Need quick response..masking tape

06-20-2007, 03:58 PM	#1
usaalways Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Need quick response..masking tape I primed the room yesterday and now ready for the red. When i pulled the masking tape off, dry, some of the primer came off with it! Is it better to remove the tape before or after it dries? If after drying I guess I didnt do a good job taping?

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06-20-2007, 04:13 PM	#2
johnny331 weekend warrior   Join Date: May 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 186	Need quick response..masking tape I believe you're supposed to remove the tape when the paint is still slightly tacky, so it doesn't pull the paint off as well. You could run a razorblade along the edge as well now that the primer is dry

06-20-2007, 05:49 PM	#3
usaalways Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	Need quick response..masking tape razor blade! Yes! I didnt think of that. I will surely do it. As u can see Im not too exeprienced at this. Thax for the quick reply

06-21-2007, 07:59 AM	#4
slickshift Tired, Cold, and Damp     Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 3,089	Need quick response..masking tape You are using the wrong kind of tape You should be using Painter's Tape (Blue or green) Also, if possible, don't use tape at all Painter's Tape is way over-used and way over-rated, and can create way more problems if not used properly

06-21-2007, 10:57 AM	#5
poppameth Guest   Posts: n/a	Need quick response..masking tape If you are that unsure of you freehand painting skills you can try a small paint shield instead of tape. It'll help you keep a neater line and is removed immediately with no adhesives involved. Just make sure to clean the paint off the edge frequently.