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Following up on the to tape or not to tape discussion, when taping is done, is anyone using any gadgets to put the tape down, such as those that put down tape and paper at the same time?
John
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Taping gadgets?
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John, I have respect for you brother but..............
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I assume he means a hand-masker.
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By paper I mean, when taping baseboard, attaching paper to the outside edge of the tape that is not adhered to the baseboard, so the paper can hang down over the baseboard providing protection from splatter, while overlapping the edge of the drop cloth.
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Just use a wider tape :thumbsup:
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Yes, a hand-masker.
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Ditto. I use 2" tape and don't need paper with that for baseboards. If you spatter over 2" tape, slow your roll.
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Wider tape sounds like a good alternative to messing with the paper. Do you leave the unattached edge of the tape sticking out to form sort of an overhang over the baseboard, or do you press the tape down over the baseboard?
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Leave it overhang, don't wanna press down, it may screw up the paint on the baseboard.
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Great, thanks!
To add to this... It also keeps the splatter off the base when you don't tape it down to the base.
I use 1" tape 90% of the time and this is also dependent upon the style of base. 1" gives me more flexibility of following the wall. Some walls are not 100% straight.
If I use paper I'll apply it to the tape by hand (only when taping base, window trim or door trim). The tape gives the straight line and the combination of paper/tape screws that up so I like to solo the tape for my lines and add paper later If I need it.
I do have a couple tape applicators:
... I have only used them for commercial work and I MIGHT get one small commercial job in a year... so they sit around the shop... These are not very durable and are a waste of time and money to work with. Initially, they do a great job but I dont like to get my tape 100% against the wall.....
I do use a hand-masker in most jobs... but the use varies.
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Yes I have used them for years before 3M bought the company the made them first. A must for spaying. Ya you can do it with 1 to 2 " tape but on the other hand it helps keep drops cleaner. I find it easyer to apply than 2" tape. Making window is a snap for casement or double hungs. We use a lot of 6" (base board) Then 9" 24" and keep a a roll or so of 48,72 and 96 on the truck or trailer. The one thing great about it is it does a great at covering your ass. Do you need to two tone a door that you are spraying Just remember to tape the door knob hole. I could keep going if you really wanted Oh did I say they can be faster than other ways.
Oh did I say they can be faster than other ways.
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Jason you just need more practice with one. You can do straight lines with one. If I am doing real detail thing then I mite run a peice of 1" then come back with something else.
They are easy to use... no doubt.
But I have found that constant use causes them white wheels to wear out or break.... I think I paid something around $8.00 for it.... Yes they do make straight lines in certain applications.
But for most of my work I just can't justify the time to work it. I know.. time and patience and any tool is effective to some degree :thumbsup:J
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I have had the worst experiences every time I've used the tape to mask off an area. It seems that every time I've taped a line, it either pulls the paint off the baseboard when I peel it off or it takes some of the skin of the paint I just applied to the wall when I peel it off. I thought that peeling it off immediately after applying paint would help, but that didn't work either.
So I have temporarily sworn off using tape unless it is critical...that is unless you can shed some light on what it is that I am doing wrong.
I usually buy the 3M 2" wide rolls and press it firmly to the top edge of the baseboard or window frame (usually aluminum in this area). I typically have used Regal paints from Ben Moore, but have had the same happen using other paints.
Any ideas???:help:
So I have temporarily sworn off using tape unless it is critical...that is unless you can shed some light on what it is that I am doing wrong.
I usually buy the 3M 2" wide rolls and press it firmly to the top edge of the baseboard or window frame (usually aluminum in this area). I typically have used Regal paints from Ben Moore, but have had the same happen using other paints.
Any ideas???:help:
I can't imagine life without my handmaskers.
I also never thought I'd read that long a thread about them. Awesome. And even a picture!!!
Another reason to just run tape along the top of the baseboards is so you don't step onto the paper part and rip off the tape, or poke the ladder through that hanging flap of paper. Arghhh..
I also never thought I'd read that long a thread about them. Awesome. And even a picture!!!
Another reason to just run tape along the top of the baseboards is so you don't step onto the paper part and rip off the tape, or poke the ladder through that hanging flap of paper. Arghhh..
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I have to say that I am not a fan of taping unless totally necessary. I regards to the baseboard issue, a simple solution I found is to paint a coat of semi onto all trim butting against the wall. Whenever you roll over said trim and spray a bit of paint onto it, a damp rag quickly and easily wipes it off. I find tape is crutch that hides too much and provides a false sense of security. To each his own.
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The handmasker is also invaluable for new contruction spray jobs. I use it with pull-down plastic instead of paper to tape off windows. Simply run a width of tape and plastic across window, pull the plastic down to the bottem and tape the edges.
I thought this was standard procedure. If others aren't doing lt like this, how are you taping off windows before spraying primer and ceilings on new construction? Unless there's something I don't know about, I'd think this way is fastest.
I thought this was standard procedure. If others aren't doing lt like this, how are you taping off windows before spraying primer and ceilings on new construction? Unless there's something I don't know about, I'd think this way is fastest.
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