[Rich]

I need some advice from some of you guys who have some experience with stripes. I'm a stripe virgin so....

My project:
vertical stripes-2 different size widths
2 different shades of blue

I am thinking I should paint the lighter blue first? Wait a day...and tape off for the darker blue sections? Do you all use chaulk lines to get the edge? Not sure if I'm even close here...I'm game for any tips you can give me. Thanks

 

[Tmrrptr]

Rich, chalk lines are old school.

Get almost any kind of cheap laser that makes lines and mask it.
Caulk the edge of your tape if it's a textured surface.
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[Workaholic]

I too would use the laser. I used to measure them out and mark them with a pencil. laser makes every thing faster. If you are worried about bleed through, you can thin some clear to seal your tape.

 

[ProWallGuy]

I could show you better than I can tell you....

 

[Kelly Painting]

Love the stripes........ Did it in one day.

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[Rich]

ahhh, lasers...of course
what should I look to spend on a laser?

PWG, would that setup work just as well for vertical striping? I would assume you just flip the other way and go..

which tape do you guys use? I know SW came out with this baby blue colored tape that had virtually no bleed through when I used it...any other recommendations?

also, do you guys find it better to stick to exact size stripes or have you ever done all different random sizes throughout?

I know a lot of this is personal choice, but I'm trying to make my first time as easy as possible on myself

 

[jackrabbit5]

ahhh, lasers...of course
what should I look to spend on a laser?

PLS has a new one out, the PLS 180. It can be had for under $300. If my Q2 ever craps out that is the one I'll be getting to replace it with.

 

[Rich]

PLS has a new one out, the PLS 180. It can be had for under $300. If my Q2 ever craps out that is the one I'll be getting to replace it with.

Wow great looking tool...however I'm looking for something a LOT less expensive. It's a small room in my home. May be a good investment if I start to get stripe jobs though :thumbsup:

hmmm....wonder what kelly uses

 

[Kelly Painting]

A laser level doesn't always work.... most rooms are not square... I devide the amount of squares.. with the wall length / with every 2 feet or so. Then just tape off and paint. (but I did buy one for that job)

 

[Tmrrptr]

Kelly,
That's absolutely horrid.
I love it!
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[Kelly Painting]

I know... but look at the pics..... nice lines...just ugly colors

 

[Rich]

which tape do you guys use? I know SW came out with this baby blue colored tape that had virtually no bleed through when I used it...any other recommendations?

also, do you guys find it better to stick to exact size stripes or have you ever done all different random sizes throughout?

thanks

 

[Tmrrptr]

Yessir!

I know... but look at the pics..... nice lines...just ugly colors.

Yes, your workmanship is as good or better than I have seen!

I like the fun stuff, because fun people like to change, more often than boring conservative people. I'm ready to assist with the technical end of it!
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[Joewho]

Plumb bob, white chaulk, tape. Brush after the tape is removed. Some jobs I just pencil mark the measurments and eye a straight tape line. Plumb bob makes for straight lines, but if the walls are crooked, penciling the measurments out of the corner works better.

Hate to admit it, but I don't own and never used a laser. May have to change that to keep up with you guys.

 

[Tmrrptr]

I would advise you buy a laser, Joe. You can trust a cheap one for making straight lines, but not for it's level functions.

For less than $30 they work dandy in a room, but line may get a little fat over 40-50ft. Plenty good to do layout.
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[Joewho]

I would advise you buy a laser, Joe. You can trust a cheap one for making straight lines, but not for it's level functions.

For less than $30 they work dandy in a room, but line may get a little fat over 40-50ft. Plenty good to do layout.
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I'll probably go get one next time I need straight lines. I can do better than $30 though.

Wednesday I go back to texture land. Everything in Vegas is textured. Inside, outside, everything. A laser will make interiors easier.

Now that I have a camera, I'll post a pic of my first, full, exterior stucco job. PITA, that costed me in money and body, but at least I know now.

 

[Joewho]

Love the stripes........ Did it in one day.

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How did you get it done in one day? Did the colors dry enough to tape over them to do the next color?

 

[Kelly Painting]

Ya... sprayed the ceiling and blue stripe the day before... and just did every other stripe at once... 2 trays..2 rollers... then went over an hour later and went to lunch. came back and repeated the process with the last two.

 

[Tmrrptr]

What tape are you using Kelly?
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[Tmrrptr]

Joe,

My question is, why?

If the lazer lazes, why spend more bucks on one... it won't laze more...
Less I spend on tools, sooner I get to FISH!
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