Step 1: Apply tape to the floor, whether it’s carpeting or a hard surface. When painting trim, painter’s tape can be used to ...

Painter’s tape is a must if you want clean, straight lines while painting. Here’s a quick word of caution, though: don’t leave it on too long.SheKnow ...

If you look up at your ceiling and notice lines in the paint, there are a few reasons they may be there. Luckily, there's ...

Any painting project that requires sharp, precise lines will benefit from a roll of paint tape. This masking tape is meant to be applied to the edges of your wall or other surface before you begin ...

Examine the surface after the tape has been removed. Using 800-grit, carefully wet sand away any paint blow-throughs and leftover pencil lines.

Part of a 1949 ad for Scotch tape, which was billed as a "thrifty" way to make repairs around the home. Jussi/Flickr CC. Depending on who you ask, Scotch tape was first marketed on this day either ...