how-to-paint.info This video will show the technique on how to apply masking tape or painters tape as some like to say. There is a technique to using masking tape.
For a complete beginner like me, your videos are really helpful and well explained. Also love the fact that you aren't 'putting on a show' like some people do and try to make it 'entertaining'. You just show clearly, calmly and simply how to do things, which is exactly what I want and need when I'm tackling something I've not done before. Thanks.
It's so easy to think all these things are obvious until you try them for the first time and have a very frustrating day. Thanks for this info. The tip for the corners is great.
Im about to tackle a huge paint job and have never used tape before. Was very happy to find this video. Thanks for the tips, and your accent makes it easier to listen to! 😜😁
That first, barely audible bit about "wipe off the surface beforehand, tape won't stick on dusty surfaces" is probably the most critical part of any taping job for painting applications. Cannot begin to tell all the new painters how irritating it is having a sheet of plastic peel off a wall because the tape won't stick halfway through a job...plus, if the client is walking by there goes your referrals and good rating. Wipe that sucker down nice and good with a wet wipe first, even IPA wipes if it's a surface that can handle that chemical, then use a micro fiber towel and dry it as best you can. The putty knife bit is splendid as well. You can also use a small wooden roller (small wood wheel attached to a plastic handle) that really mashes the tape onto the surface evenly. Stellar video. Well done.
When painting a room that has stained or clear finish woodwork (trim) its best to tape the skirting. There is a thing called gravity and unfortunately paint splashes end up on the top edge of the skirting so that's why it should be taped. With painted skirting it doesn't matter because you can sand off any paint splashes.
Asking questions is fine, I use the 36 mm or 1 1/2 so it hangs over the skirting, giving more protection from paint splashes when rolling. I do use regular tape but it will depend on how long the job is going for, if its only a few days then regular is fine if its going to be longer then I will use the blue. No I don't use the green frog tape, for memory tried it once and didn't like it but I might give it another go soon.
I brought some cheap blue tape once and was sorry I did, it didn't stick very good. So when needed use the good quality blue tape and maybe for general masking just use the beige as its a bit cheaper.
People tend to underestimate how TEDIOUS it is to lay down the tape properly. The whole process is way more difficult when dealing with the moldings on the ceiling., or when taping down window frames that are not square, but rounded. It took me several hours to tape down my living and dining room.
If you do not mind me asking what size tape are you using in this video? Looks like 1 1/2" why so wide just asking because I must be using the wrong one 1" and respect your opinion just learning. Do you recommend using the blue tape for painting jobs being that it is so expensive compared to 3m regular 2020 contractors tape. And lastly do you use the green frog tape for any of your applications sorry for all the tape questions.
Attempted to seal some areas on a job with some tape with a backing strip, messed it up royally, I've been looking for videos on applying tape properly all afternoon to not stuff up again, awesome video
Its not rocket science, but I sure wish I had watched this before I used masked off some baseboard just today. I have a lot more to do, so this will save me some grief. I found several things in there that will solve problems I actually encountered.
I use 2 inch blue tape for base/skirting and I used to run it all in one like that but was then re trained to use arm length pieces piecing it together but I find that either works if you do it right with the putty knife it won't ceap and I tear my corners the same way running it all in one off the roll might be faster I might have to switch back but it's hard when you know something works
That is true, there are more than just one way to do most things. What happened to a friend of mine was he got a labour to tape the skirting's for him. When he went to see why he was taking so long he notice he was using pieces 6 inches long. lol Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe
@@howtopaintinfo well lol mine are longer than six inches and I'm pretty damn fast at doing that way because I've been doing it that way for so long it saves your knees and back too
No worries, just making the comment about using smaller pieces would take awhile. You said you make yours about a metre long which is a lot different to six inches pieces.
Subscribed and liked. These vids are really helping do better work. Watching these over a cup of while a coat of paint is drying :-) I thought masking tape was just beige but now in the shop I see blue tape, green tape, frog tape, and various widths. For the small incremental cost I just bought the most expensive stuff. Any thoughts on choice of tape?
The blue tape is the best because it will still come off weeks or months after painting, the beige seems to stick better which makes it hard to remove the longer it is left on one. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
I'd love to know where you found that putty knife. I was just at the hardware store, and they had nothing like it. Asked the clerks, they'd never seen something like that before. I'm in the US, so maybe that's a more common tool where you are, but apparently not here! Is it not actually called a "putty knife"?
Did this oncce to a house I was painting. Problem is it's very time consuming and if not done right the finish look horrible. You have to get the tape perfectly sat on the baseboard, sometimes the tape sticks to the wall.and then when you pull it up, you can clearly see the missed spots. I'd much rather just pull out the baseboard and paint straight down.
Yes you do have to get the taping right or there can be issues but its not that hard to do. I would have thought taking off base boards would be more time consuming. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
No help. I have the roll firm on the orthogonal wall and the end piece placed perfectly in the corner. No matter how many times I try, a sliver of tape always ends up on the orthogonal wall. Very frustrating.
I just feel so stupid cause its like I’m trying all these things I even cleaned my borders before hand really well and the tape just comes up wtffffffff
It is for preventing drips and also does make cutting in quicker. Most people don't know the difference from a good job or bad job and seem to be happy with paint on their clear finished woodwork. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe.
Thanks. That will help me finish my exterior windows. Nifty hint using putty knife at corner! Any ideas for those internal windows with tint? Is masking tape an option, or too risky. Melbourne 🇦🇺🦘
You can try masking tape if you like , just make sure it is low tac and try a sample area first just to make sure it doesn't remove tint. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe
Just wanted to say that 11 years later this video is still helping newbies to painting like me. Thank you very much
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For a complete beginner like me, your videos are really helpful and well explained. Also love the fact that you aren't 'putting on a show' like some people do and try to make it 'entertaining'. You just show clearly, calmly and simply how to do things, which is exactly what I want and need when I'm tackling something I've not done before. Thanks.
sarah glynn He's not American. That'll have a lot to do with it.
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It's so easy to think all these things are obvious until you try them for the first time and have a very frustrating day. Thanks for this info. The tip for the corners is great.
Im about to tackle a huge paint job and have never used tape before. Was very happy to find this video. Thanks for the tips, and your accent makes it easier to listen to! 😜😁
Good to hear this video helped.
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That first, barely audible bit about "wipe off the surface beforehand, tape won't stick on dusty surfaces" is probably the most critical part of any taping job for painting applications.
Cannot begin to tell all the new painters how irritating it is having a sheet of plastic peel off a wall because the tape won't stick halfway through a job...plus, if the client is walking by there goes your referrals and good rating.
Wipe that sucker down nice and good with a wet wipe first, even IPA wipes if it's a surface that can handle that chemical, then use a micro fiber towel and dry it as best you can. The putty knife bit is splendid as well. You can also use a small wooden roller (small wood wheel attached to a plastic handle) that really mashes the tape onto the surface evenly.
Stellar video. Well done.
Yes you are right, tape will not stick to dirty or dusty surfaces.
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When painting a room that has stained or clear finish woodwork (trim) its best to tape the skirting. There is a thing called gravity and unfortunately paint splashes end up on the top edge of the skirting so that's why it should be taped. With painted skirting it doesn't matter because you can sand off any paint splashes.
Great video! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to help all us newbies your a class act.
This is very helpful. I only wish I watched it before I painted my living room!
Simple and clean, exactly the top that I needed! Thank you 🙏🏼
These techniques seem so simple, yet I was doing it all wrong. Thanks.
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Asking questions is fine, I use the 36 mm or 1 1/2 so it hangs over the skirting, giving more protection from paint splashes when rolling. I do use regular tape but it will depend on how long the job is going for, if its only a few days then regular is fine if its going to be longer then I will use the blue. No I don't use the green frog tape, for memory tried it once and didn't like it but I might give it another go soon.
Amazingly detailed information. Thank you!
Good to know.
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I brought some cheap blue tape once and was sorry I did, it didn't stick very good. So when needed use the good quality blue tape and maybe for general masking just use the beige as its a bit cheaper.
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Love this short Well explaned video with useful tips👍
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People tend to underestimate how TEDIOUS it is to lay down the tape properly.
The whole process is way more difficult when dealing with the moldings on the ceiling., or when taping down window frames that are not square, but rounded. It took me several hours to tape down my living and dining room.
To tape a room like this shouldn't take anymore then 10 minutes to tape top of skirting.
"That's not a puddy knife, ... this is a puddy knife." ; ) !!
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If you do not mind me asking what size tape are you using in this video? Looks like 1 1/2" why so wide just asking because I must be using the wrong one 1" and respect your opinion just learning. Do you recommend using the blue tape for painting jobs being that it is so expensive compared to 3m regular 2020 contractors tape. And lastly do you use the green frog tape for any of your applications sorry for all the tape questions.
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Great tips. Thank you!
I'm glad you like the video's.
Attempted to seal some areas on a job with some tape with a backing strip, messed it up royally, I've been looking for videos on applying tape properly all afternoon to not stuff up again, awesome video
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Its not rocket science, but I sure wish I had watched this before I used masked off some baseboard just today. I have a lot more to do, so this will save me some grief. I found several things in there that will solve problems I actually encountered.
Good to hear this video has helped you.
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i wish i watched this video before i started painting
Yes we all do those silly things like watch a video after we have stuff something up.
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I use 2 inch blue tape for base/skirting and I used to run it all in one like that but was then re trained to use arm length pieces piecing it together but I find that either works if you do it right with the putty knife it won't ceap and I tear my corners the same way running it all in one off the roll might be faster I might have to switch back but it's hard when you know something works
That is true, there are more than just one way to do most things. What happened to a friend of mine was he got a labour to tape the skirting's for him. When he went to see why he was taking so long he notice he was using pieces 6 inches long. lol
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@@howtopaintinfo well lol mine are longer than six inches and I'm pretty damn fast at doing that way because I've been doing it that way for so long it saves your knees and back too
No worries, just making the comment about using smaller pieces would take awhile. You said you make yours about a metre long which is a lot different to six inches pieces.
Yes, and I have also been ask many times to fix up other so called painters disasters.
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Thanks! Great help
Good to hear.
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Perfect, mate, cheers!
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Excellent
Subscribed and liked. These vids are really helping do better work. Watching these over a cup of while a coat of paint is drying :-) I thought masking tape was just beige but now in the shop I see blue tape, green tape, frog tape, and various widths. For the small incremental cost I just bought the most expensive stuff. Any thoughts on choice of tape?
The blue tape is the best because it will still come off weeks or months after painting, the beige seems to stick better which makes it hard to remove the longer it is left on one.
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I'd love to know where you found that putty knife. I was just at the hardware store, and they had nothing like it. Asked the clerks, they'd never seen something like that before. I'm in the US, so maybe that's a more common tool where you are, but apparently not here! Is it not actually called a "putty knife"?
You might have to do some searching online
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Great help!!
Good to know you found it helpful.
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Did this oncce to a house I was painting. Problem is it's very time consuming and if not done right the finish look horrible. You have to get the tape perfectly sat on the baseboard, sometimes the tape sticks to the wall.and then when you pull it up, you can clearly see the missed spots. I'd much rather just pull out the baseboard and paint straight down.
Yes you do have to get the taping right or there can be issues but its not that hard to do. I would have thought taking off base boards would be more time consuming.
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thanks excellent tips
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Do you have to remove tape when paint is wet? Love ur videos!!!
No, it is best when dry but there are times when you should remove it when it's wet.
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Perfect. Thanks
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Nice work! Keep doin!
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Class act, now that's a first.
Nice video thanks
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Tremendous
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No help. I have the roll firm on the orthogonal wall and the end piece placed perfectly in the corner. No matter how many times I try, a sliver of tape always ends up on the orthogonal wall. Very frustrating.
That's where using a putty knife can help tearing the tape in to the corner so its a almost perfect finish.
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thank you , you are my DIY gury
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Pro as bro, pro as
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Seems easy enough
It's not too hard to do..
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Is it a stainless steel putty knife?
I assume so as I don't have a rusty one.
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Not trying to be a smart arse, but I thought only beginners used masking tape when cutting in? Do you only do it with skirting boards?
Only tape clear or natural timber skirtings that are not being painted.
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Working hands.
Yes they are.
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I just feel so stupid cause its like I’m trying all these things I even cleaned my borders before hand really well and the tape just comes up wtffffffff
Sometimes cheap tape will do that or the surface is dirty or waxy, try to clean a small section again and then try tape again, its worth the try.
We're do I buy one
Not sure what you want to buy.
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Im painting the trim tho.
Well you probably won't need to tape it then.
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Gotcha, so it's not really for cutting in, it's more about preventing drips. So have you ever been called to a house to fix a DIY disaster?
It is for preventing drips and also does make cutting in quicker. Most people don't know the difference from a good job or bad job and seem to be happy with paint on their clear finished woodwork.
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Thats an excellent way to blow out your back.
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what knife is that?
+apiitg They are called a putty knife, used for applying putty around old windows.
That's not a putty knife! THIS is a putty 🔪...
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Huh. My dumb ass kept tearing small pieces. Thank you
No worries.
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Thanks. That will help me finish my exterior windows. Nifty hint using putty knife at corner!
Any ideas for those internal windows with tint? Is masking tape an option, or too risky.
Melbourne 🇦🇺🦘
You can try masking tape if you like , just make sure it is low tac and try a sample area first just to make sure it doesn't remove tint.
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