Is there a proper way to tape a wall before painting?

I am in the process of painting my house and have used the blue painting tape to cover edges and what not. I tried to be really careful around my edges like the ceiling and stuff and it didn't really help. The paint kinda seeped through the tape leaving a mess. Anyone out there who knows the proper way to tape edges so this doesn't happen?????Is there a proper way to tape a wall before painting?
well i don't use tape. and the reason i like too be able to see what I'm not painting. at walls and ceilings were you are changing colors, i will use a straight edge and draw a very light pencil mark at the corners, this gives you a nice straight line to follow you your brush. Pre moisten your brush with water, this allows your paint to flow off the brush more easily. if it a 2 or 3 day job, wrap your roller a a moist towel and then in a plastic bag. it will be ready to go the next day with no cleaning.Is there a proper way to tape a wall before painting?
the other answer is correct. my son is a proffesional painter and he never uses that blue stuff. i have before and it was'nt long and i was going to the hardware store to buy masking tape. another thing too, do'nt buy the cheap masking tape, sometimes that wont work good either.
There is no proper way because of texture, plus tape is nice for sales and something I'm sure there's a reason for it and one thing is they tagged it painters tape.





When really paint seeps behind it it different area so you cannot paint up to the tape it mainly for cacthing drips.


Plus there's dust that also affects the sticking of the tape so ever thing as to be dusted where you plan to put tape.





That blue tape cost more to ain't this something you want to know why, because you can leave it on a surface longer that's all regular masking tape will do the same except you cannot leave it in that place more than two days.


So just remember don't paint all the way to the tape.
If you prime the walls first - or even just the part where the tape is, it will keep the paint from seeping through the paint, because the primer will have been able to dry and seal between the tape and the wall. They make specific primers just for that purpose at your local paint store.
You need to press the tape firmly or it will seep underneath.
I don'tlike the blue painter's tape because it isn't very sticky and it lets paint through. Try taping using some regular masking tape. Make sure that the tape is stuck down well before painting, also, you should remove the tape before the paint dries. If you don't it may crack and peel the paint when you peel the tape off.


Good luck
I agree with everyone on not using the blue painting tape; masking tape is much better. Use the paint brush handle to press the tape firmly to the wall. The real trick is removing the tape without pulling chunks from the wall. While removing it while wet prevents this, the paint on the tape is a real mess. I figured out it is easier to let it dry, then run a razor knife along the edge. There is no mess when removing the tape.





I have also discovered a paint brush called a ';stubby';, which has a short handle that gives much more control. I haven't used tape since I discovered this wonderful brush! I first lay down some paint near the edge that needs to be cut in, then push that paint along the edge in long even strokes. The control you get is like using a small paring knife instead of a large chef's knife to peel an apple! Also, have a wet rag and screw driver when painting to wipe off paint and straighten edges for the inevitable mistakes!