Why can't I get a perfect cut line on baseboards? | Painting Lines Simplified

Today I will be showing you how to deal with a common problem when painting baseboards, The most common problems people encounter when dealing with baseboards is cutting a crisp, straight paint line. It can be very difficult to cut a paint line where the top of the baseboard meets the wall. You factor in contrasting colours and your mistakes show up even more than they would with let's say a lightly coloured wall with white baseboards. This video is going to show you how to deal with this issue and get a final product you will be very proud of.
Pro Tip: Yellow Frog Tape is a must because it is designed for delicate surfaces much like a freshly painted one that has dried. Be sure to wet the tape after you lay it on top of the baseboards with a damp rag. Use your finger to really seal that tape where the baseboard meets the wall.
You will need:
-Yellow Frog Tape
-Damp Rag
-Paint Brush
-Whiz Roller
-Paint Bucket ( I am using a Purdy Bucket )
-Paint
-120 Grit Sandpaper

[@1painter4hire]

This man giving the secret away, ( wiping tape with damp cloth ) . Only true Pros know these little tricks. Im sure All his work looks great.

[@jacekzet56]

Thanks! I have to try it!

[@LeeDoesStuff]

Thanks for watching.

[@JDBolt1958]

Gently pry the baseboard away from the drywall using a drywall knife. This creates a gap, insert a long drywall knife into the gap while painting. clean the knife after each pass with a sponge. Use a rubber mallet and a block of soft pin to push baseboard back. set any nails which may protrude.

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[@derwingholston2550]

How long should the paint dry before applying the tape?

[@LeeDoesStuff]

Usually about 2 hours. If it’s cold in the place your at it could be longer

[@derwingholston2550]

Thank You, I was wondering what the difference was between the colors of tape.

[@epgui]

The thing I struggle with is that when I pull the frog tape, it actually peels the paint as well. I'm using the yellow frog tape, and I'm applying Benjamin Moore paint (chantilly lace) on top of Behr drywall primer. I've never had this issue before in my life, and this year all of a sudden I can't make it work.

[@LeeDoesStuff]

Oh no that really sucks! I know the struggles when things should work and they just don’t. Do you think the Behr Primer could be the reason? I’m not too familiar with Behr products, I typically use Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore. Let me know if you find the solution so we can all trouble shoot in the future.

[@epgui]

@@LeeDoesStuff I mean, I guess I can't rule anything out, but I was using it because I thought it was a quality product. I wouldn't expect the primer to be the issue, but who knows.

[@LeeDoesStuff]

Yeah me either. I wouldn’t think it would be that but you never know. Please let me know if you stop using it and the problem goes away. I’m always looking at ways to get better. Thanks for sharing.

[@dazquez]

@epgui Make sure to sand the surface and clean it. You can also follow this step with primer but I use paint with primer and it works for me. Sometimes the painted surfaces are full or dirt and oils that don’t allow paint to properly adhere, and they easily peel with any tape

[@jasonw9277]

Try delicate purple tape it's more gentle than yellow frog, I stopped using yellow frog a while ago for this reason as well as the purple is much easier to see on white trim and actually lays out better than any other tape I've used. Use your trim paint to seal the tape as that works better than water.

[@jeremystone56]

It is a good thing you didn't do a close up on that tape line. Your tape skills need work.

[@onehandclapping3094]

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