DIYTried-and-true tip

Pull painter's tape off slowly at a 45-degree angle

Peel painter's tape off slowly at a 45-degree angle so the paint doesn't flake off.

Time
⏱ 1 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Painter's tape

How to do it

  1. Remove the tape after painting. For the right timing, see the tip “Remove masking tape while the paint is still wet”.
  2. Pull it off slowly at a 45-degree angle.

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