Align the tape with about 1/4”-1/2” of tape folded up along the edge of the baseboard.Align the tape with about 1/4”-1/2” of tape folded up along the edge of the baseboard.
With a plastic spackle knife, push excess edge down slightly underneath the baseboard.With a plastic spackle knife, push excess edge down slightly underneath the baseboard.
Load brush with primer and push it along the top edge of the baseboard, working in small sections.Load brush with primer and push it along the top edge of the baseboard, working in small sections.
Apply another coat of primer and two coats of Benjamin Moore Advance for look shown.Apply another coat of primer and two coats of Benjamin Moore Advance for look shown.
...push tape away from baseboards and down towards carpet to break the seal formed by the paint....push tape away from baseboards and down towards carpet to break the seal formed by the paint.
Tip: use a utility knife to gently score the paint (or a spackle knife) if needed.Tip: use a utility knife to gently score the paint (or a spackle knife) if needed.
Pull away the piece of tape. Lightly sand the very bottom edge of trim (220 grit) if needed.Pull away the piece of tape. Lightly sand the very bottom edge of trim (220 grit) if needed.