Paint like a pro and stop using tape!

Painter's tape is really popular for DIY painting projects. Open up any DIY video or how to blog where something needs to be painted and the first thing that comes out is the trusty roll of painter's tape or masking tape. Most people use it in cases where it shouldn't be used. I have an old house that needs a lot of painting. Like many people, I started off using tape but learned the hard way that it's usually not needed. In fact, it's counter productive in most cases. Here's a couple of tricks I learned from the school of hard knocks and by watching professional painters work.

[@utconcept]

Good tip!

[@HacknBuild]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@timmynormand8082]

Quick as possible. A week on the door ?

[@HacknBuild]

When I say as quickly as possible I am talking about the time spent doing the work, not completing the job. It's been cold and rainy here and I haven't been able to get more than one coat on when I've painted. Oil paint takes quite a bit longer to dry than latex or urethane and the days suitable for painting have been few and far between. Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@timmynormand8082]

@@HacknBuild lol I was really just jokin But I have been a painter for 30 plus yrs I live in the south so it’s warm here. I liked your video though

[@HacknBuild]

@@timmynormand8082 Glad you liked it. I appreciate the knowledge pros like you have shared with me over the years. The putty knife thing is one technique that seems obvious after you see it, but I didn't think to do it that way when I painted this place the first time. I think the big box stores like to sell lots of painters tape and plastic sheeting rather than telling customers how to do it other ways. I've you've got another other tips or tricks it would be great to hear them!

[@timmynormand8082]

@@HacknBuild cl if you to reply back bro. I never use tape I’m used to just painting out with a brush r roller I use a 2 1/2 inch purdy for just abt everything thinn out my paint so it flows just rite not too much To me. Experience is the best teacher just keep on an you learn from mistakes. I’ll sub to your channel ole friend. PEACE !!!