How to Get Straight Lines When Your Painting
How to Get Straight Lines When Your Painting
Through my married life, Mike and I have done our fair share of painting. When we were first married, we lived in a house that had 7 layers of wallpaper in one room! All this time, we knew we weren’t professional painters but never had enough money to hire someone to do it for us, and we thought we did a pretty good job.
When it came to lines, we have used the blue tape, frog tape and tried really hard just to be careful and not touch the wall that was a different color. Our lives changed when Cassie decided to get married to a guy that professionally paints!! This simple tip changed my life and hopefully it will help you.
How to Get Straight Lines When Your Painting
First, you will tape your wall with the blue tape, remember your line will be as straight as you put your tape on.
Second, get a dab of caulking on your finger.
Spread the caulking onto the tape, right on the edge, and cover the whole line. Paint the wall and give it a few minutes to dry. Pull off the tape!
The paint can’t get under the caulking and tape, so you get beautiful lines!
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Awesome tip! I'm mixing up the paint to give my kitchen a mini-makeover and your tip will come in very handy this weekend!
I'm so glad!
Thanks for the tip! I never use tape because it gives a false sense of security. This new tip is great!
I agree about the tape, and I didn't think this would work. This works like a charm!
I sure wish I would have known this little painting gem earlier. I have several rooms with different colored walls and what a pain in the butt is was to get it right. Thanks for the super tip. 🙂
wow so simple and yet outstanding!!!
Great tip! I had no idea it was that simple. Definitely need to give this a try the next time I paint. Thanks for sharing. Visiting from the Gingham & roses link up.
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