How To Tape on Textures
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Getting a clean line on a textured surface with FrogTape alone can be tricky. It is virtually impossible to fill in all of the nooks and crannies that a textured surface has. If FrogTape doesn’t get completely pressed down into every crevice on your textured wall, paint will leak underneath.
Note: If your surface is lightly textured, using a specialized technique may not be necessary. Be sure to firmly press the tape edges down using a putty knife or 5-in-1 tool. It’s always a good idea to test your taping skills before taping off and painting an entire room!Here are two different techniques professional painters use:
Technique 1: Basecoat Color
If you have the basecoat color that you are applying the masking tape on, apply FrogTape and paint the edge of the tape with that basecoat color to seal the tape edge in the low spots of the texture. Allow the paint to dry and then paint using your contrasting color. |
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Technique 2: Paintable Caulk
Apply FrogTape and then apply a paintable caulk to the edges of the tape. Wipe the excess caulk. Allow the caulk to dry and then paint. |
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