WHY Caulk Your Tape? Painting Perfect Lines From A to Z
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2020
- How caulking your tape actually works for perfect lines! WHY Caulk Your Tape? Painting Perfect Lines From A to Z. Paint Life Tools: paintlifesupply.com
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I've been watching this guy for years. Idk why because I'm not a painter. But one thing is for sure, whenever I build my next house I want to pay to fly him and his team out to paint my house. I've never see such quality work. This dude knows his stuff.
Thank you🤙
LOL...I know right?
I love watching these guys, even though I only do a little painting.
After watching this video, I was ready to start my painting project. I was blown away with the results. Exceeding my expectations.I was painting solo so I was working on a 12' section at a time. Thank you for a great video.
Thank you For sharing your tips and tricks. I have been watching you intermittently for years. I always refer back to your videos when I need a refresh or how to do something like caulking correctly and efficiently. I have been able to update rooms in my house, a nursery room at my son and daughter-in-law house😊their friends said it looked like designer wall paper as my lines were perfect, used 3 shades of blue, got creative, bought a 1 1/2 “ star stamp and did a cute pattern…that was almost 3 years ago and still looks awesome! I also got some wood letters to spell out my grandsons name and glued those into a old small chalkboard frame and painted the frame and letters in the same 3 shades of blue on the walls-super cute and it all started from you teaching and inspiring me. Thank You!
I have learned more about painting in the last two days binging on your videos than any other sources combined. I appreciate you showing how to cut in free hand as well as using the frog tape and caulk. I like knowing the options I have, if I am not good at cutting in free hand i have the option to use frog tape and caulk. Thank you.
Years ago I was working for an interior designer who had me paint a living room with five different shades of white. Any hair line crack shows up as a black line. Took a full day of caulking and touch-up to eliminate every visual dark line. Final result was quite amazing.
For trim, I prefer to lightly paint over the tape with trim color vs caulking because even the tiniest particles of caulk that are left over on the trim after you peel off the tape will pick up dust and/or yellow at a different rate than the trim itself and if you're OCD like me, it will drive you mad.
A great video thank you for sharing. I am a painting contractor myself for 30 years, I am usually sealing my tape with the base color paint "like the white paint on your wall" and it give us a great crisp line every time.
Wow I’ve been painting all my life different projects I’ve learned more in a half hour watching your show that I’ve learned in a lifetime
Great video good guys very informative
Thank you for watching and sharing 🤙
Very clear examples! I used these strategies and achieved very clean lines in my house.
Thanks Chris. I have been watching you for years (has it been that long now???) and always learn great tips. I paint for friends and show them how so they can do their own. This is a great tip. Great explanation. God bless!
Agree! It's 11:45 pm and I'm watching his paint videos. :) And I used to think I knew how to clean brushes and rollers. Lol
Another good trick is to use clear water base flat glaze which is a thinner viscosity than caulk and can be brushed on then wiped down over edges of the tape and painted . Once de taped, it leaves a sharp line over a rough surface.
Used this method for over 30 years in Idaho with no after problems.
been painting since 15 years old 50 now...you got great videos i dont agree with alot of stuff plus i work in Sna Francisco so we deal with alot me beat up houses with lead...frog tape has orange and yellow, the blue frogg tape is GOLD! SO AMAZING
You should have 1 million subscribers!!! Thanks for all your hard work over the years with your videos.
Chris thank you for excellent videos. I have learned so much. I used the caulk tip to paint stripes it came out razor sharp.
Great video mate, so many people walk past / through the inside of a building and have no idea what goes into get a really great paint job, or even a great job on any of the trades work.
Great insight on how to get straight lines, use of caulk, and tape. So helpful for DIYer.
Wife and I painted (for the first time) Living Dinning room.... Now we know how to fix it! THANKS!
You Guys are great, What a team. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing!
I'd never heard of such a thing. I've got a ton of painting coming up and will defiantly give this a shot. New sub for sure. I salute your caulksmanship!
Hey guys! Love your videos.. I've been a painter for 11 years on long island but I am mostly the caulker of our group. I've killed an entire case of that 950 in a day on many occasions! I have baby sized hands and I've Tried every method. I use gloves but cut the finger tips off so I get better contact and don't leave railroad tracks. Better result but many bloody fingers 🤣 keep making videos one can never learn everything 🤘
Great trick we will use on our basement project. I wish I had seen this 4 years ago. Would've saved me so much time. Thanks for posting!
Recently stumbled across your channel and this was the first video I watched and it worked like a charm. Thanks for the great content.
GREAT INSTRUCTION, THANK YOU! Oh man I have an invention for this. Gotta make it!
I am glad I found this vid. Thank you. I had a similar idea but using the clear coating used on windows before painting. When it's dry you just peel it off and cut your lines at the edges. If you have used this stuff I'd watch that video.
Wow! This was so helpful to make sure I get a perfect paint job. Thanks!
I was a union painter and taper my whole dam life, this is one of the slickest, pro applications I have seen!! good job!!
So you think this is the way to go? To me, it seems like a waste of time and material if you've got a good cut man. Will use it with my next metal window jobs though...they are a B&%$#!
I thought the old man that taught me this trick while spraying was insane but he was spot on as are you .
I can't wait to try out this method tomorrow when I paint ..thank you!!
This is one of your top videos on painting tapes! Keep up the great work! 👍👍👍
I’ve done this with the undercoat color of paint instead of caulking. This would work much better because with the method I have used requires that you let that filler coat dry. This is both faster and gets cleaner results. Love it!
Yes I use the same method
HI! So if I were to use undercoat instead I can leave the tape on dried until it is time to remove it?
Excellent demonstration, efficient and to the point, A beautiful end result to a finish line. Thank You
"efficient and to the point"
What point in the 43 minute video did you come to that conclusion?
@@Andrew-wq1ue EXACTLY! Thank you. This is a 3-4 minute video, at most, that has been drug out to almost 48 minutes. The repetitiveness just droned on and on to the point of aggravation.
today i learned something, masking and frog tape have never worked that well on their own but next time i need to do some i'll buy caulk too. i suck at applying silicone seal but this looks much easier.
I could watch you work all day :) thanks for the info 👍 I live in really old house and diy ing it as a renter. Going to fix lines in room we already painted. Yay thanks will help with abstract art mural I want to do as well. So Excited!
amazing! it's nice to watch a real professional! thank's
I've had good results using the base color over the tape to seal the tape and coming back with the final color after it dries. No issues removing the tape and a perfectly crisp line.
I do like the idea of caulking around the trim.
Thanks, this really helped me get professional results. I never would have thought about caulking tape
Love your videos Chris! Thanks for making and sharing!
WOW thank you so so much! I feel like I just learned, like REALLY learned such quality information and tips!! I love how you guys went over everything in different scenarios throughout the video and the house, just look at those clean lined perfect windows! I feel like you have instilled in me such a confidence to really paint this house once and for all without having to redo a whole lot like normal, of course not going to be as perfect as yall & profesh but a hell of a lot better!
My only question is when do you actually paint the trim? Paint it PRIOR to this method correct??
you'd
I was watching this video too get this answer
I’ve learned so much from you! You’re the man!
@Cousin Justin 😂😂
mind blown! been painting and using frog tape for years and while it is a great product this tip will just take my lines to the next level and less tiny touch ups from bleed through. Thanks brother much appreciated!!!!!
and love your point about teaching this to the less experienced guys to speed up your jobs and keep the quality tip top magoo!!!
My mom stopped using tape a long time ago and just improved on her cutting (which isn't near perfect at all). And the main reason is because of the bleed through the tape on uneven surfaces. Because of this video I can now myself do it, and then show my mom. Great video.
You can also take a thin piece of plastic like a credit card and run it over the tape. The Friction creates heat which melts the wax on the tape and forms a seal to prevent bleeding.
This actually was news to me. Excellent. Thank you so much.
Really good tips. Been painting for years on the east coast and still learning.
You are a perfectionist, love it. Your videos help out so much.
quick tip. if your doing 2 coats on the wall have the trim masked with tape on the edges and roll all the walls with 2 coats and get about 1/8 or 2/8 inch away from the tape then just do the caulking and paint then take the tape off and boom all rolled 2 coats and not having to take the tape off preventing drips from falling
Was wondering about 2 coats… I’ll try this on one small wall to see how it goes thanks!
How early can I pretape with the FrogTape? I know the rest of the steps need to happen at the time of applying the paint.
30 yrs' painting, always willing too learn new methods. Personally. I paint trim/doors w/o tape 1st, keeping walls as my cut in line. Another trick for large voids and cracks: mix oil base primer with commercial whiting making a malleable paste-like coating to fill in deep cracks usually in historic applications. let cure for as long as possible, sand w.220 or kerosene (cheaper than mineral spirits and yes, there is a lingering odor, but works wonderfully with soft nylon rag.) Paint with a smile...
Bro i wish i could work under you for just a month. I learn so so much.
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Looks simple enough. What we've done is to paint the edge of the tape with the paint color that's under the tape. That usually means letting it dry enough so that it doesn't mix with the color we're cutting in, which can result in rough spots when the tape is lifted. I like this idea of using clear caulk instead and then getting right to it. Maybe I'll try it with clear paint.
What's clear paint brother?
@@caezarlapuc8627 Look up "clear latex paint"
@@BigMikeECV thanks brother. I will take a look
Cool video.. I'm guessing that when you do this process on a large area, like baseboards, windows etc., you're not worried about the caulk that gets on the paint brush contaminating the paint that's in the can when you dip it?
Latex paint and latex caulk won't contaminate the paint. Both are water soluble.
You can actually thicken your paint with latex caulk and mix well and use a roller
to cover flaws on your substrate.
what a great share. Nicely done. I am anxious to try this out on my next build
I had no idea about caulking tape to get straight lines. Thanks for an easy-to-follow tutorial on how and why it's done.
Glad to help
When taping for this method, does the tape get placed right up against the surface getting painted or do you leave a slight gap?
Thanks SO MUCH for your tips, btw!
I'm late but for anyone else who might wonder, he says place tape 1/8th of an inch away from wall. So caulk layer is thin on tapes edge, so when u pull tape there's no ridge left behind.
When wiping I load the back of my left hand (I'm right handed) with the extra caulk so I can use it somewhere else. When cutting the tube tip go smalllllllll, tiny bevel cut! LESS = MORE!
Interesting technique. I've never seen it before. I'm not a fan of working with caulk, but I'm a bit better than many professionals I've hired through the years. This method never occurred to me as a possibility. For one, I dislike textured walls. It took a long time, but my paster walls in my NYC apartment are glass smooth. I painted 3" stripes, using blue painter's tape. To prevent bleeding, any bleeding at all, I was careful to minimize the amount of paint I rolled onto the tape's edge. With two coats, my stripes turned out great. No bleeding.
I actually used your method to paint my entire house which has all SW flat paint. It turned out perfect actually.
The caulk doesn't have to be wet. Just make sure when u caulk the tape your pulling most of the caulking out just leaving a very thin film on the tape line
Yes !!#
When you are applying the second coat how do you tape . caulk . And repeat it exactly the same.
I think this technique it is just when you do final coat bro
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Genius comes in so many forms. This guy is absolutely a genius!
Takes too long to do this. Run the edge of tape with the undercolor, then paint your line color. The paint will seal the edge of the tape without leaving what he calls a "Dam".
Awesome
Good to see another painter that actually follows the rules
I roll my brush strokes as well to eliminate any lines
Have to teach all my guys this
Even the ones that "know how to paint "
Keep up the good work 😃
Here From Chicago
Right on
dude this video needs to be 5 min , not as long as the Godfather part 2, thx for the tip though
Stunl3y, LMAO!! I was thinking Godfather part 3?
That’s why I unsub’d because it became more of a earn money channel with the inserted ads. Length doesn’t equal quality, wish you would go with the shorter version like you had years back.
@@hispeed69 same, his lack of transparency with when he is promoting a product was the final nail for me.
This killed me!!
My thoughts exactly..lol
Dude great video! Love the idea of caulking the tape. Question: How are you getting by with only one coat for cutting?
I believe its the quality of paint he is using
Absolutely the paint does the work if you buy good stuff
awesome, never would have thought of this but will have to remember next time I tape the wall... thanks
So many people say they HATE painting, but I have always enjoyed it. Well maybe not always.
If your taping over a White wall to paint a different colour, just do this, tape first then paint white over the edge your painting a different colour. Let it dry then paint your new colour, the white will have filled the small voids at the edge of the tape, when almost completely dry peel off tape, result, perfect edge!!
Just sayin!!!
crisp lines... try this lets say you are painting swiss coffee semigloss moldings and mocha walls. paint the trim first. then mask off the trim. then the trick-use a flat version of the swiss coffee trim color. let dry. it will seal any gaps and prevent bleed . then paint your color coat. when you pull the tape, the flat paint tears off easily leaving really straight clean lines. we roll brush and paint with this method.
Jeff Borges - Just so I'm confident I understand, do you purchase a 2nd can of trim paint - both cans the same color but each can has a different sheen level? So any surface (usually trim, correct?) that is taped off requires this additional can of paint?
And, you don’t experience the problem warned about in this video, that of dry, flat paint sheens cracking when the tape is pulled off? Are you leaving the tape/paint combo on for more than 1 coat of paint?
Thanks
Bethany Anderson yes. Flat paint has less strength so when you pull it off, it tears. If you press the tape well, you won’t have so much seepage. This also allows you to draw a line with a straightedge and follow that perfectly
Also, you should only need a quart of the flat color.
Thanks for this. Interesting to learn about the white pigment lending a heavier body.
Great tips, and tricks. Thank you for your time.
So glad the title wasn’t “tape your caulk” ... ouch!
What if you need more than one coat of paint?
They address that in the video if you watch the whole thing
I have learned so much from your videos, Thank you!
I like the effort and work you put into this and learned more because I saw you work real situations.👍
I appreciate that!
First thought on seeing thumbnail:
"Why is John Cena holding a caulk gun?"
Well played.
It's John Cena meets Lance Armstrong!
Potato salad*
He dont know how to hold a paint brush
I thought it was lance armstrong
i find cutting in with a good brush gives the best results.
I'm with you I dont tape or caulk for straight lines. I'm faster and better with a nice brush.
@@j.o.stribute8848 yeah especially with older houses, none of the edges are straight. the perfectly straight lines of tape show up making everything else look wrong. Most people are not skilled with a brush, but with some practice and patience (and good brushes) the lines look so much better if cut in by hand.
@@miguelnoches7558 My old co. I worked for would of fired me for using tape. The guy I worked for last summer masked EVERYTHING. He sprayed all the trim on the interiors. The last place I worked on for him I had 5 old windows that needed scrapped, sanded, calked, primed, and painted on the second floor. He wanted to know how long each window was going to take me? How do you answer that question? I just said I didn't know because not every window was the same. This other guy that worked for him sanded all the paint off the front of the house. The Boss went and bought different sanders for him to do it. He came to me and said he told him that he didn't need to go that far with it. He was supposed to do it in 1 day, and he spent 3! One last thing. He didn't like to pressure wash houses! My old boss had us PW every house!
Nobs! I can cut in with damn near any brush, and I can cut with a roller in some scenarios!
Randy, You should always use a nice brush to save time. My best friend uses a block brush to cut in, and he does pretty good with it, but not me I use a 2 1/2 '' Purdy! I've had to use a duster brush if that's all there is around.
showing the 3 pieces of tape is very helpful! thank you so much
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Thanks for the great tips! Love your videos!
First time I've seen another painter do this. Quit telling my secrets! xD
I do this too 😬
Ditto. about 15 yrs for me also. That's what separates us good painters from the bad, learning the tricks of the trade.
This guy looks like a beefy Tommy smothers
John Malkovich
Great video, thanks for taking time to educate & share
you guys are amazing, im painter in california, bay area, and now im improving my skills with this tips
Thank you for sharing and watching 🤙
This guy definitely gets paid by the hour😜
I only clicked on this video bc I though it was John Cena, But i guess I cant see him.
Looks like John Cena, sounds like Legally Blonde.
Ótimo vídeo e ótimas dicas, parabéns!
Wow....the green Frog Tape did well on its own. Wonder how the line would've looked if you just wet the green tape? Thanks for another quality video.........Paint Life TV is ALWAYS my go-to source for painting tips
If I got hired on a job and this guy was training me I would think I'm being punked
I said “do not let yourself watch a 48 min video on tape and caulk!” ...damn it
maybe im the exception but i seen "caulk your tape" and the length of the video was almost 50 minutes , i said I GOTTA WATCH THIS . Straight up i need to hear as much info as i can. because whenever i use this technique and someone questions me about my methods i want to be able to back it up. Please Chris dont ever feel that you need to rush thru a video, give us your best and the videos be as long as it has to be. Dont compromise your integrity and give us something that was rushed. Ive tooken on painting jobs with confidence because of your videos. Know that your time, talent and treasure isnt wasted brother. With that being said thank for another excellent video.
Amazing artistry to be proud of.
Cool trick, but 47mins is way too long dude
we had to watch the paint dry to make sure no runs
If you watched it, you would have seen that it is several of his videos on using caulking with tape, all put together in one video. That's helpful to someone who wants multiple examples, but for the guy who just wants to see it, he can just watch the first part.
youtube is filled with 5min vids with no explanations. I prefer real insight vids with good info.
For us newbies, the vid length is not a problem. We're trying to learn something here!
NEVER PAINT WET CAULK,AND TAKE THOSE RIDICULOUS GLOVES OFF
NEVER TYPE WITH ALL CAPS!
Trying to become a painter with UA-cam and it is working. I don't have to pay anything and I like that LOL. Besides, sometimes you just learn on the job LOL.
Hey just a question. When I used to paint in Idaho, my company boss and all his friends whom were also painters strictly used NCS45 caulk and would not use anything else.
Here in California I noticed everyone uses either 950a or 1050a. Any idea on why?
I've been a painting contractor over 40 year's and have never had to tape baseboards, door casings, countertops, cabinets, or anything to brush a straight crisp line, do all prep work the day before painting, taping is a waste of good time and money, tape is to keep plastic drops in place over cabinets, railings ceiling fans and hanging lights and furniture, get a 2 1/2 inch sash brush and you can cut a straight line to a razor's edge
Jay Line absolutely correct. 28 years for me. Have to look hard in my garage to find tape..
I have to agree with the both of you. I am also a painter 8 years. Prep my walls. Then caulk, wipe, let dry then cut in with a sash brush. The only time I use tape is when the trim work is already finished. And I am only Painting the walls so i put the tape on the top of trim to stop splatters getting onto the already finished trim.
@@giddygoat6242 Use high quality woven roller covers and you won't even need tape then. I'm with Jay.
@@josephbuckalew8667 thanks 🤘
Bull
Hold his hands together he can’t talk lol
I am new to the channel, and own a VERY high end paint company in Vermont. We always cut everything by hand...no tape, and get laser straight lines. Interesting method. It’s interesting how paint company’s have such different processes from one another. Do you notice any kind of flashing doing your walls that way? I could see getting away with it on a flat/matte. But any kind of sheen i would think it would flash. We spray cabs and built-ins the same way you guys do. Except use a extractor fan with a furnace filter retro-fitted on the end to catch paint dust. Very interesting ideas, I will keep watching.
I guess like everyone else, I never was able to get a tape line that didn't bleed a bit. This is amazing. WIll try.
So this was a rough textured wall, you don't need to do this on a smooth wall do you?
Sorry I am not going to spend almost 50 minutes watching someone talk about masking tape.
If he answered that question, sorry.
Yeah cool way to paint a crisp line but why don't you just say what you mean? 10 minutes would be fine dude.
Ok
Some of us who are new to this, appreciate the detail he goes into. If it's too long for a viewer, they always have the option of quitting or jumping ahead. But if it's too short, without pertinent info, there isn't another option for that viewer, right?
~:-)
Thank you john for all your videos
I love using the Wooster brushes. ...and rollers. Fantastic quality.