Masking tape advice please

[Solyom]

I have to apply 4 coats to 80 window panels which I am going to mask. Is it best to remove the tape after each coat or could I leave it on for all 4 coats then take it off? Or maybe 2?

Thanks

 

[andywhy]

Hi

You should remove before the paint dries or you'll not get a clean edge. With that many windows you should give freehand a go, you'll be great at it by the end!

Taping before each coat can be very time consuming. Just remember that you can scrape the glass if need be.

Andy

 

[joe-90]

Don't use it - waste of time. Better giving all those windows a quick wizz over with stain - not paint.

 

[emilybronte]

Don't use it - waste of time. Better giving all those windows a quick wizz over with stain - not paint.

No, stain looks rubbish. Especially if they've previously been painted!

 

[joe-90]

They were previously stained.

 

[andywhy]

Why don't we just answer the question asked, that would be a lot more helpful

 

[joe-90]

Have you seen his previous post?

 

[emilybronte]

They were previously stained.

Yes, and he intends to paint them!

 

[emilybronte]

Why don't we just answer the question asked, that would be a lot more helpful

I think you have done!

 

[joe-90]

They were previously stained.

Yes, and he intends to paint them!

And that is crazy if you look at the pictures. Will peel next summer.

 

[TheDec]

Joe,

I really don't think that whatever the op uses without the correct prep that they will peel this Summer let alone next.

Dec

 

[Solyom]

Certainly got a lot of replies!

To clarify, the original finish here in Hungary is called "Lakk Lazur" and is varnish which is peeling off. There are 80 panels each appx 30x20 cm plus the woodwork. She is happy to have them painted as this is probably the easiest way to make them look nicer, removing all the old varnish would seem to be a nightmare. (Any way of doing this easily?)

I will be following Emily's advice on prep and cutting in by hand. Should be pretty good at it by the 3rd coat

Thanks for all the replies, I'm off to buy a ton of Stanley blades!
Here's a pic of half the job

 

[joe-90]

If you don't get the old stuff off - then the new paint will crack and peel.
That's why it isn't a good idea (in my opinion) to paint them.

I don't think we've had anyone on here take Emily's advice yet, so that's a first.

 

[Solyom]

How would you suggest is the best way to remove it Joe?