Old School for most trades is relying on technique. New school is relying on technology. I'm grateful we have someone like Chris showing how to marry the two. Keep up the good work brother
Here in Belgium we use a MS Polymer to caulk our tape. We paint 2 or 3 layers on top without pulling the tape away in between layers. When the last layer is applied we pull the tape when it's still wet. Perfect cut lines, always. Here in Belgium it's considered very old fashioned to cut in lines with a brush, as we find the result to be incomparable with tape. Also MS Polymer never cracks, is super strong. But it's more difficult to apply than regular caulk. So it takes some time and practice to find the right amount and technique to do so. Also, if u know how thinly you cab apply the MS Polymer caulk you will never have ridges visible. So yeah, we first tape everything and caulk it with MS Polymer. And then we start painting.
This is the video I have been waiting for since watching your previous video where you demonstrate caulking take for a straight line on the wall. Great content and I will continue ordering from your online store. Does this method work if I am spraying? Spraying 2 coats? Do I have to worry about cracking with an Eggshell finish? Just curious if this is only recommended for brushing/rolling only?
Thanks for all the tips. I have a new house, and while it's not some fancy custom home (spec house, production home builder), the painters actually did a nice job on the trim. We're adding some accent colors and I'm scared to death to mess it up, but this gives me confidence.
@@Idahopainter thanks for the response Chris. By the way I picked up your hanging system for our cabinets one of the Sanders going to have to get a second one now cuz we're going to wrap that up possibly need four of them. And I got some beer 25-foot whips and smaller whips. These guys around here if never seen anything like it they love them. I'm going to try the ramp up just my cabinet side to at least 1 million GP in 2023 if all possible . Thanks for everything.
I’ve been painting for 5 years now but I’m not sure I understand the reason for caulking then painting over it right away. Is it just to create an extra barrier when using darker paint on a light trim? And when you paint over it right away doesn’t it smear it around?
We follow the same method, that last quarter inch you’re able to make the same thickness as the second coat. Our first coat is normally a thinner coat, get full coverage but nothing thick because we want it to dry within the recommended dry time and 2nd coat in the same day. So our cut in is a thicker coat….to clarify “thicker” meaning millimeters thicker so it’s a minute difference but it blends nice. You can always retape or hand cut in where it needs to be touched up if it does. Your paint quality is also key….if you’re using a ProMar 200 from sherwin it won’t cover as well as say a Super Paint. 20$ a gallon difference in price.
I just don't caulk but use only tape, I use white paint on te edge of the tape and the wall to close up tape openings. Then have a coffee and the white paint dries. Then do 2 layers of paint with the appropriate time in between and when the second layer is still wet I pull off the tape.
Yeah it actually can and does often depending. When something has already been caulked there will be very little caulk on the joint and not enough shrinkage to crack the paint. However, say you're caulking in new baseboard if the top gap is bigger than a 16th it will likely crack. It's not best practice but nobody finds out because the white paint cracked on top but the caulking underneath is white so you'd have to get inches away to see the cracks. I only know this because I was doing this with clear caulking one time, clear goes on white dries clear. Looked great when I went to bed, woke up the next morning and had some black cracks in the joint from the caulk drying clear and the paint separating on top. No big deal just redo the process and now the joint has been filled its very unlikely to crack again or show unless you use clear, so just use white caulk unless you're worried about white caulk pushing under the tape(happens with textured surfaces sometimes) that's pretty much the only time you do this with clear. Most times you do this when repainting walls so if the caulk "bleeds" under the tape slightly it bled onto white trim and again you'll likely never notice. Hope that helps, sorry for the novel!
If the paint rubs between seams, make sure you don't use a white silicone syringe, but light gray silicone or red silicone then you won't see the shed white joints, even if you want to spray quickly, you can use white or black with Soudal Turbo and after 15 minutes you can paint
If it’s one wall, maybe so. Their method of caulking the tape is a “production technique” and is super effective. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed incorporating their processes into our companies over the years. Efficiency has been through the roof.
@@randylevine2398 not to be confused with cutting in at the ceiling that’s obviously done by hand. But there’s many ways to do the same thing. No one way is better as long as the result is industry standard and the same. Doesn’t hurt to try others ways, keeps up tradesmen humble.
The caulk on the tape is removed. The caulk on the wall stays, but is painted over. The only purpose of the caulking is to seal the edge of the tape, so that way no paint can bleed through your edge of the tape, ruining a clean crisp line.
Great video! What if you're the type of painter who almost always paints two coats? Is there a good way to caulk your tape and achieve two coats, or do I need to become a better painter? 🤨
I clean the caulk off of the edge of the tape with a flexible putty knife. Make sure you can see the edge of the tape after you clean the caulk. This is why blue or green tape works well. You you can see the edge of the tape clearly . Then I let it dry. You can paint two coats, let your paint dry, and then pull the tape. You can pull it days later with this method. White caulk works best for my method. The key is to see the edge of the tape , especially in your corners. Do not leave a rounded corner. Only drawback, is flat paint will probably crack. I will have to try the product in this video to experiment.
@@darrenkennedy6250 Thanks for the feedback and your best practices! So using the putty knife to scrape the caulk off, won't also grab some paint off the wall too? I may try this!
@@Idahopainter Thank you! If you have the link handy, would you mind replying with it? I did a search for your videos about caulk, and there are a ton. 😉
@@danielfeldman7913 Scrape the caulk off with the knife while it is wet/freshly applied. Chris uses his finger to do this in the video. Same concept, but the knife leaves only just enough caulk to seal the edge of the tape. This very thin layer will peel and leave a crisp line even after the caulk and paint are totally dry. This allows multiple coats without pulling the tape after the first coat.
So, can you please simply explain why you use this caulking and what type of caulking? Maybe I didn’t understand because I don’t speak English well, apologize for that.
2 Corinthians 7:10 God works in mysterious ways ❤ such an important message on my journey… I was meant to watch this video not just for the good advice 😅 Thank you 😊
one thing I think you should mention to people looking to try this at home is, you are doing this with 1 coat not 2 on the walls. This would be some what pointless in a 2 coat process as it will dry and you will have to cut that caulking line. other than that it's a good trick. also, made me chuckle that you bare hand smeared the caulking with no rag then put your glove on to cut with the clean brush. it's funny how we do things purely out of habit and don't even notice :) source: I'm also the owner of a painting company and do funny things like that.
2 Corinthians 7:10 🦋 a little mind blown because earlier today I heard for the first time the phrase “worldly sorrow” and now it has shown up again hours later in this video
10 For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death..... The most important lesson
Good video as usual, but I have a hard time looking at all the tattoos. Never understood it when people who profess to be a Christian liter their body with them when the Bible clearly condemns it - Lev. 19:28. Not to mention it just looks horrible.
For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. (2 Corinthians 7:10, NASB)
Old School for most trades is relying on technique. New school is relying on technology. I'm grateful we have someone like Chris showing how to marry the two. Keep up the good work brother
Thanks
yeah, I've been overwhelmed by all the different methods to cut in and get straight edges etc. This by far makes the most sense. Thanks for the vid!
Here in Belgium we use a MS Polymer to caulk our tape. We paint 2 or 3 layers on top without pulling the tape away in between layers. When the last layer is applied we pull the tape when it's still wet. Perfect cut lines, always. Here in Belgium it's considered very old fashioned to cut in lines with a brush, as we find the result to be incomparable with tape.
Also MS Polymer never cracks, is super strong. But it's more difficult to apply than regular caulk. So it takes some time and practice to find the right amount and technique to do so.
Also, if u know how thinly you cab apply the MS Polymer caulk you will never have ridges visible.
So yeah, we first tape everything and caulk it with MS Polymer. And then we start painting.
Thanks for sharing Dylan
Frog tape and clear acrylic varnish to seal it before painting works well too!!!
how long do you have to wait to paint after you apply the caulk?
Been using this method for years. Great for new construction trim and painting against brick.
Great to hear!
I like to keep a bucket of water with a sponge as well doing mill work or any kind of caulking. Nice work!
Thank you for your videos. Extremely helpful. Also for the verse! 🙏🏾
What if you prime first then paint? How long can you leave the caulking?
This is the video I have been waiting for since watching your previous video where you demonstrate caulking take for a straight line on the wall. Great content and I will continue ordering from your online store.
Does this method work if I am spraying? Spraying 2 coats?
Do I have to worry about cracking with an Eggshell finish?
Just curious if this is only recommended for brushing/rolling only?
Glad to help
Do u have to paint straight away after applying the caulking? Why if so?
Thanks for all the tips. I have a new house, and while it's not some fancy custom home (spec house, production home builder), the painters actually did a nice job on the trim. We're adding some accent colors and I'm scared to death to mess it up, but this gives me confidence.
You are welcome
So you don’t have to to use a knife to pull the tape? It pulls off clean?
Cant wait to try this technique, your videos have been such a blessing to me and improving my skills. Thank you and many blessings to you
You are so welcome
Chris,
If you were to do coats would you just free hand the second coat and hold back say an 1/8th inch as an example?
Keep first coat away from tape 1/4”. Caulk and paint second coat. I have another video showing in detail.
@@Idahopainter thanks for the response Chris. By the way I picked up your hanging system for our cabinets one of the Sanders going to have to get a second one now cuz we're going to wrap that up possibly need four of them. And I got some beer 25-foot whips and smaller whips. These guys around here if never seen anything like it they love them. I'm going to try the ramp up just my cabinet side to at least 1 million GP in 2023 if all possible . Thanks for everything.
Oh my goodness that’s amazing! Thank you 😊
I’ve been painting for 5 years now but I’m not sure I understand the reason for caulking then painting over it right away. Is it just to create an extra barrier when using darker paint on a light trim? And when you paint over it right away doesn’t it smear it around?
Bridging
If you are doing to coats, do you re tape and caulk?
What if your doing 2 coats?
Keep first coat away from tape 1/4”. Caulk and paint second coat. I have another video showing in detail.
In your opinion, that 1/4" of one coat isn't noticeable??
We follow the same method, that last quarter inch you’re able to make the same thickness as the second coat. Our first coat is normally a thinner coat, get full coverage but nothing thick because we want it to dry within the recommended dry time and 2nd coat in the same day. So our cut in is a thicker coat….to clarify “thicker” meaning millimeters thicker so it’s a minute difference but it blends nice. You can always retape or hand cut in where it needs to be touched up if it does. Your paint quality is also key….if you’re using a ProMar 200 from sherwin it won’t cover as well as say a Super Paint. 20$ a gallon difference in price.
I just don't caulk but use only tape, I use white paint on te edge of the tape and the wall to close up tape openings. Then have a coffee and the white paint dries. Then do 2 layers of paint with the appropriate time in between and when the second layer is still wet I pull off the tape.
Which type of caulk and which brand do you recommend besides tower?
Does the paint not crack when dry as you are painting over the wet caulk?
Yeah it actually can and does often depending. When something has already been caulked there will be very little caulk on the joint and not enough shrinkage to crack the paint. However, say you're caulking in new baseboard if the top gap is bigger than a 16th it will likely crack. It's not best practice but nobody finds out because the white paint cracked on top but the caulking underneath is white so you'd have to get inches away to see the cracks. I only know this because I was doing this with clear caulking one time, clear goes on white dries clear. Looked great when I went to bed, woke up the next morning and had some black cracks in the joint from the caulk drying clear and the paint separating on top. No big deal just redo the process and now the joint has been filled its very unlikely to crack again or show unless you use clear, so just use white caulk unless you're worried about white caulk pushing under the tape(happens with textured surfaces sometimes) that's pretty much the only time you do this with clear. Most times you do this when repainting walls so if the caulk "bleeds" under the tape slightly it bled onto white trim and again you'll likely never notice. Hope that helps, sorry for the novel!
Only if it flat. If flat use Tower Accelerator from paintlifesupply.com
How long before you pit on the second coat and is that dry time an issue for the caulk?
As soon a dry
Thanks Paint Life, caulking your Tape=perfect straight lines.yes indeed 👍
You Bet
Your the Master, your the Goat!
Have a Nice day buddy!
Thanks! You too!
If the paint rubs between seams, make sure you don't use a white silicone syringe, but light gray silicone or red silicone then you won't see the shed white joints, even if you want to spray quickly, you can use white or black with Soudal Turbo and after 15 minutes you can paint
Love your videos, just want to know if it is really necessary to tape. Would it be quicker just to cut in by hand if you can do it properly?
Not necessary if you choose not to
If it’s one wall, maybe so. Their method of caulking the tape is a “production technique” and is super effective. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed incorporating their processes into our companies over the years. Efficiency has been through the roof.
Why need tape if your a professional. I never used tape to caulk
To much time consuming
@@randylevine2398 not to be confused with cutting in at the ceiling that’s obviously done by hand. But there’s many ways to do the same thing. No one way is better as long as the result is industry standard and the same. Doesn’t hurt to try others ways, keeps up tradesmen humble.
Have you ever tried spay clear on your tape before you paint. How do you feel about that. Try?
Been watching your videos! They have been a help thank you ! God bless!
You are so welcome
I've found that a damp rag works also to activate the frog tape.
That's What I do also,, I like the yellow frog tape.
Perfect
Thanks Paint Life TV great tips as always
What if your doing 2 coats do you re mask ?
Keep first coat away from tape 1/4”. Caulk and paint second coat. I have another video showing in detail.
I am lost, why caulk? Are you removing it after you pint? How?
The caulk on the tape is removed. The caulk on the wall stays, but is painted over.
The only purpose of the caulking is to seal the edge of the tape, so that way no paint can bleed through your edge of the tape, ruining a clean crisp line.
Thank you I didn’t have the time to watch the extended version I commented on yesterday 😂. Another trick in my box
Nice one!
Thank you for making this video.
My pleasure!
Hei Chris please let me know what camera and record system you use or recomand for make video before and after. Something good please.
I have a video explaining it all
@@Idahopainter where :d tell me the title
I’m doing this as well and really speeds up production 😊
Awesome
Great video! What if you're the type of painter who almost always paints two coats? Is there a good way to caulk your tape and achieve two coats, or do I need to become a better painter? 🤨
I clean the caulk off of the edge of the tape with a flexible putty knife. Make sure you can see the edge of the tape after you clean the caulk. This is why blue or green tape works well. You you can see the edge of the tape clearly . Then I let it dry. You can paint two coats, let your paint dry, and then pull the tape. You can pull it days later with this method. White caulk works best for my method. The key is to see the edge of the tape , especially in your corners. Do not leave a rounded corner. Only drawback, is flat paint will probably crack. I will have to try the product in this video to experiment.
Keep first coat away from tape 1/4”. Caulk and paint second coat. I have another video showing in detail.
@@darrenkennedy6250 Thanks for the feedback and your best practices! So using the putty knife to scrape the caulk off, won't also grab some paint off the wall too? I may try this!
@@Idahopainter Thank you! If you have the link handy, would you mind replying with it? I did a search for your videos about caulk, and there are a ton. 😉
@@danielfeldman7913 Scrape the caulk off with the knife while it is wet/freshly applied. Chris uses his finger to do this in the video. Same concept, but the knife leaves only just enough caulk to seal the edge of the tape. This very thin layer will peel and leave a crisp line even after the caulk and paint are totally dry. This allows multiple coats without pulling the tape after the first coat.
Looks guuud mayn, whew
Thanks
So, can you please simply explain why you use this caulking and what type of caulking? Maybe I didn’t understand because I don’t speak English well, apologize for that.
I use TowerTech2 from paintlifesupply.com
I live in Ireland - does anyone know a Irish/European equivant to Tower Accelarted Caulking?
I have used SIKA clear caulking. Comes out milky/blueish colour, drys kind of silicone colour. It’s paintable.
Not sure
Wouldn't you have chaulk all over the tip of your brush?
No
Good work!
Thank you! Cheers!
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2 Corinthians 7:10
God works in mysterious ways ❤ such an important message on my journey… I was meant to watch this video not just for the good advice 😅 Thank you 😊
Seems familiar Dejavu 🤔
yep
one thing I think you should mention to people looking to try this at home is, you are doing this with 1 coat not 2 on the walls. This would be some what pointless in a 2 coat process as it will dry and you will have to cut that caulking line. other than that it's a good trick. also, made me chuckle that you bare hand smeared the caulking with no rag then put your glove on to cut with the clean brush. it's funny how we do things purely out of habit and don't even notice :) source: I'm also the owner of a painting company and do funny things like that.
The best way to approach this, especially with that dark of a color imo would be to first coat everything, let it dry, then start this process
I have a video explaining in 2 coats
2 Corinthians 7:10 🦋 a little mind blown because earlier today I heard for the first time the phrase “worldly sorrow” and now it has shown up again hours later in this video
❤ powerful…. It hit me like a train! So connected to my journey atm
Sir you have no idea how much time you saved me
Glad to help
i use putty knife method over tape. be gentle = straight line.
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Flat Lander!
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Not a big fan of wiping excess caulk on the paper, had a kid working for me that did it and tracked it through the whole house stepping on it,,.
Thanks for sharing
@@Idahopainter 😂
Is there a hidden message from the Bible (2:06) ???
Nice
10 For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death..... The most important lesson
yep
Good video as usual, but I have a hard time looking at all the tattoos. Never understood it when people who profess to be a Christian liter their body with them when the Bible clearly condemns it - Lev. 19:28. Not to mention it just looks horrible.
Thanks for sharing, but I am sure I will still make it to Heaven.
For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. (2 Corinthians 7:10, NASB)
OK
@@Idahopainter 2:22 that’s the scripture that you have on the video. Amen?
Painting wet caulk is lazy.
😂