Decorator’s tape has become hugely popular in the last decade for a myriad of DIY tasks but it’s no secret that everyone seems to get different results. If you’re trying to paint a straight crisp line, whether it be for stripes, colour blocking or a half wall, from the paint bleeding through the tape to the paint peeling off when the tape is removed, it can feel like a bit of a minefield!

I have used tape for a range of projects over the years, from simple colour blocking, a striped wallpaper effect hack and checkerboard floors. I’ve also experienced different results (mainly due to the surface I’m painting on) but one thing I do get everything single time is a beautiful crisp line.

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