Painting door frames

[Magicalwonders]

Are there any tips for painting door frames so as to avoid getting paint on the wooden threshold at the bottom?

I've tried using masking tape in the past, but the paint seems to bleed, so when removing the tape, the edge where the frame meets the wood is not crisp.

Any advice is welcome.

 

[Jackrae]

Better quality masking tape ?

 

[Magicalwonders]

Better quality masking tape ?

I don't know. It was pretty good tape as I recall. I think it may have been hard to get a good seal though as the wood on threshold was very grainy.

If masking tape is the way to go with this I'll give it another go.

 

[Belle427]

Try not to load the brush up too much near the bottom as the paint will pool on the tape and seep under.

 

[Magicalwonders]

Try not to load the brush up too much near the bottom as the paint will pool on the tape and seep under.

OK thanks. That sounds like a good idea.

 

[JohnD]

also pull it off quickly and wipe the threshold clean using a small rag damped with water or white spirit depending on the paint.


if you have a broad metal filling or scraping knife, us it as a guard to prevent the rag touching the painted architrave.

 

[emilybronte]

Don't use masking tape at all. Just cut in carefully with not too much paint on the brush.

 

[Magicalwonders]

Don't use masking tape at all. Just cut in carefully with not too much paint on the brush.

A bit too risky for me. I'm not brave enough!

 

[geraldthehamster]

Don't use masking tape at all. Just cut in carefully with not too much paint on the brush.

+1

Cheers
Richard

 

[vv2806]

Don't use masking tape at all. Just cut in carefully with not too much paint on the brush.

A bit too risky for me. I'm not brave enough!

Use a small brush, like the stuff they sell in art shops.

 

[Magicalwonders]

Don't use masking tape at all. Just cut in carefully with not too much paint on the brush.

A bit too risky for me. I'm not brave enough!

Use a small brush, like the stuff they sell in art shops.

I'm not sure that will stop my hand shaking at the vital moment! Lol.

 

[emilybronte]

Don't use masking tape at all. Just cut in carefully with not too much paint on the brush.

A bit too risky for me. I'm not brave enough!

Use a small brush, like the stuff they sell in art shops.

I'm not sure that will stop my hand shaking at the vital moment! Lol.

So cut out the Jack Daniels when decorating!

 

[Magicalwonders]

Don't use masking tape at all. Just cut in carefully with not too much paint on the brush.

A bit too risky for me. I'm not brave enough!

Use a small brush, like the stuff they sell in art shops.

I'm not sure that will stop my hand shaking at the vital moment! Lol.

So cut out the Jack Daniels when decorating!

Lol. That's great advice, but I'm not sure I could face decorating when I'm sober!