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Utilize Shields for Precision Edges

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How Pros Paint Exteriors Flawlessly With an Airless Sprayer

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For precise application on bottom edges, use a cardboard shield to block overspray from hitting the ground or footings. When working on corners, consider 'hand-doing' them (using a brush or roller) or employ a shield to create a clean, crisp line when spraying towards an adjacent wall. It is also crucial to remove any downspouts or other fixtures from the wall before spraying to ensure complete coverage and prevent paint from accumulating on them.

Goal: This step details using a physical shield, like cardboard, to protect adjacent surfaces and define sharp edges, especially at the bottom and corners of the painted area.

Tools and materials

  • Brush/Roller
  • Cardboard/Spray Shield
  • Paint Sprayer

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want to spray horizontally. Same here. I don't want to spray horizontally, you know, this way. The grain runs vertically, so I'm going to spray up and down. I don't like logical start and stops. I just shoot the bottom, you know, with my shield. So, I go along, do the bottom, and then I fill everything in using my shield, keep everything off the footings. I typically hand do my corners. Um, but then I'll shield use my cardboard shield like this to spray this direction. You definitely always want to remove your down spouts. I'm going to remove my down spouts after I shoot this video.

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