Is it really faster to paint trim and baseboards without masking tape and can you still get a crisp paint edge? That's what I test in this video.

-Contents of this video ---------------------------
00:00 - Is it faster to paint lines by hand or use masking tape?
01:00 - Test part 1 - painting without masking tape
01:36 - Tips for painting without tape
02:32 - Test part 2 - painting with masking tape
03:45 - Results and conclusion

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Paintbrush: https://amzn.to/3PSz3eq
Painting pail: https://amzn.to/3Kk9Oka

It seems like most pro painters all say that once you get good with a paintbrush, cutting in your edges around trim is faster than using masking tape.

Cutting in is when you use your brush to paint around trim, windows, and ceilings without using masking tape. It requires a skilled hand and lots of practice to do it efficiently.

But is painting baseboards and trim without tape really faster?

I've tried it many times, and I find it frustrating. That's why I decided to put it to the test to see if it really is faster than using masking tape. So, I painted one wall without tape and one wall using tape to compare the time and quality of the job.

I was surprised at the results.

Painting without tape was actually much slower.

In this video, you'll learn several painting tips for painting without tape, plus why it's better to just mask off your baseboards before painting them.

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