Step 2: Set the Row Spacing

laying the first row of painter's tape on a table surface
Photo: Wendell T. Webber
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Use the centerpoint to place your first piece of tape, lining up one edge along the diameter and keeping it taut. The ends of the tape can overlap the lip of the table by a few inches.

Tip:
If you're worried about keeping the tape straight, place a yardstick along the diameter, weight it down, and use it to line up the first piece of tape.
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    • 3-inch painter's tape
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    • plastic putty knife plus extra for graining comb
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    • mini-roller
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