Pro tip: Test your masking tape on a scrap piece before trusting it on trim
I learned this the hard way when I tried to paint the edges of my door frames last month. I used a new brand of tape that claimed to be 'super adhesive' and just peeled it right on. After finishing one side, I pulled the tape off and found a wavy, bleeding line of paint everywhere! It looked like a toddler did the job. I had to sand down the mess and start over, which wasted a whole afternoon. To make it worse, I accidentally knocked over the paint can while frustrated, splattering my shoes. Now I always stick a bit of tape on some wood and paint over it to check. Trust me, a two-minute test can save you from a huge headache!