Proper tape removal
From the sharpest lines to the easiest clean-up, tape removal is an important step in your painting project. A little patience and preparation will help you avoid peeling away paint when you take off your painter’s tape.
From the sharpest lines to the easiest clean-up, tape removal is an important step in your painting project. A little patience and preparation will help you avoid peeling away paint when you take off your painter’s tape.
From the sharpest lines to the easiest clean-up, tape removal is an important step in your painting project. A little patience and preparation will help you avoid peeling away paint when you take off your painter’s tape.
Here’s how to pull it off
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In the following steps, we’ll explain the importance of scoring. All you need is a putty knife or razor blade, and you’ll be on your way to a great reveal.
When to remove painter’s tape – Step-by-step instructions
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WaitWait until the paint is dry to the touch before removing the tape. Check the paint can for the manufacturer's dry times.
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ScoreUse a putty knife or razor blade to score along the edge of the tape. This prevents paint from being pulled up with the tape and from cracking along the paint line.
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TapeTaking your time, lift up the painter’s tape and pull it back on itself, removing at a 45 degree angle. If adhesive sticks to the surface, try a 90-degree angle.
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Clean finishYou’ll get a sharp, clean line and a professional-looking paint job!
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