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

Umm, if you're utterly incompetent at cutting in, how about a straight metal
edge which you slide along the wall as you paint? I've never understood
painter's tape. It's nuts. You won't know if you painted under it until you
remove it, and then it's too late. What's so hard about cutting in with a
brush? Ifyou have shaky hands, use a smaller brush. Failing that, slide a
metal edging tool along the edge, moving as you go. It's not exactly
difficult. Sheesh.