Phisherman wrote:
On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:46:55 -0700 (PDT), Surfingbull
wrote:

Hi All, I'm about to start painting my bathroom. I covered the door
trim and baseboard with the blue painter's tape. Last time, I pulled
up the blue tape minutes after the second coat of paint. I usually
get some paint onto the tape and I was afraid leaving it until paint
dried would pull up more paint in the process. This time I would like
to check with you guys on what is the correct thing to do.

Should I pull up the blue painter's tape very soon after the 2nd coat
of paint or should I wait until the paint is dry?

Thanks a lot!
- Andy


Remove it soon. Personally, I get better edge with a steady hand, as
long as that will last.

God invented painter's tape for those of us who don't have a steady
hand. Try as I may, over many years of painting, tape is the only way
for me - have tried pads, fine brushes, little brushes, etc.