Masking for no bleed

A trick I learned from my wife, Linda. Once you apply the masking tape, use your finger to cover the interface between the work and the masking tape with clear caulk. The least expensive clear caulk you can find works best. Wet your finger, get a bit of caulk on it and wipe it across the interface. Allow it to dry for a few minutes. Then paint.

The result, when you pull the masking tape up: straight even lines with no bleed.

Be very careful to thin the caulk on your finger and not to apply too much. I've even used a putty knife to remove excess.

Bruce - great idea!

I've also heard of painting the edge of the tape with clear paint.  This may seep under the tape but won't show and seals the edge of the tape.

Hi Both There's obviously a

Hi Both

There's obviously a lot of bleeding going on out there! I've heard that spraying the colour under the masking tape first to seal the edge works well because if it bleeds, it doesn't show.

I always pull my masking tape before the paint is solid so that if it has bled, I may have a chance at cleaning it up.  

Kathy

Thank You Kathy

Hi Kathy,

Thank you very much for sharing your techniques with us.

Your videos are well done and the scenic results are wonderful.

Thanks Bruce!

Thanks Bruce!