone by 2010
And that was absolute hell in 2010 too!! You walk in and almost duck down to miss those god awful monstrosities hanging from the ceiling... texture and popcorn should have been gone by, well, they should have never, ever been invented in the first place... yuk.
Yeah in the UK it was woodchip paper and Artex. I hope it never makes a comeback here
He lives in the Western United States where they still do that
@@andrejslv4192 Uhhh, not sure who or in what armpit town, but here in Colorado, we don’t see new homes with these nightmarish accents!
@@leerob2403 I painted houses all over Denver and the surrounding area tons of textured walls
Great hack I think I try this with my frog tape. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Don't do it bro you're better off putting the frog tape and sealing it with a five and one or a spatula the caulking shrinks and after you paint it it it cracks because of the caulking shrinking
I like tape depending where the work is. Looks good man
Mr. Jalapeño, you do get a lot of " I could do it better comments " from the keyboard know-it-alls.
Everyone thinks they don't need tape, until they make 1 tiny mistake, then the regret sets in. And you're wiping spots off baseboards with acetone.
@@jordanlong00 if you use latex wipe them right then no acetone needed.
I would say, constructive criticism, but yeah, some commenting may have not picked up a paint brush? 🤦♂️🤷♀️
@@ikeepitshoWhat's constructive from know it alls? Being sloppier with a bigger ego? 😂
@@shawnr771No. Just use tape. It's better and more efficient. Use your head.
I always forget about this method until after I've already finished doing it the hard way
This method is the hard way… price wise at least… you’re better off either buying a stiff brush and taking your time to properly cut OR get some Green frog tape that does this “trick” as well
@carlosf9278 yeah I just cut it with a brush and as long as I take my time it ends up great. this technique can work great for doing straight lines on textured surfaces,
How long do you wait after caulking to paint? And how long after painting to pull the tape?
Ideally you wait for the caulk to dry before painting over it.
Always trim before you roll. Way less brush marks that way.
Trim? Like do the trim first? I've never painted lol please explain! I gotta do my living room soon
@@lyssakate Yep, so when you trim with a brush, it leaves brush marks, unlike a roller. If you roll first, when you trim you'll get brush marks at least a few inches wide. But if you trim first, you can come back with a roller and roll close to your trim which covers most of the brush marks. It's pretty easy to roll within an inch or less of the trim. Also, make sure to remove all outlet/light switch covers before you paint, that way you don't have to try painting around them. Anyway, there are other ways to do it, this is what works for me. If you've never painted before I would suggest watching a couple UA-cam videos first, as there are different ways to paint. You've got this! :)
You mean cut first
@@danmitchell357 Sorry yep 👍
Yeah Cutting the edges with a 2” or a 2.5” is usually what we do first… frankly, I think it’s what every painting crew does since the roller guys can just roll without worries/issues
Some use cheap tape for some parts but I haven’t seen anyone use tape & caulk yet 😂… I would imagine that even DIY painters just get Green Frog Tape since it’s pretty good
I'm a painter and your videos are Kool bro . 😎
I'm starting a whole-house interior painting project and you can bet your sweet hippie that I'm going to use tape to get nice, straight lines. Thanks for sharing!!!
I painted for a couple years. Residential, commercial, interior, exterior. We never used tape. It's not hard to cut good lines with a nice chisel tip brush.
Same here
💯
When i started there was no tape
When I started there was no base boards
When I started there was no walls😊😊😊
That looks fantastic! I'm going to try this method. I really like the look of the caulking technique...very neat! Thanks!
Keep on with the hustle!! Great 👍
Man that paint reminds me of the early 2000.
Ever do any videos on where/how to cut open a tube of calking?
I love watching your helpful tips on diy, but what would be really helpful is that at the end of your video shorts you actually took a three second time frame to show the labels on the materials that you are using like the caulks and whatever, because in all of these videos I have noticed that they moved too fast to get a screenshot of what product I need to buy at the store to do this job at home myself. Thanks! Otherwise, you're doing great and I love watching your tips and hints thank you!!
Nice job😊
Im clueless with this stuff. I just painted my bathroom walls then realised shit I need to paint the ceiling. I keep getting lines even w tape , now realising it's because the ceiling is super textured.. And the baseboard has a gap. I'll try caulk. Thank you
I personally prefer the white to be 1/16" on the wall more than the paint be 1/16" on the base board
I think when looking down at it the L curve of the paint on the trim makes it look not straight any more
This would make work go by so fast I’ma give it a try thanks for the tip
Jalapeño solutions are the best solutions ever
Bro thank you for your hard work and hacks. Keep ‘em coming
Oooo my fave... Tank green
Green frog tape does the job.
It's one of the best
Only stuff I buy. The blue tape doesn't always stick well, and high desert heat ruins the roll when left in the truck.
How long do you wait to paint after you put the caulking ? Excellent video, thanks.
Great job
Gotta watch where that caulked and painted tape goes. Makes a mess fast!!!!
You GO👏
Very good explanation! Been looking through loads of videos for this. Thank you! 🙌
ETA: do you usually paint the walls first and skirtings second, or other way round? Sorry if obvious - not a professional painter here just trying to sort my flat on a shoestring budget. Thank you! 🙏
If you know how to use tape correct there is no reason for caulk. Extra steps costing you time and money as a painter.
If you use frog tape and then run a wet rag over it.
You're right where I used to work in the in the company it was just a painting company but you put the tape correctly and you seal it with a five in one
There's a few ways. This is nicely done still.
Everyone's a painter until the real painter shows up. You do your taping...we're already onto the next job
Ok cool guy 😎
Your ego is ugly
Shut up Chris.
You guys who don’t use tape are the guys I come repaint after. After the homeowner has someone clean all the paint splatter from rolling off the of baseboards and floor.
@@Bozwald seriously. We can all cut straight lines. But tape is very important for splatters, sprinkles, after we finish coat our walls we pull tape and our fresh baseboard is clean and not in need of touch up. The guys who show up in filthy paint clothes with limited tools and just smash out a job are usually the guys who don’t make it past the 90 trial period
Nice job bro 👍
Cutting in always wins using a purdy 2inch I'd never use any masking tape
Always tape the trim. Saves so much time and worry
1. You should cut first
2. Free hand is even easier
If you’re someone who acc paints you know the corner where the baseboard and the wall meet is literally a guide for you 😭 not to mention who paints walls after trim? I’ve always done walls then baseboard I feel like it’s way easier to get a straight line on the baseboard and if you do get any drips somehow u wouldn’t want to have the trim already painted idk maybe it’s just me.
This guy doesn’t deserve any hate tho this a simpler way for people who aren’t professional painters
Nice!!!
I've got to paint all my trim + walls, I'm going to try this method.
Did u try it yet? It work?
Pull trim away from the wall. Paint with a nice pointed angled brush then pound it back on once dry.
Great hack bro thanks 👍🏽
****Ok ok I've seen enough!! I HAVE NOW SUBSCRIBED!!! GREAT GREAT GREAT 👍 VIDEO!!! THANKS!!!
Good video mate
I could cut in trim so good I don’t even need to use tape
This man is a masyer, y'all dissing him are just jealous.
The amount of pennies per foot painters commenting here is alarming, everybody claiming they can cut clean lines, doesn’t use caulk.. blah blah blah. Elevate your shit, the best painters absolutely use caulk, and tape. Maybe not always like this, but on almost any given job it’s there.
@john dunne probably why no one wants an Irish paint job, you wouldn’t get work here bud. Go to a million dollar house, or any of the houses I’ve worked in over the years, you’d be cleaning all the specs off of the floor and trim without tape.
Jalapeño, you’re the best. My favorite shorts.
That’s hack your making the trim board reveal smaller than it is 😮
I use the Masking Master as a masking tool, very precise
Good job. But do u cut the edges first then roll the wall last. Or not.
Or it's my wall I'll do what ever I want.
Do you wait for the caulk to dry before you paint the wall AND is the baseboard already painted or do you to thr baseboard last?
As a painter who still feels this is a trade... I can just cut that baseboard in with a brush no tape..there is a time and place for tape caulking
If your painting over the caulk and the tape creates the line, why do you caulk at all?
Thanks I cant for the life of me freehand that line especially on long walls
I always start with my ceilings, then paint my walls, and save my trim for last. After I have my trim done everything is done. I'll go back and lay a bead of caulk down on top my my finished trim meeting my finished wall
Cant take someone serious when they start with "ok get your blue tape"
Nice!
Satisfying
Do you wait for the paint to dry completely before removing the tape or do you do it while it still wet ?
Let it setup for a little bit, you've got about 15 minutes working time with the caulking, remove it before then. Don't let it dry or you'll get paint tares
@@jcluttrellthanks
Nicely done... You have to show all the Amateur's CAULKING is an ART
I would avoid blue bloc it takes like that on freshly painted (or really any painted) baseboard. Too high of adhesion and could strip the trim paint off
👍 nice!!
How long do you wait before painting over the caulk or can you paint right on top? And how long u too you relive the tape? Google says the opposite of all the videos I’ve been seeing
Excellent thanks👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Fantastic ♥️ that so much
If the tip of the caulking container is cut at an angle ,there is no need for tape
Why is it every time I use blue tape for cutting in I still get bleed over inside, behind the tape. When I pull the blue tape I have specs of pint the other paint behind it why is it happening? I apply pressure to make sure it's adhered to the wall.
I’m a bit confused. Ok, yes I dont paint often but need to do a lot now. So need help. My hands are not steady. How is there not even a tiny bit of caulking get smeared onto the wall itself, and therefore not leaving a perfect line? Seems the caulk would not just be on the tape but also pushed onto the wall surface.
Tape leaves a hard step so do the caulk directly. Needs a bit of skill but it’s cheap enough and wipes off while it’s still wet.
I know what you mean about the step with tape.... But youre not feeling the transions with your eyes, youre just looking at them. Besides 75% of people cant tell the difference between a shitty paint job and a good one. I understand where youre coming from tho.
Is the caulking just to fill in any possible gaps?
What was its purpose?
So what’s the purpose of the caulking? Would you caulk between the base boards and the wall for the whole house? I want to paint my house but have found that baseboard connected to the wall aren’t as smooth or have these small imperfections when taping
But why did you want the wall paint overlapping on the baseboards?
Good technique. Use the wet rag as a guide and never use blue tape.
Quick question, does anyone know, do you usually paint the walls first and skirtings second, or other way round? Sorry if obvious - not a professional painter here, just trying to sort my flat on a shoestring budget. Thank you! 🙏
You can paint directly on the caulking? I always left it to dry first... 🤦