How do you get lines that are as tight as the professional painter? Masking correctly before painting is essential for a tight and professional result. We at Moozers have written a step-by-step plan so that you can deliver professional results to the customer.
Required Materials
- Masking tape ( Moozers Washi painter's tape )
- Plastic foil or tarpaulin
- Masking paper (optional)
- Knife
- Ladder (if necessary)
- Cloths
- Sandpaper
Step-by-step plan
1. Preparing the space
Remove as much furniture from the room as possible or cover it well with plastic wrap or cloths.
Cover the floor with a drop cloth or old newspapers to catch paint splashes.
Use plastic wrap or masking paper to cover large areas that you want to protect from paint. Secure these materials with masking tape.
For windows and doors you can use plastic foil and secure it with masking tape.
2. Cleaning the surfaces
Whether you are working indoors or outdoors, make sure that the surfaces you are going to mask off are clean and dry. Grease, dust and dirt can prevent the tape and paint from adhering properly.
Clean the surface thoroughly with a good degreaser, a bucket of lukewarm water and a sponge and dry the surface with a cloth.
If you are going to paint wood, make sure you sand the surface evenly.
3. Masking edges and corners
Start by taping off the edges of walls, ceilings, baseboards and windows. Use masking tape and make sure it is applied straight and tight.
Press the edges of the tape firmly with your fingers to prevent paint from seeping underneath.
Prevent a jagged line. First paint over the tape with the color of the surface the tape is stuck to. Once this is dry, paint the desired color on the piece to be painted.
For straight lines on long stretches, apply the tape every 40cm.
If you are going to paint window frames, make sure that there is approximately 2 mm between the tape and the wood or glass for good adhesion.
If you are going to paint doors, remove them from the hinges so that you can also paint the top and bottom properly.
4. Check and seal
Double check that all tape is secure and that there are no gaps where paint can seep through.
If you see any seams where paint might show through, press the tape down firmly again.
5. Painting
Now you can start painting. First paint the edges with a brush and then fill in the large areas with a roller.
6. Removing the tape
For best results, remove the tape while the paint is still slightly damp. Pull the tape away slowly and at a 45 degree angle to avoid dragging the paint away.
If the paint is already dry, carefully cut along the edge of the tape with a sharp knife to cut through the paint layer before removing the tape.
By following these steps, you will ensure that your painting looks neat and professional. Good luck with painting!