How to Protect Floors Before Painting

By: Kelly Patrick

May 13, 2020

protecting floors before painting

Protecting floors before any painting job is an essential part of the project and should always be the first step taken. To add proper floor protection during a painting project, follow the three steps below:

Clean the surface of the floor
Completely cover the floor with plastic
Tape down the edges of the plastic covering

This video showcases the steps above with full details and visual examples of how to properly and safely protect your floor during an interior painting project. 

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