Apply Method to Baseboard
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Painting Straight Lines With Caulking And Tape. Painting stripes. Painting Hacks.
What happens here
The presenter demonstrates applying the same technique to a baseboard for painting the wall above it. Apply FrogTape along the top edge of the baseboard, pressing it down firmly. Then, apply a small bead of clear latex caulk along the top edge of the tape, spreading it thinly with your finger to seal the tape to the baseboard and prevent paint from seeping underneath. After applying and smoothing the caulk, paint the wall above the tape while both the caulk and paint are still wet. Finally, pull the tape off at a 45-degree angle to reveal a clean, straight line where the wall meets the baseboard.
Goal: Achieve a laser-straight paint line on baseboards
Tools and materials
- Caulk Gun — Applying clear caulk to the tape edge
- Clear Latex Caulk — Sealing the tape's edge against the baseboard
- FrogTape FrogTape — Masking the baseboard to create a sharp edge
- Paint Pot — Holding paint for easy application
- Paint — Applying the wall color
- Paintbrush — Applying paint above the baseboard
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