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Utilize Specialized Cutting Tools

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Best Tools to Mask Fast When Painting New Construction | Paint Life Supply Co.

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To achieve sharp cuts when masking corners or details, the presenter demonstrates using a two-edge knife with a sharp, switchable blade. For cutting larger sections of plastic sheeting used to cover door jambs, a snap knife with a long blade is recommended as it's more efficient than a shorter two-edge knife.

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  • Snap Knife

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comes to cutting like sharp corners and stuff, I typically have a two-edge knife that has a blade. I always switch that blade out and have a nice sharp blade. I have a second blade with me and this could you'll sufface for just the one blade. This is used for cutting the plastic for door jambs. You need something with a long blade to be able to cut through your plastic. This one makes it a little bit difficult if you're just trying to use a two-edge knife um to do it. So, I typically have

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