What's the best way of not effecting paint when removing masking tape?
Question:One problem I have always had with little paint jobs, is when masking off (with masking tape) areas I don't want painted, (especially smaller/fine areas) -- I achieve that, but almost always have pieces of the paint in the surrounding area go with it, leaving me with a choppy look, usually around circled areas. Any suggestions?
Answers:
Try using blue masking tape, instead of regular masking tape. It has less adhesion than regular tape. Also if you wait till the paint dries to pull off the tape use a single edge razor blade to go between the edge of the tape and your painted area. This will cut through the paint and leave a clean edge when you remove your tape. I'm a professional painting contractor and this is how I do it.
You have to take the tape off fairly soon after painting.I seem to have this problem because I never get the tape off. You might try hitting it really quick with a hairdryer which will warm up and soften the adhesive..may make it disengage smoother.
I have had this problem too. Just take the tape off while the paint is still wet.
What you need is painter's tape. It's less adhesive than masking tape, won't peel your paint off with it, doesn't leave anything sticky behind... You can get it at any hardware store, just ask the clerk.
Use painters tape, its blue or purple, you can get it in any department or paint store, even at Lowe's, Wal-mart, home depot, It should be in the painting area. It is a tape but does not have strong adhesive. Will not leave any trace of damaging anything.
use low tack masking tape (blue) from any diy store. don't leave on any longer than possible.
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