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- Pull Furniture away from the wall and out of the way\n
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- Move the furniture out of smaller rooms to give you more space to paint. Using Furniture Sliders<\/a> can help you to move the larger items out of the way. U-Haul offers large covers<\/a> for rooms large enough to keep the furniture inside. Compared to the flimsy plastics that many paint stores sell, the covers are a sturdier option. They\u2019re also available in different sizes so you can find the right ones for your furniture. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use Mover’s Stretch Plastic Wrap<\/a> to hold the covers on your furniture so they don\u2019t slip off while you paint. This is especially useful when painting the ceiling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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- Remove wall d\u00e9cor\n
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- To help protect your d\u00e9cor while it\u2019s out of the room, you can use a Quilted Pad<\/a> or Mirror & Picture Box.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Remember:<\/strong> Never slide your frames on their faces as this will result in scratches; always hold larger frames with two hands to avoid putting unnecessary stress on the corners. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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- Remove outlet plates (and tape over ones you can\u2019t)\n
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- Take the time to place all plates and screws into a plastic bag so everything stays together. Label these if you\u2019re working on multiple rooms at a time. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lay covers on the floor\n
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- To keep the covers from moving, use tape or heavy objects on the corners. Alternatively, you can use Carpet Film Protector<\/a> as a nonslip surface to protect the floor from paint. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Pro Tip:<\/strong> The Carpet Film Protector sticks to the floor and won\u2019t get blown away when the ac kicks on.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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- Tape the room just before you open the paint\n
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- Some people don\u2019t prep the room with the necessary tape before they start painting, causing them to stop painting halfway and finish taping. On the other side, some people will tape the room too soon which can increase the chances of the painter’s tape pulling color off the wall. The trick is to tape the room just before you start painting. This prep work can go quicker if you use a tool like the Tadpole Tape Cutter<\/a> to help cut the tape. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Pro Tip:<\/strong> To prevent the paint from drying to the tape, always remove the tape immediately after you\u2019re done painting. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Prepare For Long-term or Larger Projects: Extra Tips for Home Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Some people don\u2019t prep the room with the necessary tape before they start painting, causing them to stop painting halfway and finish taping. On the other side, some people will tape the room too soon which can increase the chances of the painter’s tape pulling color off the wall. The trick is to tape the room just before you start painting. This prep work can go quicker if you use a tool like the Tadpole Tape Cutter<\/a> to help cut the tape. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Tape the room just before you open the paint\n
- To keep the covers from moving, use tape or heavy objects on the corners. Alternatively, you can use Carpet Film Protector<\/a> as a nonslip surface to protect the floor from paint. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Remove outlet plates (and tape over ones you can\u2019t)\n
- To help protect your d\u00e9cor while it\u2019s out of the room, you can use a Quilted Pad<\/a> or Mirror & Picture Box.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Remove wall d\u00e9cor\n
- Move the furniture out of smaller rooms to give you more space to paint. Using Furniture Sliders<\/a> can help you to move the larger items out of the way. U-Haul offers large covers<\/a> for rooms large enough to keep the furniture inside. Compared to the flimsy plastics that many paint stores sell, the covers are a sturdier option. They\u2019re also available in different sizes so you can find the right ones for your furniture. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n