Mask the Door Properly

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Carefully mask the door to protect areas not intended for paint. Use 9-inch paper or plastic film along the edges where the door will meet other surfaces (like the frame). Secure this masking material with 1-inch tape, ensuring it's tacked down firmly. Proper masking is crucial to prevent paint from flipping up or overspray from reaching unintended areas. The speaker notes from experience that paper can flip up due to wind or spray gun pressure, bugs can land on wet paint, and cottonwood can stick to it, leading to imperfections. While working indoors minimizes environmental risks, securing the masking meticulously is still vital. Also, ensure the cut-outs for door handles or hinges are masked from underneath using tape to prevent overspray from going through the holes and getting onto the other side of the door.

Goal: Protect unintended areas from paint and prevent masking from lifting during spraying.