In what order should I paint a room to minimize taping?
Always start with the ceiling, intentionally overlapping onto the walls.
When and where should I use tape?
The answer depends on your skill as a painter. Ideally you combine a high quality brush with good painting skills and would not need to tape the top of the walls. If your painting skills are rusty or somewhat challenged then of course you'll want to tape the ceiling carefully. Do no attempt to place tape on any area that has not not fully cured/dried - at least 24 hours.
What about taping along the top edge of the baseboards?
This should always be done, by novice or professional to achieve top notch results.
Is the green tape (a/k/a Frog tape) really better?
Yes, it is. Masking tape is the least costly, but paint routinely bleeds through it and it frequently tears or sticks too well to the surface (which can create a new set of problems). Blue painters tape is better, but has the same issues. The green tape creates a seal that prevents bleed through. The key is to apply the tape carefully and precisely, making certain to press hard along the edge to create a tight fitting bond. The tape that you use should never be left until "some other time" to be removed. Once the paint is dry you risk pulling up the fresh paint with the tape.
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