You just painted a room in your home and you followed all of the professional tips, including using painters tape. Now you go to pull off the tape expecting to see straight and beautiful lines only to discover that your fresh paint is coming off with the tape. Here are some tips to make sure that this does not happen to you.
First, make sure that you clean the area before you apply the tape. It is also important to make sure that the area is very dry. If there are any rough spots on the surface, make sure that you sand them smooth. Fill any holes with putty, this prevents gaps in the tape.
The saying you get what you pay for is very true when it comes to painters tape. Do not cheap out as you are not going to like the results. It is also important to make sure that you choose the right type of tape for your project.
You should make sure that you remove the tape before the paint dries. You do not want the paint to be really wet, but you do want to peel it off before the paint dries completely. This reduces the risk of the paint coming off the wall with the tape.
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