Masking and Protection
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House Exterior Painting | Start to Finish
What happens here
Protect surrounding areas from overspray by carefully masking off windows, doors (especially the front door and any side doors), light fixtures, and covering plants and ground with drop cloths or paper. For the front door, remove it and its hardware for painting in a dedicated area, and cover the doorway opening with plastic sheeting to keep bugs out. Mask areas around light fixtures or remove them entirely if possible to ensure clean paint lines. Use cardboard shields or masking paper attached to poles to control overspray on adjacent surfaces or when painting tight corners.
Tools and materials
- Cardboard Shields N/A — Controlling overspray in specific areas
- Drop Cloths — Protecting ground and plants from paint
- Masking Tape 3M — Securing plastic sheeting and paper, creating clean lines
- Plastic Sheeting 3M — Covering windows, doors, and large non-painted areas
- Screwdriver/Drill — Removing light fixtures and door hardware