7 CLEVER Painters Tape Tricks Everyone Should Know

Here are seven lesser known tips, tricks and hacks using painters tape that will help you out around the house. #painterstape #househacks #diy
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[@cmb7476gmail]

The fact that you addressed the switch plate screws, as barbarian, if they aren't aligned like that..... I'm subscribing. Funny and spot on! Every job, every client, vertical screws.

[@ncfriend5233]

And I thought I was the only weird person who liked the screws lined up. I had to laugh.

[@donhixon1669]

A small piece on the back of all outlet covers is a great place to write the breaker number to that switch or outlet. No more yelling across the house to find the right kill switch.

[@abc-bu7nr]

Or a sharpie but I've used both

[@MMSpan]

Still check.

[@donhixon1669]

@@MMSpan every time, those surprises suck, lol

[@BigfootLives19]

That’s really clever! Thanks for sharing

[@iwatchvideos1965]

Why do you need to write on tape? Sharpie on the cover works too!

[@spagone77]

I've been a painter for 24 years and you taught me a couple things I never knew about tape and I use the shit almost everyday. Thank you GREAT VIDEO

[@rosetodaro5081]

Dude you blew my frickin mind with that caulking tip. Game changer yo

[@nadronnocojr]

The comments are so rude, jeeeez the guy is trying to inform you, half of you don’t own tape or know how to use it , support fellow you tubers not beat them up over microphone or age of tips being something you heard of . Lots of people get helpful tips from many sources , Sorry to see so many mean spirited people on a diy page

[@LRN2DIY]

Thanks for the kind words. KZbin has given me much thicker skin so it's all good. Most of the comments are kind and I'll always focus on those and learn what I can from the rest. And maybe roll my eyes a few times :)

[@mrcryptozoic817]

Another tip, useful especially for wide tape: After it gets a little old or cold, it's hard to peel off (tears vertically down the roll), heat it for about 10 seconds in the microwave. It will then pull off the roll as designed. That's especially useful for the original masking tape which rarely pulls off the roll easily.

[@markchapel]

Nice. I will definitely try that. Thanks!

[@LRN2DIY]

Love it! That makes perfect sense.

[@lis819]

Top tip! Thanks:)

[@magicgordo4878]

Make certain the timer on the microwave oven is set for ten seconds rather than ten minutes. Then again a roll of masking tape in a nuke for ten minutes could probably be passed off as art.

[@ShainAndrews]

Throw the roll out. Once it gets to that stage you spend more time trying make it work than it is worth.

[@obbayazit]

silicone tip is great. I always struggled with tracing silicon cleanly, now I know how to do that professionally.

[@Happy2bme2dae]

The most IMPORTANT thing before using any of these tips is to NEVER lay a roll of tape on its SIDE. When dirt and debris get on the sides of the tape roll, it doesn't stick as well to the surface which makes for sloppy paint lines. 🤔👍 Always stand the roll-up and store it in a clean baggie😁

[@denises6821]

Awesome suggestion! Such an obvious thing, but I must confess that I've always laid it down on it's side. Going forward, all rolls will go into a plastic baggie. Thanks for a great suggestion!! 👍

[@joeswampdawghenry]

Yes.. Mine has cat hair all over it... Lol

[@jimcole2648]

The paint and date idea in the light switch is a good idea. Even adding a dab of the paint to color match is something I would also do.

[@robertpelletier643]

Neat trick too!

[@TangoNevada]

This was my least favorite. Of course it works, but you could just write on switch cover directly with a sharpie. Sure, in 10 years you may change colors, but by then you are changing switch or outlet covers as well. I'm not saying it won't work, it's just an extra step.

[@dear_prudence]

Adding my tip: When you get a new device that has any type electrical cord (phone charger wire, regular electrical plug, etc - you get the idea) write down what it is on a "painter's tape flag" and tape it to the wire near the plug end. This is especially handy if you have things plugged into surge protectors with multiple outlets. I also do this with any computer peripherals. If it has a wire, it gets a flag. :)

[@Etcher]

Great tip!

[@90210spitfire]

I just love the fact that you made all of the screw slots aiming the same way. I thought I was crazy doing that hahaha. It looks so much cleaner!

[@montamiddleton9318]

I'm the same way. Also I put paint info inside a kitchen cabinet door. I've seen some folks who don't take the switch plate off when they paint. But you will always open the kitchen cabinet.

[@BarbraBarbour]

And if they’re vertically aligned like that they don’t catch as much dust.

[@johnleake5657]

Oh on! To me, their all being aligned means their all being not as tight as they can be, and that sets my nerves on edge!

[@supertramp6011]

I’ll admit I clicked here half expecting some ‘ life hacks no one in their right mind will ever need’ type garbage,but was very impressed,both with the suggestions and the quality of presentation. 👍👍 Thanks!👌

[@edfritz]

Cutting the roll of tape to make "labels' is a great idea! Not so much for making labels, but for making RIGHT ANGLE SQUARES to use in corners. Well, that was the first thing I thought of, anyway. But, this video had lots of great ideas. Glad I took the time to watch, and glad LRD2DNY took the time to make this. Thanks!

[@Ryan-Fkrepublicnz]

same here. It is always a pain to get the tape to tear square...

[@AeanMichael]

Wow! I thought I was the only person in the world who was fussy about aligning the grooves in all the screws on a switchplate. I'm glad to know I'm not alone. These are great tips. Thanks!

[@KanersWorld]

I do trim in eletrical . I've done every plate screw lined upward, on 8 compete houses. It looks best and only takes extra few seconds

[@island7458]

He called us OCD people, I prefer CDO... ;)

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

I'm an electrician and almost every electrician I've met does this. It's called trim etiquette.

[@AeanMichael]

@@BariumCobaltNitrog3n This information reassures me that some people seek order in the world.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

@@AeanMichael Absolutely. Also, sometimes you spend 3 days on a house and this is all they see, the rest is inside the walls, so...

[@JillRhoads]

That "gluing" the board trick was absolutely genius! That is great for putting up semi-permanent walls in offices or other areas that need to be changed once in a while. Or even putting up partitions in rooms that can be changed around etc. There are TONS of ideas that I can come up with that work well with that.

[@danbev8542]

Painters tape & a sharpie are one of my favorite kitchen tools. I label leftovers, food that I preserve, or can, plus dates on everything. With a roll in the kitchen, it comes out for many other chores around the house.

[@probuilder961]

Good tips. Regarding the circular saw, simply cut the board from the back to minimize tear out. Also, another tip I recently discovered, place small bits of blue tape where you are going to shoot finish or brad nails, then shoot through the tape - then fill the hole, sand if needed & peel off tape. I do this frequently with pre-finished cabinet crown molding.

[@bretb8799]

Yeah and use finer tooth sharp blade.

[@DaryleTilroe]

@@bretb8799 Yeah, my first response was that's a horrible blade for plywood!!!!

[@benson8686]

@@DaryleTilroe I think he used that blade with 1/4" ply to exaggerate the effect so it was easier to see.

[@davidwickboldt712]

Using the correct blade and setting the depth works great. You shouldn't be using a crosscut blade on plywood.

[@JustaSimplefact]

I agree with op however, I have been in situations with "built-in" furniture where you do not have clearance for the saw table on the bottom of the board. Also when cutting door bottoms there is not really a "back side" that's mainly when I use tape and go slow. I agree, invest in good blades.

[@netposerx]

Never use a chisel to pry that board off since it could damage the floor. Use longer strips of tape on bottom so you can grab the excess and pull up the tape and board.

[@guysolis5843]

I say tape and glue a handle to said 2 by 4 to manipulate it anyway necessary

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

5:47 good tip.. that method of tape and glue for wood might be a good way to set up a temporary wall for renters

[@Hellsong89]

@@utubestalker.dotcom Not really. Structure would be free and just bumping on it might cause is to fall over on its own. Better solution would the to chisel area on top for say 3mm steel plate, weld m12 nut on the plate and chisel area for that with bit extra space, get all tread m10 bolt and one of those m10 hammer nuts that are hammered to wood and hold in place due metal teeth, drill m10 hole trough the wood, push bolt trough, get it to contact the treads, insert the plate on top so bolts end lock into cavity, might want to superglue some rubber on the plate though for better friction, lift the wall frame up and tighten the bolt jamming the wall frame between floor and sealing... giving that sealing can handle that. This way there is friction connection that needs serious force to get loose and only damages sealing depending on what that is made out off. Just take panels with say plywood that can be unscrewed from one side and then you can loosen the bolts to move it if you want. On the bottom you can put some say friction mattress to increase holding power there and generally its the bottom area that gets most force applied so that should be most secure. Tape/glue alone i doubt it will hold and can leave glue into floor that is pain in the ass to clean, depending on floor material.

[@djaa7]

If you use the opposite side of the chisel, no damage to the floor. I use them every single day as a plumber to scrape away caulking & wax ring gunk. Works the same as a scraper razor blade which is much sharper.

[@AwesomeGhosts]

no you can just put pressure on the side of the board and the tape will come up... your over estimating how sticky painters tape lmao

[@curiositydrawsme9180]

Another use for painters tape which someone taught me: we were painting a bathroom which we knew would need to be returned to its original white walls after my friend moved out. The mirrored bathroom cabinet had just a very small clearance between it and the corner of the room. We knew we couldn’t get a paintbrush into that corner to do a tidy job, and so my friend painted a 2” wide piece of blue painters tape and taped it to the far /corner side of the mirror. The painted piece of tape was the same color as the rest of the newly painted wall, but when the wall needed to be repainted at the end of the renter living there, the painters tape was just peeled off again, revealing the original white wall beneath.

[@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358]

Repent to Jesus Christ ““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:8-9‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@Garryck-1]

@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 - I was once like you. A serious, dedicated christian. I even preached from door to door. But then I woke up. Your imaginary friend in the sky doesn't exist. But if you choose to think otherwise, that's fine by me. However, you have NO right to push your superstitions on others. Even if your god claims you do. Religion is like a penis. Lots of people have one. And that's just fine. But it's NOT acceptable for them to go waving it around in public, and DEFINITELY NOT if they shove it down other people's throats uninvited. So keep your religion zipped up, and only take it out to play with when you're alone or in consenting company. Am I making myself clear?

[@Garryck-1]

@@merlincultofficial3235 - Thanks mate! These kind of assholes really annoy me.

[@Garryck-1]

@@merlincultofficial3235 - And feel free to use it yourself.. spread the word!

[@SoniaBDorsey]

@@Garryck-1 Well said. With approximately 8 billion people on the planet, how can any one religion boasts its truth above all the others? I imagine the Dynasties older and revered and shake my head at how some zealots boast about being hypocrites. Even they can not adhere to the guidelines of which they claim to acclaim: Respect for others. When they learn to respect others and their choices they would actually help make this world a little easier to live in…thank you for your candidness. I have friends from all walks of life and that is just it….we walk through this life…through it. Be well my friend.

[@tysoncrawford2217]

Marking the measurement on tape then just taking the tape to the piece you need to cut is incredibly simple but so effective. A "Lifehack" video that was actually helpful 🤟🤟

[@repairfreak]

I thought this video would be stupid, but after watching, I can say I’m very impressed! Very good suggestions for painters tape, Ive used the drill gauge idea before. But your idea for clean caulk lines takes the cake!! Great job, thanks for a useful video. 😎👍

[@LRN2DIY]

So glad you found some good tips in there!

[@jstnxprsn]

Same. The caulking thing had my slapping my head. Why didn't I think of that? LOL

[@thelastofthemartians]

The key to neat caulking is to push the bead forward rather than drag it. You won't need painters tape if you do that. It takes some practice to get it right though.

[@leomalino2364]

Merely the same old uses being done for years since the invention of tape.

[@ericmchatton8416]

I few more tips for caulking, all caulking should be tooled with a tooling knife and not the finger (the finger does not always get the air bubbles out which leads to pin holes and cracking). Mix 3 parts water to 1 part dawn soap (original blue color) in a spray bottle and spray the caulking (the tape will protect the surface from the overspray) as this keeps the caulking from sticking to the tool knife and gives it a smooth finish as well. The plastic caulking smoothers are a waste of money as you can use a cake icing smoother or a small spoon as a tooling knife instead of purchasing an actual tooling knife.

[@johnkorn6698]

These are all good!!!! I wanted to add one that I use - if I'm putting up something with two screw holes on the back, like a power strip, I put a strip of tape on it, poke holes where they need to be, and then put that tape on the wall or undercabinet and drill there, using the same trick you shared with the tape as a depth guide. Easy-Peasy. Except I forgot to put on safety glasses and got wood shavings in my eye.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

That's a great tip!

[@peterlarsen7779]

I was happily surprized to see I'm not alone in being OCD with the screws 😊😊 Thanks for the many useful tips 👍👍

[@GregorySchultz1]

When cutting the painter's tape with the band saw to get the small pieces, do you need to apply painter's tape to the painter's tape to prevent tearout? 😜

[@thisisobviouslybait]

Yes and you should also use a piece of painter's tape with the measurement of the small pieces of painters tape to label the pieces of painters tape so you know how big each section of painter's tape is when you go to use the painter's tape as labels.

[@omniaquaeriteacdubitate3898]

ROFL this some "Inception" shiz right dr. I think you guys just 🏆 Won 🏆 my whole internet's for the night. 😊 Thanks.

[@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358]

Repent to Jesus Christ ““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:8-9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@Garryck-1]

@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 - Keep your superstitions to yourself. I was once like you. A serious, dedicated christian. I even preached from door to door. But then I woke up. Your imaginary friend in the sky doesn't exist. But if you choose to think otherwise, that's fine by me. However, you have no right to push your superstitions on others. Religion is like a penis. Lots of people have one. And that's just fine. But it's not acceptable for them to go waving it around in public, and definitely not if they shove it down other people's throats uninvited. So keep your religion zipped up, and only take it out to play with when you're alone or in consenting company. Am I making myself clear?

[@austinjamar5088]

Best thread ever

[@gwalker3276]

I love learning new "tricks" for tackling DIY projects and while I DID know a couple of them already, the rest were new to me and so very clever. Now if I could just find a good mate with mad DIY skills, a passion for DIY projects and be open to the prospect of having a DIY gal pal to work with, Oh, the fun we could have.

[@andrew_koala2974]

Tricks are for circus animals Techniques are for Tradesmen

[@creativesuit1930]

I'm a plumber and a carpenter and I love that tip about painting. And thanks for mentioning the screws not enough people pay attention to that. Always stand your soldiers at attention!

[@gurugee2112]

Contrarian here: I think they look better lying down. Not sure why, tho.

[@creativesuit1930]

@@gurugee2112 yeah some guys like to lay their soldiers to rest. That's fine as long as they're not f****** pointing in every different direction!

[@FranciscoTChavez]

You can also use painters tape to write on walls. More specifically, to draw markings for drilling when you are planning to hang something. For instance: -You can place a long strip of Painters Tape above a window and make it mostly level. -Then you can use a straight edge, draw the vertical edges of the window onto the painters tape. -You can use a leveler mark horizontal line down the length of the painters tape. At the spot that the lines intersect, you now have two points of reference that are perfectly level and give you the edges of the windows. You don't need to drill exactly on those two points, but you can use them as starting points to more easily find the drilling locations for something like a curtain rod. You can also use this for hanging a bathroom mirror. I've seen more than one mirror hung (by various people) where they left multiple pencil marks or drilled multiple holes, because they didn't get things marked off correctly the first time. Sometimes the issue is that they don't want to draw a solid line on their wall, so they draw a few small lines. Only, the small lines got out of level, or out of position because the markings were over two feet apart, and the error wasn't visible until the mirror was hung. If you draw a single line across the wall (on top of a piece of Painters Tape), you can see if the line isn't straight before you put any holes in the wall.

[@B3nder127]

When hanging big items like mirrors that have two specific slots where the screws need to be, I like to take a piece of painters tape and run it across the back of the mirror. then mark the places where the screws need to be on the painters tape. next, peel off the tape and trasfer it to the wall. Adjust as necessary to center or level the tape, then drill your holes and remove the tape. perfect every time.

[@drybread1146]

Yes! I was going to suggest the same thing, because I do it all the time when I'm hanging pictures, etc. and don't want to add a lot of pencil marks directly on the wall. But you explained it much better than me.

[@georgepotter353]

@@B3nder127 Now that's helpful. I'm actually hanging some large paintings back up in the house tonight and was trying to figure out how to determine where to put the hooks for the three hangers.

[@Sh4rK280]

Man cutting the roll into segments is genius!

[@AndrewLumsden]

Use the tape to hold an envelope in place below where you drill a hole and the envelope will catch more dust. The dust will also be better contained when removing it and won't fall off the tape alone.

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

or if you are really messy, tape a sandwich brown paper bag under where you drill. that should catch most of the dust/debris

[@haljohnston8122]

Since most people don't have an envelope on a job site, just fold a piece of paper in half to catch the dust and tape one edge to the wall.

[@AndrewLumsden]

@@haljohnston8122 I'm damn sure any homeowner would be able to provide an envelope. Or just go prepared.

[@Trazhenko]

Post-it notes work well in a pinch, too. Stick it to the wall and fold the bottom half up. The dust stays in the fold when you pull it off.

[@andrew_koala2974]

Why waste an envelope / Use a sheet of News paper - obviously loosely folded over U

[@chemistphotography]

Great tips. To add to this impressive list: 1. On the back of the faceplate of any receptacle, add the corresponding breaker number in your electric panel. Makes service calls or future DIY projects easier to start. 2. I often bundle together screws with their companion item. For example, I'll tape the screws to the back side of a frame for safe keeping or tape the allen key to one of the chairs underside so when they are loose, I have the key right there. Ikea furniture is notorious for having additional items that just end up in a bag, drawer, or lost forever.

[@maxmanx1294]

Love your breaker tip!

[@sidneywallace406]

I did this with my breakers several years ago. My kids were on the Playstation in their bedroom one day and I needed to turn off the breaker for the living room. I had to flip all the breakers until I found the one I needed. Needless to say, I flipped the breaker to the Playstation. After that it occurred to me to write the numbers on the back of the plate. I didn't use the tape, I just used a permanent marker.

[@wownewstome6123]

I'm not going to put tape or any other flammable item near live electrical wires. It may not affect you, but what about years later when the adhesive on the tape dries out and it falls into the box?

[@dalepaladin916]

@@wownewstome6123 you tell em Karen!

[@JayzeVo17]

ridiculous tip. all the breakers should be labeled on a chart on the the inside of the panel cover. you definitely do NOT want paper products in an electric box!

[@aytviewer2421]

Can't believe I never new about the drywall u-shaped pocket. I've drilled hundreds of drywall holes over the past few decades and usually resorted to having the wife or kid hold a vacuum under the spot I was drilling. This is much more convenient. Thanks!

[@darkpheonix77]

it can work. but what he showed in the video definitely didn't. I guarantee if he had pointed the camera down there was drywall on the ground. you could literally see dust falling below it.

[@aytviewer2421]

@@darkpheonix77 I am sure it may not be perfect, but it must catch most of the dust. I have not had a need to do this lately, but the next time I do I am going to give it a try.

[@thesparkster]

Finally, someone that screws in light switch plates and aligns the screws in the same direction. That extra 5 seconds of effort really makes the finished product look that much better.

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

But they have to be tight or else they will come lose over time. And making them tight requires them to not all be lined up in the same direction. No one ever notices that. And this video is the first time I’ve ever heard of anyone doing that.

[@christianvega1204]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has every screw perfectly straightened on every switch/outlet cover in the house🤣

[@LRN2DIY]

OCDers Unite!

[@BradThePitts]

What's YOUR OCD? Vertical screw slots or horizontal? 😀

[@jhans3278]

I learned the vertical screw slot trick from the electrician who wired my house 35 years ago.

[@brandonmeredith2982]

Every electrician does this

[@jonanderson5137]

@Mama C too cheap to get lexan plates?

[@tresboujay]

I love using painters tape to put up lightweight artwork in my classroom! It’s practically replaced other tapes for me since it doesn’t take the paint off. 😍

[@leskobrandon3497]

I started using painters tape years ago when I need to saw the bottom of a door for carpet or tile installation , Not only does it prevent tear out when cutting , it gives you a straight line to guide the saw cut , AND it keeps the plate on the saw from leaving scuff marks or gray marks which were causing me to have to touch up the door with paint when I finished , Saves SO much time .

[@djfelixxuk9798]

Tradesman tip: To stop circular saw tear out use a sharp blade and make sure its a fine cut that has 40 or more teeth, plus the use of masking tape if you want to use it, will give you a clean tear out free cut👍 Some Great tips in this video👌

[@firstnamelastname9955]

One of my favorites: Keep the inner cardboard. After you have your walls rocked and doors installed, they make great door stoppers while taping/painting is still going on and you cant yet install stoppers.

[@jpmaza]

You just blew my mind with the caulking trick! I have been struggling all this time to get perfect lines and this trick is the easiest way to get those perfect lines. Great job!!

[@pteddie6965]

I love the tip for bordering the caulking line! The end result is an extremely crisp, straight line, not like my caulk lines usually are.

[@Slaegar]

Yeah my caulk usually makes a mess.

[@Drock1285]

You forgot to use the blue tape for a measurement guide for hanging objects on the wall, just run the tape against the frame of the picture or object and find your holes, then take that same peice of tape to level and hang that picture or object. It's really helpful and works better than measuring the holes to hang an object or picture.

[@paaao]

Holy shit! Why have I never thought of this. Great idea! I usually make a template out of spare cardboard and what not, but this seems much quicker and easier.

[@jdoubleu7905]

Literally the best trick ever. Definitely my favorite.

[@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358]

Repent to Jesus Christ ““For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:8-9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Ju

[@FranciscoTChavez]

I put the strip on the wall and use it as a drawing surface to mark the holes. If you don't have a fancy laser leveler, you can use a normal level and draw the leveled line right on the nearly level tape.

[@monicawarner4091]

@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 • Your post has got absolutely nothing to do with this video. Please stop trying to ram your beliefs down everyone else's throats.

[@vinnart]

Some good ones. Here is another: Cover the ferrule of your paintbrush and the heel of the bristles about a quarter to half inch with painters tape. When ready to clean bush after working peel the tape before cleaning to make it easier, and more importantly this will preserve the brush by preventing paint build up where the bristles meet the ferrule.

[@mikewelch8379]

THIS is a great idea!

[@ericheine2414]

That blue tape is really good when you paint.

[@daCubanaqt]

Love painter’s tape for caulking guidelines. Absolutely my favorite painters tape hack! 😊

[@Mr.redacted.]

Ahh... Super Glue is a trade name for Cyanoacrylate Adhesive (CA) Good tips though.

[@BobMinelli]

Very CLEVER indeed. Bravo! 🌱

[@Miami543210]

I love you man. I was so horrible with caulking, I kept putting it off. I always made such a mess. In the house and on my boat. Your trick for caulking is unbelievably simple and a lifesaver. Thank you so much.

[@jillsy2815]

That's me! I've been putting it off, too! Now I think I could do it

[@mrdinsdale]

Just to clarify, super glue is CA glue. The thinner the CA (super glue) the faster it will set. The water on the sponge trick should work well, just be sure to apply the damp sponge to the side that does not have the glue.

[@RobMacKendrick]

I came to say this. Also worth mentioning is that while water will speed curing up, baking soda will slow it down, and also thicken it if you need the glue to fill small irregularities in the gluing surface, should you need either of those things.

[@chriscross5581]

A little FYI: Super Glue and CA - same thing. The larger CA bottle is just the slightly more "pro use" style container, and most of these "pro style" CA brands can be bought in 3-4 thickness grades. It also reacts with water, like you used with the "super glue", the activator just reacts faster and gives a better and nicer looking joint in most cases, as the activator is formulated to fit the specific chemical type of the CA optimally, although most brands can be used interchangeably albeit with risk of small side effects like discoloration, etc.. You can even use most activators with the little super glue tube stuff in a pinch, in case you run out of the "pro" stuff. Oh, right, try to avoid breathing in the fumes generated in the fast reaction of the glue as well as the accelerator itself, it very unpleasant and not healthy either.

[@williambranham6249]

I agree with you about the use of water or spray accelerant. In my mind the most important comment you made was the health effects of CA. I experienced some breathing issues, raspy voice with whistling sounds and fatigue after years of . exposing my self to fumes. I had used CA for many years until one day I was glueing several small parts and inhaled quite a bit. After 2 years I still feel my respiratory system has not recovered.

[@nikthefix8918]

Superglue (CA) from the pound store is just as good as posh branded stuff unless you need high viscosity or flexible variants.

[@dahamsta]

It's also worth noting that accelerant weakens the bond a little. If bonding strength is important, it's best to let it dry naturally.

[@ironwood1621]

As a woodworker I like a lot of your tips, especially the tape & CA glue. I do have a wood floor that has gaps so I’ll try that. Thanks

[@LRN2DIY]

Nice! I've got a more in depth video coming out Saturday about the floor gaps using this technique as well as a new kind of double sided tape but the idea is the same. Good luck!

[@emmanuel-stone]

@@LRN2DIY Hey, great video. I thought it was worth noting that CA glue and superglue are one and the same. :)

[@cmyers7807]

Wow!!! You have the best ideas for painters tape!!! Wish I new these years ago. Particularly the writing on the tape, and put it on the switch plate.

[@sherilynalexnder897]

Excellent tips, thanks! I would never have thought to use it for a caulking guideline, def glad to know that one!

[@SeanNecker]

In my house, the switches for the fans and lights aren't consistent from room to room. Some have the light switch on the left and the fan on the right, and some rooms have it the other way. So I make the screw slots face up-and-down for the lights and side-to-side for the fans so that you can always tell the difference without having to try first.

[@LRN2DIY]

Very clever!

[@rossb5593]

My wife would go bat crazy if all the screws weren't facing the same way and would call me sm idiot, lol.

[@angeltrudo5783]

Great idea!!!!

[@jwalters9089]

Move some of the switches so they are all consistent.

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@jwalters9089 I completely agree. I have an old house that doesn't have wall switches for most of the lights. So, the longer pull cord is for the light and the shorter is for the ceiling fan. Heck, the entire second floor doesn't even have wall outlets. That's what you get sometimes when you buy an old country house that was built before plumbing and electrical was standard in houses in America. (1820s is as far back as we can trace it in county records, was a sales certificate)

[@mvblitzyo]

Most excellent tips on blue tape and the OCD was spot on thanks.

[@jgrudenicstrumpet4369]

Love these tips. I’ve used 2 sided tape to fix floor panels that have separated, no glue. Thanks for the video.

[@jamessv5020]

The caulking tip... blew my mind out!!!

[@bretb8799]

I love painters tape since removes easy and clean. Not the case for most tapes. Love the calk and glue tips! Will definitely use for next calk job. Why didn't I think of that lol.

[@dealightful5745]

Thank you for not being a barbarian and straightening the screws on the light switch, that was really important ☺️ I noticed in many houses people do not take the light switch covers off to paint thoroughly but paint around them, that really frustrates me 😖 so I truly appreciate you showing the job being properly done 👌

[@ChadAmI80]

SO many great tips! I wish I had seen this a couple of years ago when we painted every room in the house. That light switch label is genius!!

[@bunzeebear2973]

Fads change. One is wall colors. The new owners will repaint it their color.

[@aprildegele1510]

That cutting the roll apart is the bomb!! I work as a volunteer in a 50+ shop and we go through a LOT of painter's tape. This is BRILLIANT! There are many times when we teach folks how to clamp with tape and this will make it so much easier. I don't know why I didn't think of this.

[@CG_Hali]

Nice!! Thanks! I only use Frog Tape for painting now though, I keep having terrible spots under my straight lines when using 3M blue tape. Frog tape gives me much cleaner lines and doesn't leave residue months (18 months for one project I still haven't finished lol) after first applied. But sine the 3M is cheaper, it works for everything else.

[@mikewelch8379]

I've had the same luck as you. Over and over I'd apply painter's tape and it would consistently have random bleed-through where the paint still got on the area being masked. I'll give Frog Tape a shot.

[@foddermott9532]

Great tips, thanks. On using CA glue and accelerator, you might want to recap the glue before spraying the accelerator (and put the glue in the next room). Your CA glue might have become a solid block inside the bottle by the time you read this. Speaking from experience:(

[@chriscross5581]

Good advice! Also always remember to cap the CA in general, as it reacts chemically with moisture in the air and slowly solidifies as well (basically exactly like most woodworkers know it from gorilla glue and other Polyurethane glue brands, which are also cyanide compound based like CA).

[@johnvaldes8725]

I AM IMPRESSED! Learn something new everyday! Even at my age!! I wont be without this kind of tape any more!!

[@chelin7023]

I use blue tape in so many occasions, and I am so happy to learn other instances in which can be useful. The one that I am implementing right away, is to label the back of the switch plates with the paint color; what a tip!!! New to me, the super glue sandwich 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@wesrurede]

Change the blade depth on your circular saw so that the teeth just pass the bottom of the piece you are cutting and that will make the cut nicer. That's it's intended purpose for being adjustable.

[@latouselatrec]

You can tell your a homeowner. Higher blade means better angle of cut , means smoother cut

[@jsh3234]

As far as the splintered plywood, just take a sharp utility knife and score the veneer a little bit and then cut along that scored line. Works like a charm.😁

[@tonkatoy200]

You can also set the blade to do the same method, just run through the piece twice

[@wswerv1]

Or just turn the piece over and cut from the back.

[@jsh3234]

@@wswerv1not if your triming a hollow core door.😁

[@jsh3234]

@@tonkatoy200 what do you mean, set the blade and run through it twice ?

[@tonkatoy200]

@JonH3234 You set the blade so it just touches the work piece, then score the veneer first pass

[@donnettboes6224]

I love this video! I love painters tape. I already used it for labeling kitchen meals for my daughters lunches, but never considered cutting the roll! I like that a lot. And Caulk tip was awesome! I have been reluctant to caulk because of mess. Not now : )

[@carlb1409]

This is the best video I have seen in a while. My father has multiple rolls of blue tape in various drawers around the house - (who needs MULTIPLE rolls in one upstairs drawer?). I am sending him this video right now.

[@ArgondtheGrey]

Setting the depth of cut on your circular saw properly helps too. (blade should only siick out 1/4 inch below piece)

[@ricksanchez3176]

That thumbnail was so stupid it was genius. That is a compliment. Good tips. I will say I am not a fan of using it for caulking, it is easy and looks really good when it's first put down, but it leaves a little gouge/corner that collects dust and grime. I mean if you're using silicone or polyurethane, it sure makes clean up easy. But you want to apply it, wipe it in, remove the tape, and then wipe it in again. Just to avoid those little dirt cracks, especially to in food prep areas. I say poly too, but commercial window guys sure put me to shame.

[@Browneye57]

Very crafty...knew most of them, but there's always something new. The tape-for-caulking is a thing of beauty.

[@ChuckZeppelin]

Nice tease on the 2x4. I will have to watch that video. I liked the cutting of the tape to make labels. I will use that trick to make price tags at my next yard sale. Good Video sir.

[@rabooey]

I once painted over a bedroom that was previously painted the exact same color as 3M blue tape. It was freaky. And all I could envision was some houseowner going into the paint store, looking at a roll of blue tape, and saying "Yep, that's the color I want on all four walls of my bedroom." Crazy.

[@LRN2DIY]

Haha! That’s too funny. Must have been trippy.

[@paulcoffey-windycitywoodwo1073]

Good video. I've already used some of the ideas you covered, and will use some more in the future. That said, you mentioned reasons you might want to glue a 2x4 to your floor. What I noticed in the accompanying picture was a gap in some of that snap-together laminate flooring. Of course, you would tap the glued-down 2x4 to close the gap. However, I've got some damage to some of my snap together flooring and have been wondering how I could un-snap the panels to replace the damaged panel. The answer is blue tape and a 2x4 glued to the floor. Thanks for the great tip! Now I can proceed...

[@barryschuster7637]

It's 4:36 in the morning. I found your video serendipitously. Great information. I admit I would never have thought of that myself. Thanks for your training.

[@BitSmythe]

1:00. Yes, with your blade SO low below the surface, you’ll get tear out. Even with the painters’ tape. Adjust the saw so it extends *barely* beyond the bottom edge. You’ll get a very clean cut!

[@ericfranke1637]

And use a finish blade

[@cakeisalie]

the caulk/grout trick! I would've never thought of that

[@lkabong1738]

Glad I stumbled across thus. Was familiar with a couple of the uses but definitely learned some great new uses. Very clever. Thank you!

[@guysolis5843]

Good tips, I learned a few things. It used to drive me nuts watching painters and counter top guys apply a bead. It looks very professional when you use tape but this tape is invaluable..

[@onenanathreekids5662]

As a renter, I was looking for a way to install two-by-fours to the wall and kitchen cabinet without using nails. The tape and glue combination will make this possible. Our temporary puppy gate is just a bit too short to fit between an odd-sized area without damaging the kitchen cabinet and the drywall opposite. This may just be the solution we need. Thank you so much.

[@davidborosak]

Oh my, absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for your time and effort putting this together. Soooo helpful!!

[@jims2507]

Great suggestions, thanks!! I put painters tape on a 10mm 1/4" socket because it kept slipping out of my fingers when oily. It also makes it easy to find that socket quickly!

[@LRN2DIY]

Great tip!

[@edwardchester1]

Love the tip for noting the paint you've used and hiding it behind the lightswitch! Worth noting, though, that CA glue is super glue and water and accelerant works the same for both.

[@DH-xw6jp]

You can also put a small dab of paint on the tape and take the switch cover with you to the paint store to help color match it.

[@AitchJay]

Thank you, yes! Cyanoacrylate *is* super glue

[@darinhampel4149]

All great tips, here's another one: when you want to paint a straight line, put the tape on the surface and caulk the side of the tape you want to paint. Wipe off most of the caulk, then paint it. Now peel the tape off at a 45° angle away from the paint, and now you have a straight paint line.

[@RossReedstrom]

Yup, with a tiny bit of caulk. This basically fills all the tiny gaps between the uneven surface and the tape, when your don't want the paint to sneak in. And yes, the surface is uneven, unless it's polished marble or glass!

[@jesusramirez-or1qb]

You can also just use paint instead of caulk.... Just use a little bit and spread it very, very thin. Once dry. Same as caulk. Facts!

[@heisrisen560]

@@jesusramirez-or1qb yes sir! We do this on every job with masking tape saves time, caulk and money (blue tape is expensive) lines come out 99% there’s always a lil tiny bit of touch up no matter what you do am I right? 😊 happy painting

[@montamiddleton9318]

@@heisrisen560 Yes, it is high dollar tape. If someone would come up with an idea to caulk and paint quarter round at the same time would save time and knees.

[@americansfirst1095]

Thanks. Great info. Glad to see you straighten up those screws, it was the first thing that came to my mind when you put the cover on......then you fixed it!

[@AliB333]

That switch cover plate idea is amazing, I'm gonna do that for the next owner of my house.

[@livingpicture]

As a painter, two tips: The same tip you use for making straight caulk lines can be extended to make sharp crisp lines between paint colors, such as at an accent. No masking tape is enough to keep paint from bleeding through, so caulk the tape line before you paint, and take up the tape immediately, while the caulk is still wet. The caulk prevents bleeding, and you get your perfect line between colors! Gluing a 2x4 to the floor can help when ... Using an extension ladder on wood floors and you need something to keep your ladder feet from slipping! Nice trick! I'll have to use that some day!

[@seagreen42]

To add to the idea of leaving paint info on the back of the switch plates, you could also make a 1"x1" sample of the paint and leave it there cause then the store could use it to colour match.

[@popplaurie]

Amazing tips - thank you! I will be using the caulking tip this weekend.

[@rhondapitcher2753]

So glad you straightened your screws on the wall plate! I always do that.😊

[@justlooking4771]

Awesome tips! I have to close some gaps in my laminate and while I was watching that portion of your video, I had an idea! What about using velcro strips (the kind that comes in a roll with the adhesive backing)? Opposite sides (one on floor panel, other on knocing board) and then do it that way? The only reason I thought of that was because when I use ANY and I mean ANY kind of adhesive, be it glue, PVC floor tile adhesive, etc, I get it EVERYWHERE except where I need it! I'm going to give it a shot and I'll post back here if it works!

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

what about using double-sided carpet tape then?

[@wownewstome6123]

Did it work?

[@alpwalker]

An absolutely brilliant video presented with clear instructions and very useful information. Thank you for taking the time 👏🏼

[@LRN2DIY]

Thanks so much!

[@elroythegreat1590]

I am guessing you also enjoy watching the View.

[@freeshipping9643]

Man I never would of thought to share my tape experience. Many views n likes. Congrats 👏 thanks for your time

[@lemonlime1920]

I use painters tape for labeling food containers that I put in the freezer or give to my father in law each week. I love the tip about cutting the roll! Thank you!

[@jfrphoto01]

I use freezer/butcher's tape which is made to stay attached at freezing temps but can be removed without any residue left behind and in most locations it is cheaper than painter's tape for the same size roll (different widths available). Available at most grocery stores and butcher shops or online.

[@BusyBeeCompany]

I used the caulk method when installing granite counteracts back splashes, makes the glue almost invisible, it's also good for damaged bumps on sheetrock, so,your stucco sits almost level with the surrounding sheet rock but just a tiny bit high when the tape is removed so only a little bit of sanding.

[@LRN2DIY]

Nice!

[@JackRussell021]

I use it when hanging pictures. Put a strip on the wall, use the stud-finder and a level to work out where you want to drill, marking as required with a sharpie or a pen. Once you have drilled your holes, peel off the tape to remove all of the markings from the wall. I sometimes use yellow frog-tape for this, simply because a black sharpie stands out better than it would against blue tape.

[@edwardschmitt5710]

Especially useful for hanging stuff with just the holes in the back where you need to put mounting screws perfectly. Tape on the back of the thing to be hung, poke holes where the hanger-keyhole recessed brackets are, then remove tape, put on wall and level. Drill now precisely

[@RossReedstrom]

@@edwardschmitt5710 took me a second to realize you mean a single, long piece of tape, covering both mounting points, basically making a mini template with built in adhesive. Brilliant!

[@gurugee2112]

@@edwardschmitt5710 Brilliant!

[@byronscustoms]

Tip #2 is one I hadn't seen before and will probably use the next time we paint the walls! Thanks!

[@akaltaf]

Great tips. Looking forward to the next edition (s). Stay well & safe.

[@uprebel5150]

Note that on the 3M Painters Tape directions it states that the tape should be removed within two weeks for easy removal. Back in the day a co-worker of mine was working with a steering wheel to install a prototype airbag. It was rapped in leather so he used several layers of blue tape to protect it. Well, the project took longer than expected and the tape would not come off. Instead of trying a solvent it was decided to have the steering wheel rewrapped with leather. Which was an expensive fix however it was necessary for the program to continue. The take away was to always read the directions-even for tape!

[@trollop4866]

Oh definitely if you leave it on too long it'll tear that right up. Nowadays the painter tapes all have a 7 day clean release or 3 day clean release labeled exactly for that reason

[@kenhoyer8601]

One thing that should be mentioned about tape is that it gets old, and when it does it can be overly sticky, so when your masking over a hardwood floor, when you remove it ,it can remove the existing finish. Only buy tape and paint from a paint store that moves inventory quickly. Try and stay away from hardware stores that may have products that have been on the shelves for sometimes years!

[@dinacarroll9211]

I love that you straightened out the light switch screws!