• _{To apply painter’s tape correctly, make sure the surface is clean and dry, then apply the tape smoothly in one continuous motion. To remove the tape, start by peeling it back slowly from one corner, then use a putty knife or similar tool to remove any remaining adhesive}.

Before applying tape, clean the surface you want to protect, like molding or walls. This will help the tape stick better and provide a clean surface for paint to adhere to. Apply a strip of tape that is 18-24 inches long to the ceiling, as close to the edge of the wall as possible. Roll the tape on in long strips. The fewer seams, the less paint will bleed behind the tape. Smooth the tape down so that it seals to the ceiling. This will avoid bubbles and wrinkles.

Remove the paint about an hour after the paint is applied, when it’s dry to the touch. If the paint is pulling up with the tape, feel the paint. If it’s still gummy, wait until it’s hard and dry before you peel off the tape. If the paint does feel completely dry, use a putty knife or razor blade to score the edge of the tape and break the seal. Pull off the tape at a 45 degree angle to the wall; this helps keep the line smooth and even.

 *Use a putty knife to apply pressure to the painter’s tape and create a tight seal

• Use fewer strokes to paint a straighter line.
• Use less paint overall to create a neater final product.
• Get a more polished look by using fewer strokes and less paint.

Colors and Their Meanings

Colors can have a profound impact on the energy of a space. The five main colors and how they can affect the energy are:

Red: Red is a powerful color that can increase energy and excitement.

Orange: Orange is a cheerful color that can add happiness and enthusiasm.

Yellow: Yellow is a happy color that can brighten up a space and create positive vibes.

Green: Green is a calming color that can refresh and rejuvenate.

Blue: Blue is a peaceful color that can promote relaxation and serenity.

• Red is the color of passion, energy and excitement. It can be used to create a feeling of drive and motivation, or to stir up trouble. Red is a powerful color that should be used carefully to create the desired effect.

• Orange is considered a social color and can foster good conversation and company. It can represent fire or earth. Orange calls forth feelings of warmth and comfort, especially in the depths of winter.

• Green is a color that focuses on health. It helps ground you in the natural world and brings calmness to your life and can represent wood. Consider layering green colors (similar to the varying leaves) to capture the outdoors in your space. A good base on your wall can be Green.

• Blue also brings calm. A lighter blue helps mimic the sky. It is beneficial in a home office or a nursery, maybe even as a ceiling paint. Paint shades such as blue provide opportunities for growth and progress when the world is limitless above you. Blue also represents wood.

• White serves as a balancing color. It can draw bridges from different elements, giving balance to space. A pure white paint also allows for introspection and refocus, striking a new balance internally and externally. You may also consider a white wallpaper with a soothing design that adds an extra layer of energy to the room. White can represent metal.