When to pull your TAPE? Painting on Tape and when to remove it!

[@ferraridan4883]

Your techniques are perfect ! Pulling the tape with the wall wet is the only right way to do it. Also, I noticed your wall rolling in one direction at the end of each row to not reverse the nap; perfection. I have been building for 40 years + and it seems like I have to teach painters how to correctly paint on every house. Greatest video on KZbin regarding the subject. Thanks !!!

[@fairamir1]

No need to reverse roll with flat paint. In Indiana we call it back rolling.

[@deeeeeeps]

I always tell people that help me. You are applying texture not paint.

[@renzo4296]

I've been painting and drywalling for over 22 years and I always watch the Idaho painter, him and his crew are extremely professional and they have amazing advice and tips. Thank you so much.

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you Renzo

[@dianelapp]

No matter how many Idaho Painter videos I watch, I never fail to learn something new.

[@jacqjacq5920]

Oh my goodness! This is such a great question! I don't know how many times I have pulled the tape too early or too late. Thank you for this timely video!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad to help

[@Eger118877]

I would be able to spot this guy as a painter without even knowing that he is a painter! This guy is the real deal, this is the only place that I go for pro paint tips.

[@renostubbs8504]

Thanks a million for the HOLY SCRIPTURE

[@BEEFTEEF4]

You the man. I always let the paint “typically semi gloss” dry for a full day. Just built out a media room with a flat and removed the tape immediately and I didn’t get any bridging. Love and light bro.

[@deeeeeeps]

Watched a few nobody's try to give me advice, knew I'd learn something watching Idaho painter. Been painting flat walls forever now I'm convincing people to use more sheen for durability but was having issues with my tape. Now I know why the extra acrylic in eggshell. Thanks so much!

[@chucknorris1445]

Contractor here. Man knows his stuff. Very professional and knowledgeable.

[@renostubbs8504]

That makes a lot of sense Chris, this is a good idea for DIY projects and professional painters. Thoughtful! Thanks buddy.

[@SLICK-GLN]

I respect Chris as a painter because I am a painter I have had different results I always just do a light coat on the first coat over my taped baseboards this acts like a sealer like Chris's caulked tape technique and i pull the tape after the second coat and it's dry just like magic perfect its done.Pro tip burnish your tape down a little to get a good seal.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for your thoughts

[@taliarose6573]

I was taught to go into the edges with a dry brush. And my old boss would only let me use tape on base board, to protect from roller spritz. Thanks for the video.

[@ImaHeatseekr]

Same i used to dry brush the tape worked fine

[@mikem833]

That’s basically all you need to tape! A Highly skilled painter will always use a minimum of tape.💯

[@garry19681]

Thank you for this. I can now tape and not pull the paint off. I might actually learn to like painting now.

[@bac5851]

I’ve been painting for almost 30 years and I do appreciate your skills and quite honestly regardless of the sheen, if you let it dry completely you will not have any problems. In my experience after you spray your trim, you need to sand down the walls around the trim very well because if there is any sheen leftover, that also que cause the paint to peel when you pull the tape.

[@Idahopainter]

Matter of opinion

[@ferraridan4883]

Not my experience. The paint will bond to the tape and wall, then tear off the wall when pulled. I have seen too many nightmares.

[@nejdro1]

If the wall has flat paint or primer on it, very little paint will form ragged tears. If you are going over glossy wall surfaces, it is very likely you will have major ripping of the paint film from the wall.@@ferraridan4883

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

Not taking sides, I'm an electrician but statistically your experience is irrelevant if different than the average user. You could throw rocks off an overpass for hours and not hit a car, that doesn't mean you should. On average you will hit one. Frog tape does not contain frogs but it does say to pull the tape when wet, immediately after painting.

[@Pickle6290]

Thank you, you answered my question within the first couple of minutes. Awesome knowledge and video

[@nejdro1]

I can only speak for Behr paints, which are all 100% acrylic. The main difference is in the pigment size: in flat paints the titanium pigments are ground very course, and thus scatter the light reflected off them, thus appearing flat. Higher gloss paints have progressively more finely ground titanium pigment and compact more densely together, thus appearing glossy as the light reflects more directly to your eye. This results in a denser, more cohesive paint film which is more likely to hold together when pulled. I personally pull my tape as soon as I am finished with a wall and know that it does not need a second coat. Like you, if I know it will need a 2nd coat, I cut in very close to the tape, but don't touch it on the first coat. On the 2nd coat, I just brush and roll right to the tape.

[@Jshane1982]

I have been painting for 15 years and the only time I get sharks teeth is when I pull tape when its wet I generally always let the paint dry for a whole day with a roller bump and 2xcuttin . Ive left IPG tape on painted surfaces of paint booth bedrooms for 30 plus days and the tape pulls perfect razor straight lines all the time

[@JohnSmith-ti9uq]

@@jacobmowry4366 I dont paint much but Im here because I got "shark teeth" after waiting a day to pull tape. Seems like it's a real painting issue some people can have

[@chivimbe]

@@JohnSmith-ti9uq same. Now I always pull before the paint dries. Perfect lines

[@matthewsaldivar1262]

If you can’t pull it wet you may be able to get around the knife I was always taught to pull the tape at a very acute angle so the tape acts as it’s own knife. It’s not fool proof but if your using good mats it’s usually enough

[@codprocamp4690]

Depends on what tape, paint and temperature .

[@ginacadrette4809]

First time watching, great instruction & very informational. Thanks

[@adriendargin8016]

Love your videos. I started my painting company in Pensacola. Love yr material

[@datukseng8825]

Hi Sir, do you put the painter tape first then primer ? the same method as shown in the video?. thanks

[@DoronBond]

So I typed “painters tape” in the search and this video was on top of the list. I’m a videographer so I was checking out the audio quality, camera shots, etc…and I was like cool..I’ll subscribe and just before I was about to click off the video I happened to see @3:47…I was like wait….he a believer??!! Yooooo!!! Ah man I was not expecting to see that but I’m most certainly glad I did!! Fellow brethren here, hope we can connect and collaborate in the very near future!!

[@kylechristofferson349]

I love your channel… best info and demonstration on KZbin

[@strawberryjam4773]

Thank you so much for this video. I been doing the wrong thing for so many years!😂

[@Idahopainter]

Happy to help!

[@susanmessenger9052]

Painting and Scripture...fun

[@ManuelGabino-kk5yr]

You can also take a blade and cut between the wall and tape

[@marieb.1508]

Brilliant! Makes perfect sense now. 2nd coat in sections overlapping the cut in over the tape, and pull as you go. MY QUESTION: If I am doing a wall twice the size, (as an accent wall)do I do it like the ceiling? Like 1st coat in sections, and roll down after cutting in with the same theory?

[@MrCoalcracker79]

Good question, Marie. I'd like to know also.

[@jfly237]

top notch tip on that pull and clean up

[@paulcampbell6316]

You can run a near dry roller over the tape on the first coat. Even if it dries it doesn't prevent a problem. It also stops creeping on the second coat. I never use frog tape. The lines couldn't get sharper. The trick is to mist coat the taped edge with as little paint as possible so you don't get any paint creeping under the tape. I use a short pile felt mini roller.

[@mattthomson1689]

Great results! Thank you.

[@michenson27]

Appreciate you’re videos and especially the verses you share!

[@Com4nd3r.]

Verry nice tips my friend, even the last emergency cut with the knife..

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks

[@dlmm2645]

How would you proceed with the tape if you use a airless spray system?

[@PJErvin]

@@dlmm2645 I would say if you’re spraying two coats, you’re probably taping twice. I would do the masking and any paper/plastic up to about a half inch of where you want your true line to be (using cheap tape) and overlap some more tape (good tape) up to your true line. Pull that tape after first coat and replace it for second coat.

[@davebest135]

Hi there can you please tell me do you paint all your wood work first ie (oil based)first then once that’s dried you re tape it for painting the walls

[@susanc.8009]

I paint boat decks and hulls with oil paint in the sun and use incredibly expensive 3m silver 225 tape. It holds up against the Florida sun for days, maybe weeks, maybe even months. Anyway, I carefully pull the tape off at a very slight angle away from the paint and it doesn’t pull paint with it.

[@IslenoGutierrez]

When do you pull your tape if spraying the exterior of a house? Same way, when it’s wet? And do you do the same with the sprayer, don’t paint tape on first pass and then paint on second pass? What about if priming? No need to pull tape when wet? I’m asking these questions because I’m looking at painting my own house for the first time in the next few weeks and I’m in the fast track learning stage. Thanks for any help.

[@PJErvin]

I see a lot of comments about what to do if spraying. Here’s what I do: 1. Mask and cover everything as normal, except do not tape along your true line. Leave 1/4 to 1/2 inch un-taped. (Should go really quick because you’re not extremely worried about precision). 2. Tape against your true line, covering your gap and overlapping the tape from step 1. 3. Pull tape from step 2 as soon as you’re done painting. 4. Replace if a second coat is needed.

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting your helpful videos

[@Idahopainter]

Your welcome! Thanks for sharing👍

[@dpazicni]

So if I use frog tape, no clear caulk is needed? Sometimes you tape, sometimes you don’t.

[@EricaRyan-o6h]

Hi Chris, I've watched several of your videos and really enjoy them and have learned a ton! Thank you for your expert tips! I just watched this one after making all the stupid rookie mistakes. I painted over my tape and let the caulk dry too much before I pulled the tape. Now I have really ugly edges and parts where a lot of paint peeled off the wall. How can I fix the wall/ceiling interface to get clean lines? Thanks!

[@adamleonard8747]

Hi love your videos . Helped me out alot in my Job but I am looking for some advice why mi graco 290 classic is spitting paint when I first pull the trigger . I can't stop this and it's driving me crazy 🤯

[@WaveAction777]

If you are applying 2 coats of gloss paint over a door casing, is it best to apply the first coat as a gloss as well, or can it be done with left over eggshell/satin white paint? Reason I am asking is that I applied a satin white over an existing painted trim, then the second coat was a gloss white. Had trouble flowing the second coat and it seamed to dry much quicker than when I applied the first satin coat the day prior. I did use two cap fulls of paint extender in a yogurt cup hoping for a better finish. Any thoughts for a better finish???

[@douglasshackett8747]

Great tips Chris, thank you

[@Idahopainter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@commandos1985]

We have freshly skim-coated walls that are already sealed. We want to apply 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint. We will use a Graco sprayer. Should we change the tape after each coat to prevent "shark teeth"? thank you a lot!

[@Idahopainter]

No, mask once

[@dagmawigetachew2434]

How much time should I waited for peeling the tape

[@Idahopainter]

Right away

[@bootsmclaughlin1438]

Quick question if you dont paint on the first coat and leave a few mm and then paint on the second coat will the line not look lighter all around your eages cuz its only one coat... much love ❤️ from the north of lreland

[@Idahopainter]

Not with good paint

[@bootsmclaughlin1438]

@Idahopainter thanks for the reply...done it today and it work the very best 👌 its all about a good brand of paint 🎨 alrite. All the best will keep on watch all your videos for alk the best tips

[@michelle4468]

What do you mean by scoring? When it comes to removing painted over glossy tape after it's dried.

[@Idahopainter]

Cutting with a knife

[@Timzhil]

I don't get it. You need 2 layers of paint. How can you remove tape before you apply the second layer? Would you add tape again before the second layer?

[@j0rzeh]

What about Airless spraying?

[@richardlee315]

Thank you.

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome

[@lfcbpro]

Frog tape is fantastic :D But, is there any way to stop it pulling up the paint/plaster underneath the tape when pulling it up? Hope that makes sense, can't post pic obviously. I don't know who painted the house before me, but every time I paint a surface I have to just hope that the tape won't pull up the surface underneath it :/ Love the vids, thank you.

[@charlesb7319]

Use a low tac tape they great for delicate areas

[@Idahopainter]

FrogTape yellow

[@frankrogers5120]

I always use the blue painter's tape i never have any problems

[@YoungerFuthark]

Please clarify - do you remove the tape after the 1st coat, then retape before the 2nd coat or are you painting 2 coats in 1 day and leaving the tape on in-between coats?

[@Idahopainter]

I have a video explaining in detail

[@rgrantconacher5300]

Brilliant thank you

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome

[@jessiedeleza9192]

Thank you for James 1:5

[@geostorm9351]

If I paint the ceiling before painting the walls, can I tape the ceiling after, being that the paint is new.

[@Idahopainter]

yes

[@bluegrassdanq]

@@Idahopainter no

[@Twinklesangel-kt6jx]

Frog tape or Scotch tape? What is the difference between? Thanks

[@audiophileman7047]

Frog is reportedly better than Scotch.

[@theonepercent8263]

when can you tape off a freshly painted area without compromising what you just laid down? example.) if I'm painting a single wall half one color and half another... I throw down the first color and it drys to the touch in a couple hours... when can I tape off my separation line on the first color so I can lay down my second color without affecting the first color when I pull the tape

[@Idahopainter]

We do same day with FrogTape

[@charlesviner1565]

Thanks for the video 👍✌❤

[@EDskywalker9966]

James 1:5 🙏 Love your work mate much Luv from Australia 🇦🇺 God Bless

[@jackpartridge7891]

Where can I buy your mini roller or something similar I can buy in the UK please??

[@thegoodchad3578]

Do I need to re tape and masks all over again for each and ever coat?

[@Idahopainter]

No

[@justincanino8521]

How do you go about removing the tape when your spraying walls with the trims taped up??

[@PJErvin]

I know this is an older comment, but when protecting your trim, windows, etc, leave about a quarter to half inch of trim untaped while doing initial masking. Then when ready to paint, go back and tape over that, all the way up to your true line. Pull that tape as you let your paint dry, and you can remove the rest later. If you’re doing a second coat, replace that tape that you pulled.

[@gilpetperdon9831]

The only way I can do my skirting without re masking is to do an all over then remove tape, then fix any marks. Can't afford a setback.

[@jayshreve4567]

Why no tape on the ceiling?

[@Dr3a89]

We have been having a problem not with the paint from our paint wall coming off but with the wall that was already painted. We remove the tape especially on ceiling and the paint comes off. Something was previously painted by someone else. Why does that happen?

[@Idahopainter]

Need to prime first

[@danielohirsch]

What color is that blue?

[@Idahopainter]

Cannot remember

[@davidgalehouse8684]

good information

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks David

[@Here-2-Learn]

So what about when you’re spraying?

[@Idahopainter]

I have a video on that

[@lennonjames3871]

I can't believe you loaded your roller 6 times to paint that lil wall.😂

[@Barnwellvideo]

What about a second coat with a sprayer?

[@Idahopainter]

not sure

[@Eddie_freeflow504]

Good stuff 👍I've watched alot of your videos but I think I have ever seen a video of you explaining touch up paint.

[@akashkarmingi5526]

Hii

[@305liveandlearn]

Heat guns help me a lot when I'm removing tape

[@coryrobinson806]

Omg I can’t find the secret code!!

[@Idahopainter]

Thats why its secret

[@coryrobinson806]

@@Idahopainter found it😏 you’re tricky lol

[@yourlastday2866]

bro tapes the top of a window frame no 1 will ever see but free hands the ceiling when we can see a wave cut, nice pro job dude.

[@LiveTravelandLove]

Amen

[@Ok-yr1fm]

not my tip, just watched another video, lady said if paint is dried, she used hair drier and its peeled very well.

[@Idahopainter]

Interesting

[@shellybrown4490]

Great help for the painting project I will be starting, thank you! Also, James 1:5; I needed to read that today!

[@Idahopainter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josephhausser3096]

Commenting to fix my algorythym so i dont forget to learn this stuff

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@therealryufromjapan3051]

You pull down .. it works sir

[@Idahopainter]

What?

[@theimpaler5034]

Why do you guys in the us tape up we in oz cut in we dont use tape much here in oz spraying is differant we free hand evrything as pros here in oz

[@Idahopainter]

Interesting

[@johnnicholson9118]

i agree these guys tape everything .totally overboard everytime .

[@bluegrassdanq]

you cant stop rolling and go back and do other things. How about no tape and cut in? I have been doing this for almost 30 years and hardly ever tape. And the plastic over the window?

[@jadepaul-ne2se]

Another great tip from John Cena. Thank you!

[@mickybyrne60]

Why didn't you use caulking?

[@taliarose6573]

Tape caulk leaves a great edge, but more time consuming. I only do it on very visible areas.

[@charlesb7319]

Generally don't need it when you have a nice flat wall and using frog tape .

[@nenigma1]

Yes👍, and Thank you. 100th Comment🎉

[@Idahopainter]

Nice

[@missyrachy]

Dang it wish I watch this first

[@Idahopainter]

Next time

[@mattg4306]

James 1:5 ❤

[@joshieb33]

He NEVER addresses how to do this when you're doing 2 coats in any of his videos. There is a reason for that... When you do 2 coats, you have to leave the tape on for both coats, which means the paint dries on the top and then of course it pulls the paint off. Why won't he show us the solution to this?

[@brandonmichaud7641]

He explains how for the first coat you stay an 1/8 of an inch away from the tape and on the second coat you hit the tape with light pressure 👍

[@joshieb33]

@@brandonmichaud7641 Thank you for letting me know.

[@elnino1240]

Good question!!! Same I thought! Now I read the answer!

[@Mwozphoto]

I’ve been thinking and looking for answers to this forever!

[@taurek8366]

What about when spraying multiple coats?

[@ricoborgify]

Good Bible quote. Lol

[@mortenbrandtjensen6470]

8 minutes for the answer is toooo long

[@rsqq8]

If only there was a way to scrub the video /s

[@johnwolf1475]

ANOTHER WORDS HE DONT EVEN KNOW - ITS PAINt... ALL PAINt/

[@jacksonlee3771]

I do not take advice from people with tattoos.

[@MrKenstar2]

Tattoos are ridiculous

[@Idahopainter]

OK

[@Wishitwastwice]

I found when I don't wear my wife's spanks I paint like a man

[@Idahopainter]

LOL

[@500mgBeryllium]

My masking tape has been on for 9 days as I'm watching this