PERFECT lines with caulking and tape.

[@richardmartin3722]

I've been using this trick for over 12 years. I always tell other painters to set their pride aside and focus on the finish product.... yes, we all can "hand cut" a line...... but not even the best painter in the world can compete with a good tape line!!!

[@drudrew2297]

Viral Clown dude you must be a hack! He didn't say he "needs tape"

[@jgocar24]

I agree 100% with Viral Clown. Also, in my area we only really paint walls with flat/matte paint. As the Idaho Painter stated in another video, flat paint does crack if you apply it over caulking before it fully cures. So if I used this technique I would have a house full of cracked paint with would look horrible. But I'm glad the other painter at the end mentioned a good painter should be able to cut these lines free hand but this is a good way for an apprentice to be able to make straight lines before he hones his craft. I am fond of the back rolling technique when doing cut ins. I didn't use to do it but I think it looks better and actually saves time because I rarely need to cut in a second time with a brush.

[@Alamyst2011]

ive seen guys cut lines as straight as tape. Saves time and money

[@tonybeadle8392]

There are times when the line you are cutting in is not of a flat surface and even with tape to get a perfect line is impossible, but caulking the tape line then removing nearly all the caulk and painting over immediately and removing the tape immediately will give you perfect results everytime no matter how bad or bumpy the surface is, has got me out of trouble many times and much quicker than trying to cut in by eye, obviously not something I do very often but there are times when this system is needed and gives perfect results.

[@johnbhoy9898]

I'm learning cause I love painting. I've bought r everything toy recommend. I'm self employed and spilt Mr work from site to domestic. Frog didn't work but 3rd was good for bottom lip of coving. If you have old axus brushes? Could I try a shot please? I'll send it back. Purdys you told to get keep twisting in satin.

[@DEK981967]

For those of you asking what to do if you are doing 2 coats . Easy ! I always cut first and roll second. This is how to do it: On the first coat , cut to within an 1/16 of an inch above your tape on baseboards ( do not let your brush hit the tape). On 2nd coat caulk the tape on basebords then paint and pull tape . Work about 5 feet at a time . Its fast and leaves perfect lines .

[@Idahopainter]

Interesting way to do it, thanks for sharing!

[@stalin2121]

Paint Life TV how do you guys do it??

[@Mickey8270]

Awesome. Thanks. Bought my first duplex 5 moths ago. First apartment painting took forever. Just did ceilings in 2nd. Got this info just at right time. It should come out way nicer. Than 1st apartment. Thanx again

[@stevenleifheit214]

I just did this for the first time experimenting on a room in my own home. I liked the process, and I did it similarly to you. The only thing was I could see a slight difference around doors and windows (eye level) because the slight bit on the final cut in had only one coat. Do you not run into that?

[@christianholt2182]

Is this exclusive to flat paint?

[@shahar85]

You two are so professional, as painters as well as teachers! John is becoming a better and better presenter.

[@johncordill424]

Thank you for all you have taught me. I’ve been a finish carpenter for 40 years. All are helping me paint and with my FC. The one tip that I have used when caulking is after I caulk and before I wipe the excess off I spray wit Windex. This really helps with the caulking being cleaned out of the textured paint. I’m from Corona California. I’m retired and working part time as a facilities manager at my church. So your videos are really helpful. Love your scriptures on your videos. Good bless y’all!

[@shaundcasey4882]

Hi Chriss and crew I have been a painter and decorator for 9ver 34yrs.and have trained many Appreciates and strongly believe as Paint and other products change and improve we also need to keep up .I had used the tape and chalking method before seeing it on your show but was very impressed on the process and techniques that you use and the training you pass on .keep up the great work .kind regards Shaun from Australia.

[@lifeisgood7509]

I'm a novice painter in the home improvement business and watching this video just motivated me even more ton become better at painting than I was before

[@russellhauf2555]

Thank you for posting these videos, I have learned a lot from them. I also want to say that I really like your style...as someone said below, "always be willing to learn." Humility is a great quality.

[@stevenrod7]

Great video guys. I'm a professional painter of 20 years. I still use tape I prefer using frog tape because the glue adhesive is much less then the 2020 tape. Ive heard the same comment from younger guys saying a true painter doesn't need tape to cut in a line but they lack experience because I can get more perfect line and more production done in the time it would take to cut in. In addition tape does keep it consistent, if you free hand and by the end of the day fatigued can set in and you will lose consistency and speed, and keeping it consistent is key for the best end results. Having multiple people cutting in your can really see that not everyone cuts in the same way. I do like that you choose to back roll your cut in but that adds alot more time for labor on projects I figure your roller cover would come close to covering your brush strokes and you uses the best paint so it should level out nicely. Keep the videos coming glad to see that people can see painting not just about slapping paint on walls.

[@ruah5617]

Steven Rodriguez i agree, you can always tell from bad corners, on the cut in. Tape prevents that.

[@nouseforaname6846]

Frog tape is great for a smooth surface, personally if I'm painting the walls and trim I like to reverse paint it when I can.

[@FathomFrequency]

I agree as well, consistency is what you want. I typically dont tape unless there are 2 coats involved , or in cases of hard to reach corners. I have yet to run a time saving test between taping on single coatings yet the fatigue factor is a great point. Painting day after day- sure i can strike a good line consistently, but how much over the course of a job is an error forced or time lost due to fatigue? Good point. Also backrolling edging is great- especially for coverage if your shooting for full coverage on 1 coat.

[@skelepants]

As a DIY’er looking for a professional finish: thank you! This is a super great trick. I was always worried about painting caulking before it dries…not any more! I can do everything in a single day without having to do touch ups, cut-ins etc. so again, thanks! I love your channel. I’m running out of house to paint but will look to improve my skills anyway 🤣

[@WWLadytigers]

You guys are the best! I use to hate painting now because of all the things I have learned from your channel I can't stop finding jobs to paint. You have given me structure to my projects and an easy routine to follow. Can't thank you enough!

[@Cpcsof1]

I always let the caulk dry first. If you paint over wet caulk, the caulk shrinks when it dries and can crack the paint film. I always 2 coat when cutting in which requires letting the paint dry. It is sometimes a problem pulling the tape after the caulk and paint are dry. I usually just mask off the baseboard, but freehand cut-in the casings and below the crown on painted woodwork to avoid the problem (paint stretching) during tape removal after the paint has dried. However, if it's stainwork, I mask and caulk everything. I absolutely agree with John that you pull the tape off with your hand in front of the area being removed. You can also buy 1 gallon of wallpaint color in flat to cut-in the first coat, then once it dries, 2nd coat with latex enamel and pull tape while wet. The dried first coat of flat paint won't stretch like dry latex enamel does. Good video!

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@krisone63]

Have you tried caulk from Sherwin ? Never have had an issue with cracking when painting. I do wait about 15 mins but as in this video it works and no issues.

[@helenasimek6526]

Cpcsof1 you know what you talk about and that is really profesional opinion and look

[@jcincy15]

What if 2 coats are required?

[@danielgeng2306]

Cpcsof1 let me start by saying what ever gets the job done, nothing wrong with the way Chris and John do it, but I would usually spackel and caulk at the same time and let it dry before sanding and painting too, but I did like the clear caulk and tape on the grout lines ! If I paint the trim first or if it’s stained trim I usually use 3 or 6 inch masking paper. Many different approaches and I love seeing how other pros do it because I always learn a trick or two (I also have a trick or two too teach :)

[@sierraechopnw4228]

I am a retired residential and commercial builder and I required all my painters to do EXACTLY as you do. Every home I built, I built as if it were my own personal home. I just tripped upon your channel as I am preparing to repaint my white millwork black...don't freak. My BFF has it in her her million dollar home and it is stunning and a BIG plus...doesn't show dirt as glaringly obvious as lighter colors. Anyways...I haven't had the pleasure of watching all your videos but will make an effort to see if you deal with preparing millwork and filling finish holes. My Nos. 1 painter when I built taught me a great deal about tricks and tips....the biggest of which was using car bondo (yup...that red stuff) to fill millwork joints and finish nail sets...best stuff EVER for filling cracks and holes in millwork when preparing to paint. I even used it a few times to repair big holes in hollow core doors...worked amazingly well and is super strong...no more nail pops and the doors, jambs and trim looked seamless. I could NEVER see the trim carpenters joints once the painter went through with bondo and painted. I had very low 1 year warranty touchups with respect to millwork issues where house settled and started it's off gassing and drying out process.

[@shongo2k15]

Gentlemen, This video is nothing short of excellent! You both are extremely detailed in explaining the products and methods. However, if I could suggest one thing for DIYers and newer painters, it would be a super close up of the before and after. Great job gents! Thanks for sharing!

[@geelin3623]

Been painting since I was 18 still painting at 63. I have learned a LOT from your channel. Sooooo, if you all want to come to the Great Smokey Mountains and paint, the eats, housing, and really really great out door activity is on me! Hope to hear from you all soon.

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, thanks for the support!

[@shellylarue9661]

Demo starts at 8:30. Thank you! Excellent pointers!

[@WatersandWilderness]

Beautifully done. Wish I could afford to have you paint my tiny home. 400 SF. I've learned a lot from watching your videos but I'm disabled and live in chronic pain.

[@doyleredwine1683]

Paint contractor of many years here and I freaking love this video! great technique and looks like it would work well on many hard to cut-in surfaces. thanks for the vid!

[@takeniteasyfriend]

Very informing. Especially the part about haloing and when and when not to paint trim first. Next was the part about allowing 1/8 inch spacing between corners of trim to allow caulking. Saved me a lot of time guys. Thanks

[@jahbrah3919]

You're videos are preparing me to start my own business and be an independent painting contractor which will be started within the next month. I'm truly grateful for these videos Thanks!! god bless

[@mississippimissy1]

I know I'm late to the party, but as an average homeowner who's had to face painting several rooms over the last few years, your vidoes are my GO-TO for how to do it correctly. I painted white over a navy blue room for my daughter last year and I couldh't have done it without your vidoes. Your cut-in videos and this caulking tip was a KEY! I couldn't believe what a professional finish I got, but it was ALL because of your tips.Thank you guys for taking the time to make these videos and share your knowledge. God Bless xoxox

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing!🤙

[@FenellaBeach]

Thanks guys, this is brilliant and couldn’t be more timely. Just spent weeks prepping my bedroom - old house, lots of gaps - and am finally about to start painting. It’s all DIY so appreciate all the help - I’m learning a lot from you - keep them coming. All the best from UK, cheers.

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help, thanks for watching!

[@halsmith4951]

I had been waiting to use the techniques taught here on caulking. It worked great. I had professional results around my door frame, and shortened my work time buy using your techniques. Thanks for putting out these very useful tips and techniques.

[@denismacfarlane255]

Another cool tip. To ensure your tape edge is down properly, i run an old debit card/credit card along the edge. Yields perfect results.

[@YugiohDude11212]

Denis& Litisha I use a plasterers small tool , perfect

[@ballgms308]

The handle of paintbrushes typically have a sharp corner on bottom that’s perfect for pushing tape in

[@rougebaba3887]

You are so right about the clear vs white acrylic caulk! There are times when clear is the way to go. A customer wants broken tape joints filled and the trim touched up... but the adjacent surface is wall covering they love and want untouched. In those kind of circumstances, clear is very helpful.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for your thoughts

[@bigb8425]

Pass the torch to the next generation. Always be willing to learn. These videos are monumental.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks Big B!

[@SiothaVest]

Not everyone likes a desk job, after 20 years desk jobs, im finding trim & painting to be rewarding and suprisingly less stress, possibly better paying for the next generation especially as new tech & good techniques are shared like these videos. And im not even in the trade, but enjoying doing the painting of my own home, or family

[@Weightlosshammer]

For years I have been struggling getting the paint to stop bleeding under the tape for baseboards. Your caulking method works great. Thanks so much for making this video.

[@UnaffiliatedInd.g]

This method is the best i painted a 4000 square foot house total repaint by my self with ruff orange peel texture flat white ceilings, bone heron trim and stix and stones walls and this way is not only better lines but at lest 50 times faster as well if I was free handing I would still be cutting in not to mention it's nearly impossible to get a perfect line free handing on a bumpy texture you guys saved my life thank you 😄

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help, thanks for watching & supporting!

[@stevenledwith]

I plan to leave healthcare and attempt to start my own painting business and your videos are great. It's been many years since I painted for a living and your videos are great for getting me back up to speed, thanks. Also as a Christian I appreciate you slipping that Bible verse into the video.

[@daltoniks]

I did a whole house cutting with tape and gap. Multi million dollar property. result - Wow!

[@claycooper5260]

Chris and John - Thanks again for all you share with us out here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@josephward8753]

Keep on killin'it. So fast and precise!!!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks!

[@benjamingoogins1267]

Inspiring to see guys with so much pride in their work and articulately convey methods to others. Fine work gents.

[@johnbhoy9898]

I've been subbed for a long time and now I watch dc overhere in the UK. Tbh I fell in love with painting after turning a very sad and embarrassing chapter in my life. I watch you all the time. I'm 34 and got My city and guilds painters certificate at 28. I'm a late bloomers but I thank the Lord he chose for me to love my job and I'm eternally gratfull. I'm just going alone and about to change complete self assessment tax return. Times are sometimes rough especially with a little boy on the way. God has given me a real second blessing but I try to win free brushes with no avail from yourself or DC. Even if you have second hand ones would help. I've got pro extra. 3 different sizes of monarch elite xl, this is embarrassing but I'm struggling a wee bit. any old used surplus would mean so much. Thanks Paint Llife Boys. If not I of course understand . I don't think your millionares. Lol. God bless.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for all the support John, check out all of our giveaways on our website at www.theidahopainter.com

[@christovanluna5097]

Through Jesus Christ all things are possible brother ! I'm blessed like you and have seeked the truth !

[@steviem5279]

Thanks to you, we've started using Frog Tape and this stuff is great and we've stopped using the blue tape. For a newly painted wall we are using the yellow Frog Tape and that works even better than the green tape IMO because sometimes the green tape can tend to peal off some of the paint. That being said, the one thing with the frog tape is that it will bleed if for example you're taping off the wall around the trim/woodwork and are painting the woodwork with an oil base paint. What I do is then use 1 inch blue tape for that, tape off the edges of the trim along the doors and then paint the wall and everything looks great with a sharp edge. I haven't tried the caulking trick you are using here but will eventually. Great videos fellas, I think every painter no matter how long in the business can learn different techniques from each other and different tricks of the trade.

[@danielfeldman7913]

I loved the tips in this video! What if you need to/want to paint two coats? The goal is to pull off the tape quickly after caulking/painting, but what do you do for the 2nd coat? Do you typically always get your jobs done with 1 coat? I have always done two coats, as it just seems to look better! Second question - any specific kind of caulking that's best for this? Any 100% silicon caulk? Thank you!

[@doyleredwine1683]

Do not use Silicone. Paint will mot stick to it

[@FluentDelaware]

heard about this technique a few years ago. Now I know what's up and I cant wait to try it myself. I found this video super helpful. thanks much!

[@kamotekonleche]

Thats how i do it every time and customers love my straight lines 👍🏼

[@donnapeers4440]

I like the way you keep telling your viewers what you are doing. That makes it easier to understand and easier to do. A novice Donna Peers.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for sharing and watching 🤙

[@torui6316]

I'm portuguese and I use this method for 20 years.first time portugal isn't 20 years late!!!

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, glad to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@wessnipes2759]

I've been doing this for years..before you tube..glad to see the trend is still alive in the paint game

[@Idahopainter]

YEp

[@Joe-ll1sb]

Love how you guys rep the scriptures through your videos Praise Yahshua

[@jasandova7839]

Thank you guys for sharing y’all knowledge am a self learner painter and this kind of teaching is priceless and the best thing it’s free. I practice everything I learn here when I do a job. Thank you guys

[@peterk814]

How do you do two coats then? You gotta retape everything the second time?

[@BlueOriginAire]

c Only , Guy answered this question.. he free hands first coat to 1/16” close to but not touching tape he put on the baseboard/door casing. Rolls the wall. Second coat: He does 5 foot sections at a time. Caulks the tape edge, brushes in the second coat, pull tape and he’s done. I think painting seams should be viewed from across the room, not 2 mm from up close. That’s just gonna make the client OCD and then he can sue you for creating a condition he never had until you guys showed up.🥴🤔🤪

[@elmerdane]

They don't this is how they screw customers. Everything they've done in this video is substandard and could create serious problems. Call a pro who isn't worried about making KZbin videos.

[@frankrivera4709]

I tried this and it took a while for my caulking to dry the paint did dry but my caulking didn’t 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@matthewwilkinson4100]

And it's rare you drip or sprinkle. Man you sell some bullshit. I use the best paint, brushes and roller covers money can buy too. I dont care how long you have been painting or how good you think you are. All paints sprinkle. I'd put my work against yours any day of the week. Bet I know whose would win. Lol!

[@nrags81]

@@elmerdane what is substandard about it?

[@sskaustralia]

I really appreciate your organized approach, your drive for quality work, your constantly thinking about efficiency, and your care for client homes. That's a formula for success in any business. It's inspiring! Thank you for sharing.

[@predator_boiz336]

I’d really like to learn this method, but my question is that is just the first coat so what do you do for the second coat? Cause you can never put that tape perfectly back onto that line or do you just cut the second coat by hand?

[@elportillo9714]

The caulk seals in the tape to allow no bleeding past it, that same caulking is seals it for your primer, 1st and second coat. No need to retape or recaulk. Kust want to peel it when paint is cometely dry otherwise you will get bleed. Also in case you put to much caulking on tape in some areas, a light razor blade pass on along the edge of the tape works wonders. If you do it properly wit a lot of practice, no razor needed.

[@Kooshad1]

@@elportillo9714 I thought they said in video and demonstrated that must remove while paint is wet, before caulk dries...

[@elportillo9714]

@@Kooshad1 he also mentioned he is new to this, been doin this method since 2005. When you caulk, put just the amount necessary to fill the gap and seal the tape. Any excess wipe off with a damp rag. Your caulking shoul seal the tape but not cover the edge. This allows you to do all your coats, and remove when dry to not get bleeding from your last coat.

[@elportillo9714]

*the caulking should not cover the tape more than just the edge

[@elportillo9714]

Also in case in a corner or so let's say you went heavy on the caulking, it will pull up the caulking and paint, so i always carry a razor blade and run it along the edge of tape, in thise spots, if there happens to be any problem areas

[@riptide10x60]

After a lifetime of installing trim and working around paint crews this may just be the first time I've seen a real painter at work.

[@airstreamhvac]

Another awesome video brother!!

[@siqrasiqra5949]

I have been professional for many years and I am learning a great deal from your videos. Even if I work in the same method, I am happy to see that someone else in the world is doing this. The videos are clear and concise. Congratulations to you and to the talented editor. There is one professional subject that I would like to have the opinion of a colleague. And my question is, how is your storeroom arranged? What is the size of the ideal warehouse, which tools remain in the warehouse, and which ones will always be in the vehicle? Do you keep excess paint in the warehouse and if so then what is the way to handle the cans that were opened. Thank you very much for your attention Avshalom

[@dicebagdaryl]

8:14 Is when the instruction starts.

[@are-you-ready2518]

Finding people skilled enough to cut a straight line is difficult. Just not many out there. This method is really SMART as they said in the video, they can take your average Joe and get good results. Very smart Chris. I'm wondering about the actual purpose of the caulk. Is it to prevent the paint from getting behind the tape? Caulk doesn't roll around the tape as easily as the paint? And it fills the gaps where the paint would breach the tape.

[@DJaquithFL]

Well don't I feel stupid after watching these tips. I guess it explains why I'm watching! 😁

[@Idahopainter]

lol

[@Mrdubomb]

Nice to see a pro at work, I sure wish the tradesmen in my area cared about their work like this.

[@dangilbert482]

Thanks Guys , Awesome Video 👍👍

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks Dan!

[@bonnieb6984]

Thank you so much for this video. I dread doing trim where the wall meets the ceiling, especially if the wall colour is dark. I used this method and IT GAVE ME PERFECT RESULTS. I wish I had known about this years ago!

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you for watching and sharing🤙

[@MaxRockatansky853]

Your paper and tape budget is more than i spend on paint every year. Lol

[@c.b.-11]

👍

[@BobC777]

I can't believe how fast and smooth you can apply a long run of caulk - impressive!

[@terilachonce280]

Especially when you are caulking over tape, wiping it off, and taking tape off lol.

[@HugoCorrea]

Very nice guys, you have a new sub here🙂🙂🙂

[@Idahopainter]

👍

[@007balzak]

Thanks a million. I am a self tought renovator and I learned a LOT today.

[@timmuto7824]

Taught by paint life tv

[@RollinHomies]

Nice tutorial! Thanks guys!

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome!

[@kw8538]

Absolutely the best caulk/paint video I've seen. Could have used this three months ago for my bathroom, but will follow for future rooms!

[@hackerbuster5115]

"Always pull your tape before your paint and caulking dries, or you're gonna have some problems." Yes that's true for those who 1. do not know how to properly caulk the tape and 2. build up way too much paint on the tape edge. It's the difference between those who were taught by pros and those who are either self taught or taught by someone who has no idea what they are talking about. The paint/caulk line resulting from having pulled the tape when the caulk and paint was still wet is quite ugly especially on inside corners and around heavily profiled trim details when you compare it to what results from pulling tape away from DRIED, PROPERLY caulked and painted edges. That's just a fact.

[@chipsNsalsa]

I agree with you Hacker Buster. I never pull tape when it's wet. #1 how do you not get splatter on top of your base from the roller when it's not taped. It's key to just put a very little amount of caulk over tape and make sure to not flood your tape with paint. Your just trying to cover your caulk line so don't paint the entire piece of tape.

[@MuirclanforJesus]

Yup. Most people are newbies, or have been taught poorly.

[@matthoughton1006]

Enjoy pulling your bridged tape and ripping the caulk bead apart.

[@iansanders9327]

New subscriber here! I love how you explain the WHY of everything, including exceptions where your approach would be different. Total painting science, thank you very much.

[@pbaylis1]

This caulking method is probably only going to be practical if you're just doing the one coat, which you guys seem to do all the time. If you're doing more than one cut-in, which is often needed, you'd have to re-mask and re-caulk.

[@palmerpalmer1538]

pbaylis1 absolutely wrong lol cut above the tape on the first coat come on

[@als1023]

Excellent video, one of the best on your channel for me. Thank you for the detailed and exacting process and standards.

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help

[@michaelnance5236]

I've noticed that when you paint you trim, in some videos, there is overspray on the walls. If you're using a gloss paint on the trim and flat or matte on the walls does this (where the over spray is) cause a problem? Thanks!

[@billprezioso3677]

No as long as you use a good quality paint,other wise you may need to apply a second coat on the wall.

[@danamesarchik3633]

Great Video! I can cut in a straight line but have used this method for years. Its nice when people comment that your job looks professional . Thanks for posting all these great tools

[@Igor-q3f]

What do you for the second coat cutting? Do you repeat everything?

[@palmerpalmer1538]

Igor V. Cut above the tape the caulk second Jesus

[@jayumble8390]

Chris & John...you guys have been so incredibly helpful...OMG...THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

Going to parrot some others and say redo this video with extreme close ups. I will use this technique to train new guys, but an extreme close up would be great, then I could show them the video as well. Great job though, and Thanks!

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@lyndelbeckwith1706]

Thanks for the great vids!

[@TheGlenb222]

Presented very well by both of you. Alot of detail. I started a painting business a few months back, your videos have really helped. Thanks, I will begin buy supplies from amazon store. Promise !!!!

[@kevcraig7]

Can you caulk with no tape before you prime or paint?

[@rickysaldana9853]

yea just make sure its compleely dry before you paint on it, also its not going to have the effect these guys are making by caulking in thier tape

[@Mr.DMZ.]

This technique changed my painting game!

[@n0nam3given]

Excellent video! Question: on the door trim, for example, you say to leave about a 1/8" of the trim exposed... that's where the radius of the caulk will live. You then paint over the wet caulk, carefully and pull the tape... so, the wall color now is *not* ending where the wall and trim meet, but rather 1/8" into the trim. Apparently, that's okay? I'm thinking that a discerning eye might see that the wall was painted a little far, no? Especially with dark colors and light trim. Comments? Thanks!!

[@TricksterTimbo]

I was thinking the same thing! haha

[@Cpcsof1]

You are absolutely correct. The wallpaint wraps around the radius and slightly covers part of the trim. I would recommend 1/16 inch vs 1/8th inch. Basically, if you don't leave a small amount of trim showing when you mask off, then the caulk is only holding to the wall on 1 side and the tape on the other side. When you remove the tape, some of the caulk would come back out. The little sliver of exposed trim gives the caulk something to hold onto.

[@mikestevens2053]

I think more like 1/16". Having the wall color go over a bit onto the trim makes it look cleaner overall because you can strike a very straight line with the tape rather than following the (usually uneven) wall line. Of course too much lap looks amateurish. Trying to hit the trim edge exactly will ALWAYS leave a rough edge because paint will invariably get under the tape.

[@markschiavone8003]

Cpcsof1 excellent comment

[@527Kenny]

It doesn't matter as long as the caulk is the same color as the trim. He put white caulk over a white trim - that's why he was able to back off the tape 1/8th of an inch.

[@Chelseacoastmaine]

I tried this today and it TOTALLY WORKS!! thank you!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to hear it worked for you, thanks for watching!

[@rpainter6862]

What happened to the corona brushes

[@jonathangonzalez4498]

I'm a painter here in salt lake city. My company its called Affordable professional painting LLC. We use this method and also we use a angle sanding sponge to sand the edge of the area we are going to paint for straight lines and it does a good job too.

[@joachimtrupin2925]

Superbe vidéo !!!😉

[@howifixit6206]

The described method really works great for me. I've been doing this ever since another video that showed this. Very effective and complete look.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks, glad it works for you also!

[@MuirclanforJesus]

Also, first rule of painting:"Top to bottom, inside to out." Also, u should cut before you roll... I train my guys to work with the same process methodically every time to maintain a consistent final product...

[@jackdaniel.2546]

I’ve seen caulking craze with painting over fresh caulk. Also I use my index finger on the end of the nozzle following the caulk which forces the caulk into the crack. Really helps on wide deep cracks. I don’t like the method they’re using.

[@charlescampbell1419]

I used these tips on a couple of rooms I 'm doing with great results. After I did the second room I thought I came up with the idea. Thanks for showing these great tips.

[@chicagohandyman]

I took a shot every time they said “caulking” and I’m kinda drunk.

[@Wanda_Jannette]

OCD much?! 😆

[@shanetaylor9097]

Iv been painting 20+ years we do what we call tape and back fill, tape it off leaving a butthair of the edge of the trim showing,fill the joint with caulk then take your 5 way and pull the caulk to expose the trim edge let dry then paint, this will avoid any splatter and alot of times jobs are not so flow and go you might get to first coat that room today but can not finish for a couple days,this will leave them nice crisp lines to, i will give your way a try you can always teach this old dog new tricks

[@Idahopainter]

Yes, thanks for sharing Shane!

[@nestormejia2692]

I love he’s videos... but not this video because caulking always have to be dry before paint

[@rudyardgomeas6042]

Show the damn edging

[@Idahopainter]

Good idea!

[@trevorsmiley4162]

Thank you because I’m that new guy who needs to do a pro like job and I don’t have years to perfect cutting in freehand.

[@jesussalinasr]

Frog tape is so expensive tho.. and builders want to pay less and less

[@sonwasup]

Builder painters aren’t known as good painters just cheap painters

[@jesussalinasr]

Jon Jones your right about that, but I consider myself a good painter. My 2 builders stay smiling

[@sonwasup]

Good for you. That’s all that matters. Be well

[@christovanluna5097]

Thanks Chris you've made me, a novoice painter, into a pro painter with this method. i always revisit your vids when i have a paint job on the schedule. I'm good with a brush and can get a discent line free hand but the crisp perfect line is uncomparible, truly perfect. Anyone that watched this and likes perfect results and you should if its what you're doing to put bread on the table. The motto that I have is, I want my customer to be glad that the hired me to do their project and this technique delivers that result!

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, motto to have, thanks for the support! Glad to help!

[@allmotorhash]

show how talk less jk

[@123joshmallett]

16:30 you can also determine the how think your caulking is based on what angle or what finger you use to wipe the caulking. Whatever works best for the situation. Love the vids guys.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks Josh!

[@UnpleasantChuck]

Very well done, interesting and informative video! I'm not a 'painter' -- I'm a homeowner who (occasionally) has to paint, and doesn't really like to. But I do like to do the best job I can, and think that this technique will be very helpful in achieving a pleasing result. Doesn't bother me at all that I lack the skill to do by hand. I used training wheels when I learned to ride a bicycle, too... Love your attention to detail -- even going so far as to enunciate the 'l' in the word 'caulk'. Seems most people pronounce it so that it rhymes with 'hawk'...

[@andymccaleb]

This technique is awesome. I used it today where some hardwood stair treads met the risers and the skirt boards and the lines were laser sharp. Thanks so much for the pro tips!

[@TheCrazyboy0101]

Tried this tonight for the first time. Got some great clean lines. Thanks 👍

[@nestabus]

These 2 have trained many people irl and it shows. I feel like it's the first day on the job with them.

[@Veritas3553]

So, I cut in by hand on an uneven wall, and let's just say that it was... unacceptable. I followed your tape-caulk-paint-roll technique, and the lines are perfect. Thanks for sharing this.

[@krisone63]

950A is excellent caulking, tried DAP and HDX which work good as well but with my discount the 950A or 1050QD will cover all bases. Great vid !!

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@pedrodiaz8685]

I do my own painting and learned a lot of tips from your videos. Thanks.

[@scottm2315]

Best video ever. I just painted a gloss white ceiling to a bright blue walls in a bathroom and ended up adding trim to the corners since the contrast was too strong. This would have solved that. Thanks

[@garychandler4296]

Wrong video I think, but as I watched you caulk and set down the gun WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING at it, and you prescribed the Dripless 3000 gun, I was hooked! I ordered it from Depot, and it's hands down the very BEST caulkgun I've ever squeezed! Plus, you didn't say it had the dual function lever for dripless caulking or run-on. A major timesaver, to be sure, and neater work. Tip of the hat to you guys! WELL worth $15!

[@Idahopainter]

Awesome, glad it worked well for you, thanks for watching!

[@renzo4296]

That's right, I've been painting and drywalling for over 22 years, us painters have to use methods to achieve ends and have good quality at the same time. Learning to use a brush properly is very important, same with masking, I've seen guy's pre tape then mask over it but if you can't mask a straight line with a masker than you need more practice, plus your unmasking twice, you always want to fix crookedness or unevenness on top of your masking and this way you're unmasking once , as for caulking your tape I use this method as well when necessary, I prefer using the opposing color to seal my tape so there will be no bleedthrough, if I'm painting walls after the trim is done I'll tape straight onto my base , seal my tape with the trim paint onto the wall and when it dries will again go over the trim color that's on the wall, I do the same on accent wall's, I always cut in against the ceiling, I always go a dime's width onto the ceiling so your lines will always look consistent, I tape both sides of the accent wall, either use caulk or use the adjacent wall color to seal my tape, almost dry brushing it and not blobbing it on , it'll just delay dry times, after the paint dries I then go over my tape lines with the accent color, I pull my tape right away and now you have a laser line established and you can freehand from there, I always go from dry to wet when cutting in, I always tip it off in one direction, back into my paint to ensure my brush strokes are always going one direction.

[@retired8123]

I use 2 painters rags when caulking. 1 completely damp rag which i use over my finger to push in the caulking. The benefit of this is 2 fold...1) the caulking goes in the gap where it should be and you never have that ugly paint over excess caulking on the wall or the trim because the wet rag wipes it off that surface but leaves it in the gap 2) my hands are always clean. The second rag is to wipe excess caulking pulled by the wet rag off onto the dry rag. A small bucket of water can be used to keep wet rag clean as well and the amount of dampness you like to use. I set it up on my step ladder so it is easily accessible.