How to paint a clean stripe

[nippaero]

I just finished the drywall and used a knock down texture. I would like to paint a 12" strip around the whole room. What's the best way to tape it so there won't be any bleed throught. I would like to get a good crisp line.

 

[ARbuilder223]

Use the search option, i used the tape method i found on here and turned out great..

 

[JimVonBaden]

Someone will post a link to it, but tape your stripe, then paint with the matching color to the wall over the tape and inside the stripe. Then paint the stripe color. This prevents bleed, and looks great!

I didn't do that, and though I was pretty successful, it could have been better.

Jim

 

[nippaero]

What's the best tape to use? Green or blue?

 

[JimVonBaden]

I used both. They seemd pretty equal to me. The green is supposed to be better.

One tip on tape. Make sure you press it smoothly and firmly all along the edge. When removing it, pull it at 180° to minimize lifting of the paint under it. This is especially important on fresh paint.

Jim

PS See my build in my sig for how I did it.

 

[antinym]

You may have issues because you have knockdown texture on the walls. If you're able to spray paint the walls you'll probably have the best results without bleeding.

 

[54FordPanel]

I learned this trick from a painter.
Lay out the tape line, then put a thin bead of clear painters caulk (paintable, not silicone) down right on top of the tape line. Smooth it with your finger.
Let it semi dry, and then paint over it. Pull the tape before it gets too dry. The caulk fills the gaps, you paint over it, and get a nice smooth line. It's makes great tight lines.

 

[atotalnincompoop]

I learned this trick from a painter.
Lay out the tape line, then put a thin bead of clear painters caulk (paintable, not silicone) down right on top of the tape line. Smooth it with your finger.
Let it semi dry, and then paint over it. Pull the tape before it gets too dry. The caulk fills the gaps, you paint over it, and get a nice smooth line. It's makes great tight lines.

spackle works well also

 

[nippaero]

Thanks for the tips guys. I figured the knock down was going to be a PITA for a stripe but to late now

 

[Kevin54]

I don't know how much it is, but last night on the tube, they advertised Frog Tape. I've never used it, but the commercial shows that when you paint, the moisture from th epaint activates something in the tape that makes a seal. Then when you pull it off, it leaves a crisp line. Again, I don't know personally.

A buddy bought some vinyl tape and did his garage and it turned out real nice. His walls have some texture to them. After he put the vinyl tape on he took a small roller and kept rolling the tape down. It filled in the voids from the textured wall by doing that. I have a site bookmarked but it's on my other 'puter.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

I use the "paint along the tape with the color you're COVERING, then paint the stripe" method. I JUST did this over OSB - and that has more texture than about anything - and it came out perfectly. Well, at least I think it's perfect!
charm.

P.S. Make sure you post what method you use and the results for future searchers. Best of luck, Dan

 

[uncletater]

Green tape. Paint the inside with some clear glaze. then paint your stripe. The line should come out crisp and clean with minimal bleed if any.

 

[nippaero]

The line on the OSB looks good. Here is the look I am after. Gray on the bottom and a blue line. I can't remember who's garage this is. (They are on GJ)

 

[RTcat]

Here's the link you need.... http://shopngarage.com/2010/11/painting-stripes/

 

[darkk]

One tip on tape. Make sure you press it smoothly and firmly all along the edge. When removing it, pull it at 180° to minimize lifting of the paint under it. This is especially important on fresh paint.

X2 pull at an angle is most important!

 

[djjsr]

Frog tape works well.

 

[nippaero]

Lots of good info. Thanks!

I am making progress and using the method described here

http://www.frogtape.com/FrogTape%20How-To/How%20To%20Tape%20on%20Textures.aspx

Got everything taped off and the first coat is down. Hope it turns out good!

 

[softailgarage]

I hate to burst anyones bubble, but the Frog Tape (green) *****. I used it to stripe a cabinet and had so much bleed through I ended up doing it over. This time I used the standard blue tape and had no problems. I contacted Frog Tape, sent pictures and got a reply back like this..."what was the ambient air temp?", "did you use exactly x amount foot pounds pressure when applying tape?""did you wait exactly x amount of time before removing the tape?" At this point I gave up and started using the blue tape.

 

[nippaero]

Well, it turned out great! Thanks for all the tips. No bleed through and the edges are nice and crisp. Even on my textured surface. One thing the lady at Home Depot said helps is after you apply the Frog tape wipe over it with a damp cloth. It helps activate the adhesive to prevent bleed through.



I used Behr Ultra. The coverage is excellent. This is the third house I have painted with Behr and it has always been awesome. Even though I used a "big box" store the people who work there are my LOCAL neighbors from my community. I always get great friendly service there. YMMV.

 

[JimVonBaden]

That looks great! Much cleaner than mine on a smooth wall!

Jim

PS I didn't know about the method you used until I had already done mine.