Remove Bottom Masking and Secure Ground Protection
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Spray Like a Pro: Garage Door Finish That Wows the Neighborhood
What happens here
Once the paint is completely dry, raise the garage door halfway and carefully pull the masking off the bottom edge. The instructor recommends using two rows of 9-inch masking paper for ground protection, noting that he typically doesn't use a drop cloth due to his spraying technique. However, for less experienced DIYers, he advises using a drop cloth and ensuring all masking and drop cloths are securely tacked down with tape. This is critical to prevent wind from lifting the paper or cloth and causing it to stick to any remaining wet paint, which could severely damage the finish.
Goal: Safely remove bottom masking and ensure proper ground protection during painting.
Tools and materials
- 9-inch Masking Paper — Protecting the ground from overspray
- Drop Cloth — Additional ground protection from overspray
- Masking Tape — Securing masking paper and for masking windows
- Masking Tool — Applying masking paper with tape efficiently
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