When to remove painters tape – for a seamless finish when painting walls

Wall painted in abstract colour blocks around white fireplace

We’re all probably familiar with using masking or painter’s tape to stop excess paint from getting onto skirting boards, door frames and ceilings but there are even more creative ways to use masking tape when painting a wall.

There are so many clever paint ideas using masking tape that can jazz up your home from painting a wall in two distinct colours, to painting a striking mural feature wall. It can even be a clever secret for upcycling furniture with a smart design like this Farrow and Ball Harlequin dresser.