Why does the paint on my freshly painted wall peel off when I remove the masking tape from the trimmed areas? Masking tape or even “Painter’s tape” may tend to stick to fresh coatings if not removed shortly after painting or pulled improperly from the surface. When the paint is applied to the walls, it will inevitably cover over the tape as well. As the paint starts to dry, it will start to adhere to the wall as well as the tape. This “bridge” of paint from the walls to the tape will lift as the tape is removed. To help minimize this issue, you can lightly “score” the edge of the tape with a...
Most everyone knows that ordinary white distilled vinegar can be a powerful and safe cleaner around the house. It’s acidity makes it useful in many way. So, it hit me that there was a use in my house that would be perfect for vinegar! Our...
You can take some denatured alcohol or fingernail polish on a cloth and...
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Why does the paint on my freshly painted wall peel off when I remove the...
Most everyone knows that ordinary white distilled vinegar can be a powerful...
You can take some denatured alcohol or fingernail polish on a cloth and...
