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Apply Plastic Sheeting to Top

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Fastest Way to Mask Windows for Painting | Pro Tips from The Idaho Painter

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Position the M3000 hand masker at the top of the window frame. Dispense the tape and plastic, ensuring the tape is placed approximately 1/2 inch from the window pane itself. This small gap is intentional, as caulk will be applied in this area and painted, which is crucial for longevity as unpainted caulk tends to collect dust and dirt over time. Firmly press the tape to tack it onto the surface. As you near the end of the top edge, estimate the required length, tear the plastic and tape from the masker, and then smooth down the entire top edge to create a secure seal.

Goal: Using the hand masker, apply the plastic sheeting and tape along the top interior edge of the window frame, allowing a small margin for caulk application.

Tools and materials

  • Blue Painter's Tape
  • Ladder
  • M3000 Hand Masker
  • Plastic Sheeting

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Just going to get it up here. Pull it out. Get it about a/ inch from the window right there. I'm just going to tack it up. I'm trying to leave some of my caulking exposed. Caulking should always be painted. Otherwise, it's going to collect dust and dirt over time. When I get close to the end, I'm kind of going to estimate where I need to tear it and then tear it off, put my masker either in my back pocket or on my ladder. Going to run

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