Masking tape on new paint

[Dave]

I have just fitted some anti slip industrial vinyl to our bathroom floor. My wife has painted the skirting boards, but how long will I have to wait before masking the skirting off, to apply a bead of sealant, without ripping the paint off the skirting, when I come to remove the tape?

The paint is Dulux oil based and the wood was well rubbed down first, the masking tape is a propriety brand low tack one and will only be on long enough for me to apply the seal, and finger it off. An hour tops.

TIA

Dave

[Pete C]

Maybe try an inconspicious area first?

In any case the tape only really needs rubbing along the edge to be masked off, instead of it's whole width.

cheers, Pete.

[Dave]

I know that the tape is described as low tack, but I have had problems in the past with this type of tape. Hence my question to those with more experience.

Dave

[Pete C]

Hi,

Maybe give Dulux a call or try the talk forum on Screwfix.

cheers, Pete.

[Dave]

OK will do

Dave

[Andrew Gabriel]

I wouldn't expect to get away with masking tape on any new paint. Even things like emulsion which feel dry in an hour actually take weeks to reach final strength.

[diypaint]

one week - oil based paints gain about 70+ of their "final" properties in this time.

[Dave]

Thanks all.

Dave