"These tips will help you get professional-looking strip lines on OSB wood."

 November 5th, 2024

Let's talk about our title, "These tips will help you get professional-looking strip lines on OSB wood (Oriented Strand Board)."

When we reached the crux of our painting adventure, this became an intriguing project. To make the strips, space them 10 inches apart and make sure they are straight.

The accuracy of the 10" spacing—I was under a quarter of an inch around the entire garage—was just one of the many challenges you faced. It was a success; the laser and ruler allowed me to verify the strips' precise positioning. 

I need to have these results.

Here is a short video on how I needed it too Look like

Now let's talk about how we got there.

This alternative approach achieved the desired results; however, it should be noted that OSB wood contains grooves and forms that allow the blue paint to bypass the areas you wish to protect. The result will be an unacceptable, highly horrible line for that strip. 

Picture of OSB wood

The initial 48 inches of the wall will be painted blue, followed by a 10-inch strip and then another 10-inch strip, one in blue and the other in off-white with a tint of blue. This is the moment to execute lines that are sharp and crisp, approaching a state of perfection.

This is how it all began

I used Home Hardware's exterior acrylic latex primer in the first step of the process. I applied the primer to the OSB wood. This crucial step involved using a roller to force primer into the wood, ensuring maximum coverage and protection for the added colours.

Here is how it all looked when I started. 

Before we get there, the ceiling

I had to role the whole ceiling I used an 18" roller, which covered more, along with a brush and a 4" sponge roller to get to tight spots. Once I primed the ceiling I used a Wagner 130 paint sprayer

While this product saves time, it uses one-third more paint than rolling, so keep that in mind when providing a quote.

• This is the most crucial piece of advice you will ever receive! Use a laser beam for a precise guideline, bearing in mind that the height of the entire garage must be accurate. Thereafter, you apply your tape. I start with a 6" tape. Once you've completed it, you'll require some adhesive. 
• Spread the DAP over the 6" tape and the OSB wood every 8' to further prevent paint from leaking into your strip. Repeat this process until you have taped all the garage walls in this manner. To avoid overlaps when painting the new strip, I re-tape everything using 12-inch tape. When done well, this procedure will yield results that are above average.

How the tapping should look like

Once you apply the paint, how should it look?

You must slow down and take your time; there's no other way to do this. 

Results you want to achieve. 

However, the results you achieve will surpass average expectations, featuring crisp and sharp finished lines, making the experience extremely rewarding. Based on measurements, the lines appear proportional.

Regards,

Joseph F. Botelho

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