Next place painter s tape on the areas you want to protect such as the ceiling floor trim and window frames.
Best painters tape for ceiling.
Here s a quick and easy way to hang the plastic.
Easy to remove painter s tape has become the paint edging device of choice for most do it yourselfers because of its predictability and low stick qualities.
If interior painting is on the list of home to do s you might want to consider paint edging.
To tape off a room for painting start by wiping down the areas you want to tape with a damp cloth to ensure the tape will stick to the surface.
Painter s tape will pull the popcorn off most of the ceiling and will ruin the whole effect of the ceiling.
Painters tape is the only tool that can ensure you don t get uneven lines along baseboards ceiling seams and windows.
For cutting in along the ceiling get your head close to the ceiling for the best view of the cut in line.
By contrast painting without tape might seem difficult unnecessary and even a bit quaint painting alongside an edge without a protective border can indeed be a nerve wracking experience.
How to tape a popcorn ceiling.
You could try these lighted safety glasses too.
You keep razor sharp lines and avoid drips more than you would with most painting methods.
The 3m scotch blue painter s tape applicator is refillable and comes with scotch edge lock tape a special type of masking tape that prevents paint from creeping underneath.
Doing it right however takes time and if you rush the job you re likely to find that paint bleeds under the tape and onto the ceiling.
If you re painting spray texturing a ceiling draping lightweight plastic sheeting is the best way to protect your walls.
Extra wide painter s tape from two to three inches is useful for taping floors and ceilings.
Choosing the right painters tape can make a big difference between a project that is a real showpiece or one that is a disaster and has to be fixed.
Yet painting wall ceiling and trim edges.
Using painter s tape on a popcorn ceiling is a big no no in the painting world.
Be patient and work slowly for the best results.