Painter's tape helps you create straight edges and clean lines in your painting projects, but to maintain that professional look, you need to be able to properly remove the blue tape. With a bit of care and precision, you can remove painter's tape neatly and easily to keep your paint job tidy and efficient.
Instructions
1. Touch painted surface gently with the tips of your fingers. If the paint is dry to the touch, you can begin removing the painter's tape. If the paint is sticky or moist, wait until it dries.
2. Find an edge of the painter's tape. Pull on the tape's edge with one hand and use your other hand to direct the tape so it comes off in a straight line. If you tug at the tape without using your hand to guide it, you risk smudging or cracking the clean line you've created.
3. Hold the tape at a 90-degree angle from its surface and remove it at steady pace. If you remove the tape too slowly, some of the adhesive might remain on your surface. If you remove the tape too quickly, the tape is likely to break, making the removal process take longer.
4. Place used tape in a plastic bag to avoid transferring adhesive or paint to other surfaces.
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