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How to Seep-Proof Masking Tape
If there's one thing that drives us crazy, it's paint that seeps under masking tape and ruins a perfectly good wall treatment. Here's a slick trick that yields perfect edges. |
Tools + Materials
painters masking tape
clear, matte glaze
paintbrush
latex paint
paint roller
Apply painters masking tape as desired (just outside any marked pencil lines so those get covered up with paint). Run a fingernail or credit card along the tape for a tight bond. Then, use a 1-inch paintbrush to apply clear, matte glaze (usually sold with faux-finishing supplies in the paint aisle) over the seam to seal it. It's OK to get glaze on the wall and the tape. Let dry to the touch (about one hour).
Roll paint in the section, over the glaze and the tape (but not past it!). Let dry to the touch (about one hour).
Peel off the tape to reveal perfect stripes. The glaze prevents paint from working its way under the tape.
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