Extend and Secure Masking Film Downwards

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Masking With A 3M Hand Masker

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What happens here

With the top edge of the 3M 72-inch masking film secured, carefully pull the plastic film downwards to fully cover the entire window pane. The film is designed to expand and cover a large area. Once the film is extended, use individual pieces of 3M 1-inch 2020 masking tape to tack down the sides of the masking film to the vertical window frames. The presenter suggests securing the film about three-quarters of the way down the window on both sides. This intermediate tacking helps to prevent the plastic from flapping or moving, especially in windy conditions, ensuring the film remains in place during painting. Finally, gather any excess masking film at the bottom of the window, fold it neatly, and secure it by applying a strip of 3M 1-inch 2020 masking tape along the bottom edge, adhering it to the window frame or windowsill.

Goal: Cover the entire window pane and secure the film

Tools and materials

3M Hand Masker 3M — Dispensing small pieces of tape for tacking
3M 2020 Masking Tape 3M — Tacking the film to the sides and securing the bottom edge
3M 72-inch Masking Film 3M — Covering the window glass

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And then you're going to cut your masking. And now your plastic set at the top of the window. Now you're going to pull it down. And we'll begin masking the sides of the windows now. And I typically go down about 3/4 of the way down the window. And I'm going to pull it and tack it onto the window. I like to tack it on the sides about 3/4 of the way down in case it's windy so the plastic doesn't blow around. Now I'm going to take my tape and begin running edges. Now I'm going to make sure that my masking the plastic is actually is attached to the tape. And if it's not attached to the tape in some areas or there's some holes, missing spots, you can just fill them in. Or if you cut your masking a little bit too short, just add another row of tape. And then on the bottom, I'm going to take and tuck the extra max matt extra plastic up. So you fold it up and then tack the bottom down and mask the bottom. Check your corners. Make sure there's no leaks, any holes in the plastic where paint can get through from your sprayer. Make sure it's secure all the way around. And that's how you go about masking a window to get ready to spray the body of the house. Here's a little

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