How to Paint a Straight Line in Accent Wall Inside Corners - Spencer Colgan

[@NicBellamy]

This was by far the clearest demonstration of caulking the tape I've seen, and I'd now feel confident giving it a go - thanks man.

[@memphisblaze4002]

i dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can give me!

[@grantsage1761]

@Memphis Blaze Instablaster ;)

[@jolenecunningham3585]

do u have to use caulk if u r real careful

[@jonathanstephens1551]

Yes, if the texture is uneven like it is here. It's never a bad idea, but less imperative on smooth walls.

[@terrycarter1061]

Awesome video. Is the caulking dry ?

[@christopherrichardson8559]

I hired a handyman referred by my realtor to paint a nursery with an accent wall (navy and the rest are a light blue grey). He did awful work on the entire room but the corners of the accent wall were the worst. I followed your instructions on this video to a “T” and my wife and I almost fell over on how clean the lines were. Salute! Spencer Colgan! You save my project.

[@stefaniehunt5199]

If Christopher Walken was a painter

[@sh4ne01]

Thinking the exact same thing.

[@jragon355]

MVP comment

[@barbarahuston2803]

yep!

[@RDKID]

😂

[@jarodhanes9630]

Hahaha

[@MrChristie1333]

Best Irish painter I have seen, keep up the good work Spencer....

[@spencercolgan]

That was awesome - thank you for the laugh and the compliment.

[@redrider1079]

It's been 4 years since you posted this, and I am planning to do the same thing in my house. It is absolutely beautiful, and you made it look so easy. I hope that I can do the same. Thank you for posting this.

[@martinosicka7051]

I'm defiantly trying this method! I have spent ages cutting in, different coloured corners! wow Spencer you are a star✨

[@bartbaker1582]

Spencer, please add to your descriptions (on all videos showing this method) the exact product you were using for the caulking. Some of the other clear paintable caulking products result in paint not sticking to them. It pulls back, no matter how many times you re-coat. Your method works perfectly, as long as we use the right product, so please notify everyone by adding this to the description: DAP Alex Plus All Purpose Acrylic Latex Caulk Plus Silicone for doors, windows, and molding.

[@miriamhdez4900]

Finally a video that gives clear and direct instructions! 😁

[@troyporter3825]

Amazing...how come the brush doesnt mess with the wet caulking???

[@guyfawkes578]

It does. The absolute best way to do this is to seal the tape with the color underneath the tape.

[@debrafloyd9947]

Oh my gosh! It worked! Thank you Spencer for the detailed video. It really helped to read other people's questions and Spencer's replies. Also, it really helped to have materials ready to go after caulking so you can quickly paint with the brush and the mini roller. My new favorite word is COPIOUSLY😅 Thanks again!

[@User_........]

Really appreciate your efforts explaining everything, what to do, and what not to do. Thank you

[@bobmickiewicz]

Just want to say I followed your instructions and my accent walls turned out great!! Nice straight lines on a textured surface. Thanks very much

[@SILVERSTREAK925]

I am still in the process of painting my bedroom but I had a corner just like this with two different colors. Three times I tried to paint it and every time the color from one wall got on the other & back and forth it went till I was reduced to tears. I blamed it on my age, bad eyesight and unsteady hands. About a week later I got a wild notion to find some of that DIY sticky tape that you can use on walls and such. So I carefully applied the 1.88 wide sticky tape to both sides of the corner walls. The design was nice and matched well. Next day it started peeling off & hanging. After about a week much of it was coming loose. So, this early a.m. I decided to take it down carefully but it pulled up paint off the wall and small trim board. I was again almost reduced to tears and thus started googling and found this video. After watching it twice I wrote down the supplies you mentioned and went straight to Lowe's. Now, I am going to try your method and I have confidence it will work out fine. Thanks for the great video on how to properly paint accent walls.

[@darajones8838]

I did an accent wall in a room, and I first tried just using blue tape and it failed miserably. I redid it using the caulk and yellow tape and it came out perfect. Thanks for this video!😊

[@cunderh1]

This is brilliant!! Worked perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@Harles74]

Instead using caulking, you can use the same paint where you put the tape, let id dry for some minutes and then start with the new color paint... often, using caulking, you can get with the time, little color changing where you used caulking... especially in exterior...

[@mryan4452]

You can and it makes more sense, but only if you have the other colour available.

[@DAMON409]

You can do it with a brush. In most situations you will not have the time to spend taping and calking. You just need a good brush that will fit right into the corner, so an artist's brush or the tip of your regular brush. Your corner is the straight line.

[@afzalismail7715]

A bit confused. Do you point the caulking gun at a 45 degree angle ie directly into the corner? If so, you would get caulk on both the tape and the adjacent wall? Or do you just put the caulk onto the tape?

[@spencercolgan]

Just get it into the corner…. Then smooth work your finger sir. Happy new year

[@tleav61]

And to top it off, you have John Denver music in the background. Seriously though, good tips. Thanks again

[@chrisgentry4837]

Thank you for your videos Spencer. I’ll share with my friends

[@andraea_346]

So when paint an accent wall and the second wall is a different color do you tape and caulk first or just paint is crooked and fix afterwards

[@unstoppableking3235]

do i have to wait for the caulking to dry before painting?

[@billmckinley328]

Great video Spencer! I will be doing this tomorrow. Thank you! A side note; you sound a lot like Christopher Walken, the actor!

[@leepainter2619]

Hi great video . Do you let the caulk dry then apply paint or when its wet . You say clear caulk I thought you could only get white

[@spencercolgan]

Don’t let caulk dry

[@packersfan117]

Make sure it's clear AND paintable.

[@ajones1274]

@@spencercolgan so is it clear or white caulk?

[@MrGracee12]

Thank you sir for this great demonstration. How do I do this if I am using a silk paint? Many thanks.

[@denisconor648]

Great job spencer.

[@lawrencelamberson6307]

Are you pulling it off before the caulking dries and it makes a line like that?

[@spencercolgan]

Exactly! Pull it off when wet!!!

[@conradyo9274]

Nice I never used a hand masker for an accent wall

[@Angela-hm4bw]

I am very excited to try this method as I was kind of dreading it before seeing this video. I see you are using a 3M Hand-Masker, which model is it? Thank you for your help.

[@bradleybines9875]

Hi Spencer how long do you leave the caulking to dry for before painting?

[@spencercolgan]

Don’t let it dry sir. All while wet.

[@bradleybines9875]

Thank you I’ve been watching your shows for a long time now I’m from the UK but I live in Vancouver I have my own painting and wallcovering company I love your trips once again Spencer thank you so much

[@gort3969]

@@bradleybines9875 you have your own painting company and are watching videos on how to cut a wall in lol hot dawgy

[@TranceHeed]

Is that caulking not white?

[@perniculous]

Clear latex looks white then dries clear.

[@AlineSolange1]

Thank you for the video. But what should be done if I have to put a second coat of paint?

[@JT_70]

He had 3 coats on the yellow. Two brush coats and a roller coat. No need to roll another coat all the way to the corner when rolling the rest of the wall twice.

[@ryanwall1780]

Make sure you get it this and covered well. You won't be doing any second coat.

[@DavidTermini]

Excellent demo,Thanks a lot was that white latex caulk? Is yellow tape a special painters tap? Thanks

[@min.ericyah6x794]

Good job very educational

[@dptp9lf]

I'm assuming the caulking tip seals the little bits of peaks and valleys in the texture that the tape can't? I will try this as I'm never to old to learn... LOL

[@sylbarba5356]

I dont understand where you put the caulking..on the wall or on the tape.."Not a very good close up"

[@j.r6656]

very nice .. can you use this outdoor patio 🤔

[@stevieb6173]

excellent , excellent , great tutorial , well done sir 👍👍👌👌

[@rochellemurrell4146]

Great video! If you are applying 2 coats to the wall do you have to reapply the tape and masking paper before you do the cut in’s for the second coat?

[@spencercolgan]

It’s a great question and you’re very perceptive to think of that; and here’s what every professional is going to tell you; do not waste your time like that but apply a very thick coat so that you can avoid having to do that again; it’s a lot of work to do that over

[@rochellemurrell4146]

Spencer Colgan Wallpaper & Painting thanks so much for the quick response. It is a lot of work so I was hoping you would say something like that 🙂. I just wanted to avoid a halo effect. One more question after applying the thick coat along the edges with a brush do you go over it with a roller for it to be able to match the rest of the wall? Thank you for your time.

[@tleav61]

Rochelle Murrell. He does use a roller @ 5:46 of the Vid.

[@kennethmunro7480]

Who picked the colours Stevie wonder 😎

[@kevinlittlejohn7418]

Amazing job! 👏🏾 thanks 4 the tips/idea.

[@jezr10]

Hey I’m just about to cut the corner in I can’t understand how the calking doesn’t get in the way? Doesn’t it get on the wall? Or does it stay on the tape? Ty

[@theamerican4609]

Yes, then he painted over it.

[@interceptor0166]

Sir, you have graduated to caulktition classification. Well done.

[@theamerican4609]

How would you paint two walls, different colors, on an outside 45 degree corner?

[@spencercolgan]

Here you go! Hope this helps: Paint Around Cabinets with Precision - Spencer Colgan kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKPXfqWEhLmef8k

[@SRojevsky]

Where do i find that tool for tape and paper togrther?

[@spencercolgan]

@@SRojevsky Lowe’s.

[@jacquelinemorgan5510]

This information was very helpful: I followed another video and it wasn’t as precise. I will like to know what is the name of the hand tool that held the tape and paper to roll out on the wall?

[@lauratilley228]

So, I hate to be dense but did the caulk remain on the tan wall?

[@JT_70]

Yes, he painted over the caulk.

[@lawrencelamberson6307]

So when pulling off the tape how does the silicone come off if there some on the tape and some on the wall?

[@theamerican4609]

The acrylic caulking kept on the wall remains, but now is covered with paint.

[@chhallu]

Thanks for the video!! I'm going to paint accent wall for the first time and this boosts my confidence! :) One query.. Can I use Blue painter's tape instead of masking paper and tape? Also, is caulking a must?

[@billyblastoff7027]

Outstanding tip thanks so much

[@honeybunch6473]

Never seen that yellow trim tape in the UK. Will try frog tape and hope I get the hang if the cauking gun. Big mistake I made was to let the tape dry over night not realising bleeding was happening. Got to redo after hours of work. Do disheartening pulling that tape off 🤦‍♀️ thanks for video

[@georgehiggins6717]

Perfect. Thanks. Great tip.

[@mrpush2532]

I don't understand where the calking was going. In the corner on the tape and the unpainted wall? Does the paint stick to wet caulking?

[@spencercolgan]

Yes. Paint sticks to it for sure. The caulking is sealing the point at which tape and wall meet

[@OscarArturoSalgado]

I have a customer in the past. And this customer, chosse very High light looking colors like. Green , yellow orange. 😊 It was for a brand new grosery store, Houston TX

[@malan828]

What type of brush was that?

[@jasonbuckner7666]

Hi Spencer, when I paint in the second coat, do I leave the tape on still?, or do I have take the tape off immediately after the first coat and cut in free hand?

[@spencercolgan]

Jason. I know it’s a lot of work so here’s the answer. 1. For best results. Either put a nice thick coat near the tape line that’s equal to 2 coats so you can pull the tape of minutes after applying. Or… 2. Remove tape after first coat and then reapply for second. How’s that?

[@Anonymous-mz4fn]

we did same colour combo at hour house.

[@kevinlittlejohn7418]

Im painting 1 horizontal line tomorrow. Any tips on making a laser straight line?

[@spencercolgan]

Sorry for late. Use a laser level to make it perfect. Tape and caulk under laser line. Paint. Remove tape and caulk immediately.

[@christopherrichardson8559]

What brand/type of caulk are you using?

[@spencercolgan]

Alex plus

[@brendanoreilly4454]

Can someone tell me the name of the tool he used with the yellow tape

[@spencercolgan]

It’s a 3-M hand maker

[@vixs4921]

Hello Can I just ask, do you not wait for the paint to dry before peeling off the tape and paper? I think that’s what I’ve been doing wrong 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@21kstate]

I am not expert but I would say no. If the paint dries then you risk peeling the paint off with the tape.

[@ozzman7449]

Great tip

[@valeriecotter-ei5bk]

What if the caulk dried

[@guyfawkes578]

John Denvers Fly away into a Mountain playing in the background... oops, "Fly Away".

[@mymang]

Where in the UK can I buy clear Caulk?

[@spencercolgan]

I’ve chewed from my British friends. You can’t. :(

[@louindorato6855]

Why not just use the tape ?... Why the paper ?....

[@spencercolgan]

Lou, when you’re applying that paint with a brush please understand that the paint splatter always, always, always… Gets onto the 9 inch paper; I should’ve shown you the paper After removal. Secondly, if you don’t put the 9 inch paper, your hand will be restricted to go very slowly because it’s very easy to slip and go right onto your wall that you’re trying to protect from Paint.

[@louindorato6855]

@@spencercolgan makes sense, ty. Keep up the great videos

[@shortshift327]

It looks like he used white caulking. But emphasized using clear caulking, but most clear caulking is not paintable. I’ve used this technique many times, using white interior painters caulk, when needing to paint perfect straight lines on every type of surface texture. From very rough stucco to flat smooth metal. White painters caulk is a bit thicker to be able to paint over right away. When painting a light colour against a dark colour, it acts like a primer by covering any of the dark colour that has transferred or bled over to the light side of the line so it doesn’t show through the light paint.

[@spencercolgan]

Nope. I used clear. It goes on white. Dries clear.

[@jmcginnis336]

Impressive!!!!

[@zagnit]

All hail to The Master wow!

[@anthonyfalacejjr5428]

Taking an extra. 5 min. tapping correctly saves time in the long run

[@keithmichaels1619]

Why clear, not white?

[@kiciacoldspring1621]

What a dangone coincidence that I am using pretty close to those same colors to paint a room tonight in a similar fashion...except one wall will be a ombre of the two colors.

[@casawifi6515]

Nice trick

[@fairamir1]

I would just use frog tape.....then to prevent paint getting into nooks and crannies just use a brush with very little paint on it and basicaly dry brush lightly verically.

[@sofianao9339]

Finally some one telling us

[@jefflevesque4944]

Looks good but I can free hand that line and make it look just as good. Love watching your channel.

[@spencercolgan]

I wish I could brother

[@drat9625]

If that statement is true consistently, then you are an artist and should not be painting walls. Most of us don't have that kind of coordination or that steady of a brush stroke. I envy you.

[@rdg515]

If you really can then please post an instructional video, but I have my doubts.

[@guyfawkes578]

I never knew Christopher Walken painted rooms.

[@elaineinnz]

The camera operator went to fast to get focus on the detail but I got the gist & have never seen that done before, thank you

[@spencercolgan]

I fired him. He couldn’t pay attention to Save his life. Please watch “Spencer Colgan painting master class. “. I do it over n over in that video.

[@robmorris87]

My paint had been dry 5 years and the yellow frog tape pulled of 100% of the paint it was stuck to. Right back to plaster

[@grumpyuncle.]

Good technique for those days when the hands are shot from too much work.

[@bartbaker1582]

DO NOT USE DAP AMP (advanced modified polymer) caulking. The tube reads “paintable” and “clear” and “outperforms silicone“ so I thought it did not contain silicone. It must, because paint does NOT stick to it. This caulking leaves you with a taped wall, painted corners, and paint receding from the caulking. What a mess.

[@scottm9766]

More Cowbell

[@ChiconDent]

Too bad the background music wasn't Don't Fear the Reaper.

[@TrevorJohnson-f7q]

So why is you clear caulking white 😂😂😂

[@spencercolgan]

Trevor, you do know that clear caulk goes on white and dries clear, right? See here: www.justanswer.com/home-improvement/gfq2i-bought-clear-silicone-comes-out-does-clear.html#:~:text=Some%20clear%20caulks%20do%20start,not%20a%20cause%20for%20concern.

[@leathercheerio1]

You won't get nicer lines if you don't use caulk and tape. The look is high end

[@laurencecarr670]

Painting over wet caulk. OK.

[@gort3969]

Hard to make it out but doesnt look straight at all. The caulk will not look good left on the wall regardless if it's clear or not. I'd skip the caulking and just brush with care going from top of tape towards wall only so as to not force the paint under the tape. Or better yet just forget the tape and brush it by hand

[@gianthills]

In most situations this method is not practical. Jobs have time constraints. caulk, tape, paper... all just to paint two lines? If you know how to use a brush, it can be done much faster than this.

[@24hourjukebox55]

just buy masking tape.

[@richie1204]

It's all FREAKEN crooked

[@SILVERSTREAK925]

Your eyes are crooked...lol

[@QuietAZdesert]

Music/intro way too loud -- blew my eardrums out. Bye!

[@sonyx5332]

Do you even mute?

[@QuietAZdesert]

@@sonyx5332 happens way to fast to "mute" -- I just reach up & yank the damn earbud out as fast as possible (still to late). It's not like there is an advertised warning: "contrary to FCC regs we will now blow your eardrum out through your earbud"). Then I find the volume on my cell & lower it. However you can't hear the actual video context then (volume to low). But dare to turn it up -- as the theme music will be back. Advertisers should be aware of what they are doing -- as most YT viewers/listeners use some type of earpod/earbud these days.

[@pincermovement72]

Great job , awful colours

[@brendanquinn1606]

Thats not straight

[@spencercolgan]

Do you wear glasses ?