Knowinghow to tape a roomand remove painter’s tape can impact the success of your paint job.
Learn more about when to remove painter’s tape and why it matters.
What Is Painter’s Tape?
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(It’s possible to paint without tape using thecutting-in technique.)
Painter’s tape has a less aggressive adhesive typically found on masking or duct tape.
Aggressive adhesive can peel away dried paint during removal.
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Here are tips to make the job easier so your paint job looks sharp.
Scoring may help prevent the paint from cracking and pulling up with the tape.
However, some painters prefer to refresh the painter’s tape between coats.
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