Masking tape is a conspiracy
It really is tedious
Submitted 6 months ago by ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world to [deleted]
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nevemsenki@lemmy.world 6 months ago
ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world 6 months ago
I don’t see how masking tape is gonna help me masturbate
thesporkeffect@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Sounds like something someone with painty taint would say.
eupraxia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 months ago
Window_Error_Noises@lemmy.world 6 months ago
For reals, though - having painted several rooms–literally in the current process of painting another–you can use whatever “time saving”
fucking scamstools are out there, but Frog Tape, friends! Tape, like you’re sealing a space station, and a little extra. Or just pay a professional to do it all properly, because it’s frankly a bitch, depending on your walls and layout.fine_sandy_bottom@lemmy.federate.cc 6 months ago
I used to think that but honestly now I avoid it where I can. Like between a wall and cornice a sash brush is fine. Removing switches like like fittings and switches is better than taping too.
Window_Error_Noises@lemmy.world 6 months ago
More power to you! I mean, I don’t tape outlets, just remove the covers, and be mindful of the plugs.But, my own house is riddled with crown moulding, including around the doorframes, which is very pretty and all, the contrasting white is lovely with painted walls, but DAMN if its jutting edges, corners, and curvy bits don’t sneak up on ya when you’re using a brush or a roller, no matter how carefully. So, for my clumsy bum, tape and more tape!
curiousaur@reddthat.com 6 months ago
I’ve hired two professionals now. One came in a taped like you described, and accounted for that time in the quote. The other charged less and did a better job overall because they didn’t tape. They said real professionals just cut in.
Window_Error_Noises@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Damn, that’s interesting! I’d think like any profession, some are just that good?
I’m a “better-safe-than-touch-up these fucking baseboards until I’m screaming” kinda person, so I’ll splurge my time on taping. I also tend to paint with strong-ass pigments, so I don’t wanna try to fix those blunders, haha. The previous owners of our home basically had the entire interior sprayed with matte ceiling paint over plaster when they moved out, so the kitchen, stairwell, and bathrooms are going to pros, especially so they can be done in succession. I just wanna be able to easily wash my flippin’ walls.
FelixCress@lemmy.world 6 months ago
just pay a professional to do it all properly,
Fuck that man. I had two “professionals” doing paint jobs for me in the past, ended up with microscopic paint drops on other surfaces. I rather do it myself.
vinyl@lemmy.world 6 months ago
yea it drained me on how long it took to paint my walls white. annoying that i have to wait a while before going again.
FelixCress@lemmy.world 6 months ago
annoying that i have to wait a while before going again.
That’s what she said.
sleen@lemmy.zip 6 months ago
Edgemaxxing with the edge master 😎😎
Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Don’t be a goon, get an Edge Master today
SkunkWorkz@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Edging takes 75% of the time.
Yeah that’s the point.
OpenPassageways@lemmy.zip 6 months ago
Crazy that people paint around switches and smoke detectors instead of unscrewing them.
kamen@lemmy.world 6 months ago
It’s so you can tell that they’re lazy landlords I guess.
Bruncvik@lemmy.world 6 months ago
Everyone is talking about taping, but the real MVP is baby wipes.
moosetwin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 months ago
my dumb ass thought the joke was about the image being broken
ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world 6 months ago
I mean… If that’s funny it can also be the joke ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
ramenshaman@lemmy.world 6 months ago
I do spend a lot of time edging.
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 6 months ago
Have you tried switching to FireFoxing?
ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world 6 months ago
As long as you dont suggest chroming
ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world 6 months ago
A new gadget is the answer
PixellatedDave@lemmy.world 6 months ago
At the moment I can neither upvote nor downvote