Painter’s sense
Painter’s tape, i.e., the blue one professional and commercial painters use to ensure clean and uniform lines on the paint job, is one of the most valuable weapons in your arsenal if you’re just starting out on your paint journey.
The tips for applying painter’s tape for newbies are endless; guides for painting a clean line, making stencils for funky patterns, even labeling. Just be sure to peel the tape off before your paint has dried to avoid the paint chipping on the edges.
Right angles
Just like anything in life, there is an art to using and utilizing painter’s tape the proper way. It’s not a matter of slapping on the tape, slathering paint on, and ripping the tape off with abandon as soon as you’re done.
The tape needs to be removed slowly, without rush, and at an angle to ensure the cleanest lines and best results. A forty-five-degree angle is recommended; 90 degrees if the tape is too sticky. Either way, slow and steady is the way to go.
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