Window Masking and Baseboard Cut-ins with Caulk
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What happens here
While the rolling is underway, the masking person (Zach) proceeds to cover the windows, specifically the bay window and its blinds. Use brown paper and 1-inch 3M 2020 tape to protect the window frames, glass, and blinds from paint. Once the baseboards are masked, Zach begins cutting in around the baseboards, using a 3-inch angled sash brush and applying clear caulk along the top edge of the tape. This caulk seals the tape, preventing any paint from bleeding underneath and ensuring a sharp, clean line.
Goal: Protect windows from paint and create crisp baseboard edges.
Tools and materials
- 3-inch Angled Sash Brush — Precisely painting along edges and corners (cutting in)
- Ladder — Reaching high windows and trim
- 1-gallon Grid — Removing excess paint from the brush
- 1-inch Tape 3M 2020 — Securing paper and masking trim
- 2-gallon Bucket — Holding paint for cutting in
- Brown Paper — Protecting windows and blinds
- Clear Caulk — Sealing tape edges to prevent bleed-through