Get nice straight paint lines by taping a nice straight line prior to applying paint.
Painting a straight line by hand is harder than it looks. Invariably, the line will either become jagged or run at an angle. The solution is to tape the line, using a level to make sure it is straight. The tape will provide a nice straight line, even if the paint overlaps the tape. Using painter's tape helps make removing the tape easier, but also ensures that there aren't any ragged edges created by paint running or dripping underneath the tape.
Instructions
1. Hold a level against the wall in the place where you want to paint the line.
2. Adjust the level until the encapsulated bubbles are all in the center.
3. Mark a line on the wall with the pencil along the edge of the level, taking care not to move the level.
4. Move the level over until about one-third of the level remains lined up with the pencil mark.
5. Adjust the level as necessary so that all bubbles are centered.
6. Continue the pencil line along the edge of the level.
7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 until the line is the desired length or runs the length or height of the wall.
8. Pull off a piece of tape approximately 3 feet long.
9. Place the tape against the edge of the pencil line, making sure the width of the tape is outside of the area you hope to paint. For example, if you are painting the top half of the wall, place the top edge of the tape against the pencil line and the bottom of the tape against the bottom half of the wall.
10. Press the part of the tape touching the pencil line firmly against the wall with your finger, removing any bubbles, lumps or wrinkles as you go, but leaving the other half of the tape loose from the wall.
11. Place the next 3-foot piece of tape by overlapping the ends and begin and lining up the edge with the pencil line.
12. Continue placing the tape until the area you need taped off is complete.
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