(01-17-2023, 09:59 AM)Mikey Wrote:

(01-16-2023, 06:25 PM)Jags Wrote: Normally, I’d agree with you.  I don’t know what overcame me, but I didn’t tape a darn thing this go ‘round.   I did a bang up job if I don’t say so myself.  So the taping and [BLEEP] was gone.  I actually enjoyed the trim work.  I didn’t really have many areas to sand or holes to fill.  A couple here or there.  Didn’t mind that.  The rolling…. Tedious, monotonous, boring….OMG!!!   Will it ever end?   I can’t do those tasks.  The ones that are supposed to be easy.  I can do it for a bit, but whole house?  Just shoot me, please. I would rather (not kidding) watch the paint dry or go mow lawns.

good painters don't need tape. Just need to avoid the DT's so your hand is nice and steady on those edges.  

(Every painter I ever worked with was a card-carrying alcoholic)