Caulking HACK few Homeowners know

Leah of See Jane Drill demonstrates a painting and caulking hack few diy-ers know. This HACK can take your painting to a professional level.
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[@Paulie1232]

Leah, trick of the trade, moisten the area where you are applying the frog 🐸 tape with a lighty dampened sponge 🧽, then apply the frog 🐸 tape. It activates the blocking and adhesive properties in the tape and does even a better job.

[@lovebertierose]

I have never heard of this before, well because if water were applied tape won't stick. This is mind blowing and will try this tomorrow.

[@indisputablefacts8507]

I learned that last year - but the technique I learned was to wet just the edge of the tape rather than the whole surface. The surfaces I've used it on aren't as rough as this example, but it certainly does improve the performance of the tape by an order of magnitude.

[@ecospider5]

I apply the frog tape then press it into the wall with a wet rag. The water causes the adhesive to swell. Creating crisp lines.

[@ejp9921]

Except that frog tape is 4 times the price…

[@amyeff7279]

​@@ejp9921it's worth it.

[@seejanedrill]

I meant to say BURNISH and not brandish LOL

[@bigred4379]

😂😂

[@HBSuccess]

Leah IF you have some leftover of the underlying color, painting the edge of the tape with that, let it dry to the touch, and then paint the contrasting color over. The original color seeps under the edge but is invisible…the contrast color sits on top and you get the same perfect edge. It’s how we paint complex patterns on floors, etc. w no visible bleed. You gotta have the original paint tho’.

[@janicetribbiani7535]

Use a clear varnish in the same sheen as the paint.

[@ecospider5]

Excellent tip. The frog tape activates with water. So instead of pressing it in with a putty knife do that with a wet rag. This causes the adhesive to swell and fill in the rest of the gaps. But it is expensive. So the caulking trick is great.

[@seejanedrill]

According Frog Tape the water in the latex paint should be enough to trigger the polymer substance to expand. I can see how wiping the tape down with water could help.

[@ecospider5]

@seejanedrill It definitely does. It just doesn’t react fast enough to stop the paint getting through larger gaps. Pre wetting it stops that problem.

[@FoulOwl2112]

Leah, you've given us some good hacks in the past. But this one might take top honors! Been painting on and off professionally (someone is always needing something painted) for 40 years. I've never seen this! With textured walls gaining popularity, it's only a matter of time before l pull this one out of the hat.

[@02markcal]

You are getting close to 1 million subscribers, THANKS to the millions you have helped with your channel!

[@kishka7]

That caulk / tape idea is BRILLIANT!!! 34 yr handyman here in North California wine country. I guess the main thing is to smooth the caulk very thin and evenly! Maybe use a slightly firm brush for uniformity along a length of it?

[@havoc1zero]

You never cease to amaze me. I always learn something new from you. Thanks once again.

[@GoodlyEarth]

Yes, I'm first!!! Leah, your videos are amazing, and the caulking gun hacks are a must know for all home DIYers.

[@seejanedrill]

Thanks my friend BTW I watched your short,,,you're such a GREAT Dad

[@GoodlyEarth]

@@seejanedrill Thank you my friend.

[@boringlyfactual6368]

Well, what a great idea. Trimming costs with no loss in quality (maybe better) makes this a must know hack. Cost is never unimportant.

[@bunnydannels7591]

Thanks! I had never heard of the caulk thing. Thank-you VERY much for saying to remove the tape BEFORE the paint dries! My husband and I had a disagreement about that a few days ago.

[@kismyc0untryazz-491]

I've never heard of this but I will be trying it out next week when I paint my laundry room. Thank you for the tip!

[@tb2324]

Best thing I’ve done is once tape is up, use the color under the tape with a brush and lightly paint over the edges. It will seal it and any bleed through is the color under the tape. Perfectly crisp lines and no need to buy caulking. Given you have the color of the current color under the tape. When I’ve painted lines it’s been a full project. So I paint wall. Then tape, paint over edges with wall come, then in between tape with new color.

[@thankmelater1254]

Good idea!

[@four20freedomfighter]

You are doing it the right way. I’ve been a painting contractor for 25 years and this is how I do it. Problem with the caulk it will leave white under the tape and too much build up.

[@tb2324]

@@four20freedomfighterthanks. I didn’t know If it was the right, or best method, but best method I’ve found and have been using. It’s so much quicker and cheaper (and works better) than the caulk method. Again, given you have the wall paint color, which most will as stripes are normally painted over another new color that was just painted.

[@hexane8]

Now I just have to figure out how to match that other paint color I hadn't planned on repainting... Definitely a trick for when doing two colors simultaneously

[@Kleis1]

I love knowing that I don't have to use the most expensive materials to do a nice crisp job!

[@copyboy]

Damn, Leah! If only you had posted this back in June! I spent the whole summer trying to clean up the edges after painting my bathroom! Will DEFINITELY be using this hack in the future! Thank you SO much! You're the best! (Wish you were my neighbor! I'd be bugging you all the time!)😊

[@texastwo-step8794]

Fantastic! Thanks for this wonderful hack! I’ll keep this one under my hat for the next time I have a session of painting “therapy”.

[@adamdmer]

Superior hack! You have clearly shown that the main reason to buy the more expensive tapes advertised on TV is to pay for their expensive TV advertising ! Well done, Leah !

[@ob1smom]

I’ve never heard of this before AND will definitely use it! Thanks, Leah!

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

Yeah, I've heard of it... seen it done originally when I was the one "running trim and decorative borders"... For my purposes, it's one of the greats for when I need templates, because cutting those out manually is usually the only way I'm getting them, and then I have to spray adhesive on them just to get them on the wall/ceiling/floor... I GOTTA have those lines crisp and clear... SO the caulking trick is tops on that account. Enough time gets run out just drawing and cutting templates for everything from birds to roses and grape or oak leaves. A little care to let the spray-adhesive "partially dry" before putting them up, and they can be salvaged for two or three re-uses, too, just depending on the size and complexity of a project. Fancy CAN be done quickly and relatively cheaply... It just takes a trick or two... or three... haha ;o)

[@vegascece]

Definitely a hack I've never heard of, but will most definitely incorporate in the future.

[@einar6229]

It's a hack I've never seen, and Leah just taught me 💪🏻

[@dankirby5420]

I once had a friend who was a professional painter who showed me this trick. Years later, my girlfriend wanted me to paint her office in a style she’s always wanted since she was a child. It required many lines all over the walls and the ceiling. Only problem: the entire room was textured! Aaagh! I pulled this trick out of my pocket and spent a lot of time on the room. We got many gasps and comments later, even from another professional painter on the results. Crisp, clean lines everywhere. I used the additional method of wiping the bead with a damp cloth as I went along to leave a smoother, lesser amount of caulking behind. Great method for results, and a great cost-saving method as well! Thanks for sharing!

[@glennmaxfield6618]

It's a hack I've never heard of but will use in any future jobs. Thanks for that.

[@joycedudzinski9415]

Love Frog tape, that I matched the color and painted my three entry doors. Looks fantastic 😍.

[@krystalMtn]

Love that tip. Wish I had known that during my younger years of painting.

[@marlabrunker738]

I love a woman who uses the scientific method!

[@pigeonpallz1733]

Thank you for all the advice and wonderful videos over the years. I will say that your positive attitude makes all the difference. Thank you

[@TedDekens]

I tried to think you were a hack in the beginning but now I respect your journeyman knowledge! You girl are some seriously good teaching skills even for this old dog. 😂 I pass your tips on all the time! Love you! ❤

[@debrascott8775]

Have never seen, but its perfect timing for an upcoming DIY

[@musicfreak1138]

Definitely going to try this when painting our basement!

[@crazymonkey1545]

You are amazing! I seriously could watch/listen to you for hours! You need - NEEEEED - to have your own show on TV!!!

[@SkyOctopus1]

News to me! Thank you, every day's a school day!

[@suzisaintjames]

If your wall is highly textured and you have any base color left, paint the edges of the tape first. (That way if any bleeds through the tape, it will be the base color and less noticable.) Now the edges of the tape are sealed with the base paint. Then paint over the tape again with the accent color and remove the tape. There will be no notice bleed through. Cost? Base coat, free (as it was left over paint). Calking, it's probably left over too, but I'm afraid of caulk, so I choose paint. Plus, I'm afraid the caulk might cause a higher ridge than the paint. Leah will have to do a comparison for us! 💖🌞🌵😷

[@MercadoCarmelo]

I learn new things from watching your channel thank you

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

Question: When you say "brandish", do you mean "burnish"? (I work with a vinyl sticker and paint mask cutter, and the act of pressing down on transfer tape to lift up the work is sometimes called "burnishing") That is amazing, Leah. Inexpensive tape outperforming the tape designed to fill in rough surfaces!

[@seejanedrill]

Yes

[@markh5889]

I have done that using the same color paint as what you’re covering. Never with caulk, I like it! Thanks

[@dollybelfiore7628]

Yup!... I use the same approach. When I can't come up w/a match..on the fly... the store mixes up a sample size. I only use Dollar Tree masking tape. It's low-tack.. & fits anyone's budget! I burnish the edge. IMO...Caulk's pretty risky as it can easily result in flashing.... which can be a beast to correct. It's one thing when it's shadowed against trim... But when it's in the middle of the wall...it's eye-catching. To use Caulk: I'd feather it & probably texture it slightly w/ a damp T-shirt... ( IK, it's TMI for a reply...markh...my bad ...but I ain't retyping it.) ...I could go on...lol PEACE-OUT!

[@markh5889]

@@dollybelfiore7628 Lol. Not at all. Always interested in learning new techniques and methods. By “flashing” do you mean it will show a different texture under the paint??

[@dollybelfiore7628]

@@markh5889 Exactly... light reflects/scatters differently... it's like going for a flat enamel or eggshell over a 'not-so-perfect' surface. Avoiding anything with gloss;/eflection that highlights every imperfection. Painting over caulk is like painting over scotch tape... it doesn't absorb... & so, it ''flashes'' ***My go-to is always Zinzzser's latex 1-2-3 (blue label) ...It tints true to color... can be topped with almost anything... & has the finish of old lead paint... ALL, IMO...of course! lol The oil-based,(red label)123 white shellac is extremely versatile as well!)

[@doubledforge]

Thank you for more valuable home improvement tips. We're in the middle of painting the interior of our home and experienced the same results with the blue and Frog tape. I hadn't heard about the tape/caulk technique. Thank you so much!

[@kd1karma532]

OMG! Where have you been all my life ❤ 2 videos in & You ROCK! Thank you Fantastic Hack!

[@deenichols491]

What a great tip . I am painting my bathroom right now. Thank you...

[@jodiencarlisle4781]

I NEVER get tired of your videos...even if I never get to use the knowledge you lend!😊

[@seejanedrill]

Thank you

[@AdityaMehendale]

I heard some people tell to burnish with a dry brush (instead of a putty-knife). Personally I prefer caulk or e.g. yellow paint as a first coat. For wood, a clear varnish does the trick better, as it seals any capillaries (better than caulk would).

[@kestendavis8753]

I have never seen this hack but I am quite impressed by it and have put it in my back pocket for the next time I've got to paint. Thank you for teaching me something new today. That's one of my main goals is to learn something new everyday.

[@dignit1620]

Never heard this hack before, thanks for the money saving hack!

[@user-nb5sv7cr6g]

Leah, I have never herd of that! I have absolutely no use for this, but I had to watch this out of curiosity, and the fact that it was a short enough video to view.....just because. Have to say, that was really cool, thanks for sharing with me!

[@IsaKocoglu]

Hello Leah, As usual, you give hope to the hopeless 😅 One thing that was not clear for me though, was how the caulking was applied/smeared. Was it smeared along the edge of the tape, so that it hits both the tape and the wall? If so, is the logic behind this, that the caulking seeps under the edge of the tape, filling up the cavities, thus not allowing the paint to bleed/seep under the tape? I guess the bit that confuses me is will the caulking end up compromising the adhesive nature of the paint? Thank you for your time and consideration Leah. You, can, do, this! 🙌 👍

[@bethhentges]

My question also.

[@ecospider5]

Yes there is now caulking under the clean edge of the tape. If you do it thin enough you won’t notice. And caulking is designed to fill small holes in the wall before painting. So it sticks to the wall and the paint just as well as the paint sticks directly to the wall.

[@ecospider5]

Clean edge of the paint. Not the tape since the tape is gone.

[@melaniewhite3300]

Leah, I love you!! I had not heard about this before but I have learned so much from you that I have applied even in some of the crafts and tiny projects that I have done..your instructions have saved my, projects, crafts and neighbors house so many times..thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!! 😊

[@briankrueger1142]

We got to use this hack today in our living room. Works great! Thanks Leah!

[@shirleymalar304]

I've never seen that before, but now that I know it, I will be using it for all my future painting needs!!! 😁 Thank you!

[@coltonn4411]

I will definitely be using this awesome tip when painting my living room. Thanks!

[@Cake...]

Excellent. This is a caulking hack few homeowners know.

[@wonderwoman6232]

Haven't seen you in forever. So glad you're back!!

[@blackberrybunny]

I've been 55 years on this planet, and I have painted here and there, but have never heard of FROG TAPE before! Thank you so much for teaching me something new every time I watch one of your videos. If I have a job around the house i need to do, I go straight to your channel and search for help. You explain things in such a way that it is enjoyable to watch you even when I DON'T have a project to do! Love your channel. And especially love learning new things from you and See Jane Drill. Thanks so much!

[@puropuro1000]

Genius!!!! I painted a room that had numerous bleed through spots, even with the frog tape.....Next time I know better!!!! Thank you!

[@LosFlyingTurntables]

Great hack, Leah. I have done a similar hack by using the paint color that I’m going over. This is a much better solution as it dries quicker and works with out the other paint. Question is do you use the clear or white caulking?

[@leeb.7188]

Never heard of it, but glad I know it now, because I’m going to give my house a fresh coat of interior paint prior to selling. It’s going to be a big job, so tips like this will really help!

[@lonetteg9991]

I’ve never used caulk, but I have used a paint brush with just a whisper of paint on it to seal the edge of the tape before painting. Best edge I ever got. The caulk trick looks easier and faster. I’ll have to try that next time.

[@TheDobbermn]

Used this to paint my entire house. Used the tape along the trim. Worked awesome. I used the caulk with the frog tape though.

[@carterscustomlures675]

Leah I have never seen that done and I am 73 thank U 4 that information!!!!

[@georgeEW108]

That's genius! I also liked the caulking gun . I hadn't seen that before.

[@jamessharier7529]

I’ve never heard of this hack and will be using it from now on. Budget tape and budget silicone make for premium results

[@JoeMac1983]

I've done my fair share of painting but never professionally. Did maintenance for several years as well, and this was all new to me. Thank you for sharing!

[@cindytrujillo8319]

Never heard of this, it came just in time as my kitchen and my bathroom has that exact same texture and I will be painting soon and using this hack, thanks again for another great tip! Wish you lived near me so I could just hire you to do my maintenance list 😇

[@jackhogston6119]

Never heard of this one, wish I'd known sooner! Also appreciate the additional info from other commenters, especially regarding the frog tape.

[@DifferentShadeOfGeek]

Thank you for the tip on when to remove tape. I didn’t even think of that.

[@BJ_PLATZ]

I'll try that! thank you. I dread doing painting projects because they are never finished and there are always more touch-ups to be done!

[@JeffStewart78..]

I remodeled a house using the hacks and tips on this channel. Other channels make it more complicated than it needs to be.

[@pedraw]

That's pretty slick.....I myself have never heard of that one. Thank you.

[@bluecurlygirl]

I've never seen that before. Great tip. I use the frog tape all the time and have not had bleed through yet with it.

[@DAJ1607]

This is very timely for me -- I'm painting my garage walls today which have a rough texture. I just tried this and it worked perfectly! I'm tempted now to paint some stripes on the wall lol.

[@r.a.barrett4095]

Thanks Leah...I have all 3 of those tapes...Now I know the difference. Thanks again.

[@ACoustaDC]

Never heard of it, but totally fascinated by the results.

[@Paula-po9kx]

Thank you Leah. This is a test, I was surprised the plain ole masking tape was the winner.

[@SamuelVain]

Used that trick many times😊

[@El-Dub]

Cool hack. Another one for my shop notebook. Thank You!

[@adm6785]

Great tip just in the nick of time! Thank you!! Also, thank you for teaching me how to use power tools. You've been by far, the best teacher for me over the years, and I'm truly grateful. I could have never afforded to hire someone to do what I did. Started out putting up new baseboard and molding all over the house. Moved on to remodeling my guest bathroom and kitchen all by myself. This might be too ambitous, but I'm going to attempt to build a window seat and built-in bookcase this Winter. 🤞🍀

[@Just_Sara]

The way I see things in life (at least on a good day) is, if other people can do something, so can you!

[@tomhelsby5546]

What a great idea to obtain a 1st class finish. I will certainly be using this myself. Also, it is the cheapest tape which gives the better finish. Tom. Liverpool , UK

[@ianpearse4480]

New to me but I am a convert from now on. Cheers Leah.

[@buffed16]

Good tip. I always for get to tape and caulk while painting.

[@rscotthudson1959]

Never seen this technique before. Will definitely use it in the future.

[@longleaf1217]

Genius! this is why i love this channel so much, such simple and easy tips that you might never think of yourself.

[@user-vo4tt2wd6k]

WOW! I've never seen this. And it helps me understand why we've had so much paint bleed on our trim from those other tapes!

[@bottoms35]

THANK YOU for this tip Leah!!! I've been doing A LOT of painting recently and I've been using the blue painter's tape. I've gotten soo frustrated when I pull the tape off and the tape didn't seal a complete straight line, even though I pressed it down good with my finger! This tip will help me with my painting in the future. You're the best! ❤

[@dkpotash]

What a great hack! Have never heard about this before. Thanks! Going to try it for my next paint project.

[@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

Never heard of any of it - but will certainly try it next time.

[@JasonWelchMusic]

My dad put a brush in my hand back in the 1980s and taught me every trick that he knew. He said if I ever needed a job, I would have an honest trade to feed my family. Painting a clean line on rough surfaces was a nightmare. I've NEVER seen this trick before. Bless you!❤

[@teresahoye6477]

Leah, I have never heard of this hack. Pretty cool. You just keep surprising me. Great video. Thank you.

[@counterdebate]

Never hear of this hack before, thank you

[@ob1smom]

I have never heard of this AND will definitely use it! Thanks, Leah!

[@brandonyoung-kemkes1128]

New to me. Thanks very much for the tip. I’m going to share it with some of my boating friends. They’re always trying to get me to paint crisp lines and blaming me for the quality because they give me frog tape and think that it’s magic.

[@tomstepanowicz6191]

I never heard of this hack, but it definitely works. Thanks.

[@RawFitChris]

Wow THIS hack takes the cake. Thanks Leah!

[@harpintn]

That trick is a new one for me. Thanks I will remember it.

[@awalden]

That's great! You know all the best tricks! And just-in-time, too... I have a painting project coming up soon. This KNOWLEDGE that you've shared with me (and everyone) will be invaluable! --- Thank you, and I wish you continued success in all you endeavors! You're the best! 👍💖

[@hexane8]

Pulling up that middle blue line looks like a past project of mine. Great trick to know as this makes it possible to do some artier multicolor stripes I aspired to but didn't dare with my clumsy bleedy blue lines.

[@Hope-uk6zw]

I used to paint houses and didn't use tape at all. I put a chalk line where i wanted the paint to go. Takes a bit longer but looks nicer in the end.

[@joycealston6703]

Thanks so much for this info..I’ve been trying to get my caulking right for many years! I love SJD!

[@markgallagher1376]

Never seen this one before. I will definitely try it if the need arises.

[@sweetlandsheatingcooling9039]

Never heard of the caulk trick. Thanks.

[@cyn4rest]

Never heard of this but will use it now! Thank you!

[@decadentdragon6217]

I'd never heard of it before. Awesome hack. thanks!