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Mask Vertical Wall Edges

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Protecting walls from overspray. #overspray #paintingtips #howto #handytips #painter

What happens here

Begin by masking the vertical edges of the wall that is adjacent to the surface to be painted. The goal is to create a 'dam' or 'shield' to deflect any paint overspray. Attach a long strip of masking paper to the wall using painter's tape, ensuring a straight and secure line along the edge of the area you want to protect. The paper should extend from the top of the wall down to the floor, covering the entire vertical surface. The video shows the use of a masking machine that dispenses paper with an attached strip of green painter's tape, making this process more efficient.

Goal: Create a vertical paint shield to prevent overspray on the adjacent wall.

Tools and materials

  • Masking machineDispensing masking paper with attached tape simultaneously for efficiency
  • Painter's tapeSecuring masking paper to the wall
  • Masking paperCreating a physical barrier against paint overspray

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I'm gonna be shooting face here. This could end up shooting down this wall. So, same thing. I want to create a dam, a shield, right here. That's gonna deflect any overspray from carrying down this wall. Contact the carpet. Same thing I'm gonna put it right here. So, they got it.

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