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How To Use Masking Tape For Painting Walls

To use masking tape for painting: 1. Clean the surfaces you want to tape using a sponge dampened with warm water and detergent, then allow to dry completely before applying tape. 2. Apply tape in overlapping strips, pressing down firmly so it adheres well and prevents paint from bleeding under the tape. 3. Paint, then carefully peel the tape off once the paint is still wet to minimize risk of removing any existing paint.

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How To Use Masking Tape For Painting Walls

To use masking tape for painting: 1. Clean the surfaces you want to tape using a sponge dampened with warm water and detergent, then allow to dry completely before applying tape. 2. Apply tape in overlapping strips, pressing down firmly so it adheres well and prevents paint from bleeding under the tape. 3. Paint, then carefully peel the tape off once the paint is still wet to minimize risk of removing any existing paint.

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How to use masking tape for painting walls

Make use of masking tape to paint like a pro:

Start by wiping down the areas you want to tape. Dip a sponge into a warm water and mild
detergent mixture and use that to get rid of dirt and grime from surfaces before tape application.
Leave to dry completely before reaching for that tape (warning: skip this and your tape will stick
to dust particles instead of surfaces. Make sure you check out how to prep walls for painting).
Once you’ve got a clean and dry surface to work with, start to apply masking tape in foot-long
strips. As you’re applying each section, remember to leave enough tape at the end of each strip
to overlap the edges of the next section, or you risk exposing small cracks in the middle. I.e.
make sure that it overlaps a little with the previous section so paint can’t seep through any
cracks.
When applying tape, apply it as close as possible to the surface you’re going to paint.
Seal tape to the surface, pressing down to make sure it’s properly stuck on. Firm application will
ensure the tape bonds to the surface and prevent paint from bleeding and the tape from peeling.
Paint!
How to paint a wall using masking tape

Where to use masking tape


Affix your tape around areas you want to protect and edges where you want to achieve clean,
sharp lines:

If you’re painting your walls, tape the edges of the ceiling (right where the ceiling and wall meet),
skirting boards, window frames and door frames, light switches and sockets.
If you’re painting a ceiling, mask sections of the adjoining walls using masking tape.
Masking tape can also help you protect your floors when painting. Cover up your flooring with a
drop cloth and use your trusty tape to secure it in place. Not only that, but masking tape can
also help you create wall art - use it as a stencil and get creative with your shapes!
Masking painters tape being used to cover a light switch
USE YOUR TAPE TO PROTECT LIGHT SWITCHES AND PLUG SOCKETS
Lick masking painters tape being used to protect floors
USE YOUR TAPE TO PROTECT YOUR FLOORS
How to remove masking tape
Peel the masking tape off carefully, pulling it slowly but firmly toward yourself.
If any paint has already dried to the tape, score the area using a sharp utility knife. Careful not
to cut the wall.
Left with sticky paint residue? Don’t fret - remove easily using soapy water.

How do you remove masking tape without removing paint?


Remove your masking tape, once you have finished applying your paint. Ensure that you don't
leave the masking tape overnight.
Don’t wait for the paint to dry as you’ll risk peeling it off along with the tape. Peeling off the
masking tape when the paint is still wet minimises the chance of it peeling off any existing paint
in the process.
Looking to carry out some masking tape painting yourself? Make sure your walls are prepped
and ready with our handy wall repair kits.

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