Comments on: Stop Paint from Bleeding through Painter’s Tape

By: Dagrae' Wall Creations-Deb

Dagrae' Wall Creations-Deb — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:52:44 +0000

I agree the Blue tape-orange core delicate is the best for a clean release and a crisp leakless line….I recommend it highly for all projects, I have found for the most part it is tacky enough for wood, newly painted trim/paint etc.. and rarely pulls/peels the paint from the wall when removing…..Great product…

By: Porfirio Rodriguez

Porfirio Rodriguez — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:37:20 +0000

Second that Rasmus, great idea. I just painted a sports themed child’s room the other day and I would have loved knowing this before hand. Definitely will try this next time.

By: THAT Painter Lady

THAT Painter Lady — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:07:13 +0000

Hi Joyce… The gel is put on clear, not mixed with paint. We use just to seal the gaps between the tape and the wall.

Plus… Rasmus has given another great idea for you to use. (thanks Rasmus!)

All of these ideas work great. It takes a bit of effort to get “clean, crisp” lines with paint… especially on textured walls.

debra

By: Joyce Benham

Joyce Benham — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:18:23 +0000

I am not clear on how to use the gel is used. Are you saying that the gel is mixed in with the paint, or applied to the tape (which seems would be quite a task) ?

By: Rasmus

Rasmus — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:22:23 +0000

when painting one color on top of another,- after putting masking tape on – i normally paint completely OVER the masking tape with the original “background color”, let it dry (this will seal the tape to the wall) and proceed to paint with the new color.
it works everytime, and you don’t have to buy “exotic” products
plus you probably already some of the original background color on hand or in your basement.