Tips for a Neater Paint Job: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

By Gary Wentz
9 tricks of the trade to protect against splatters and spills. You'll get finished faster with better results and less mess. Read an overview on tips for a neater paint job.
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Cover the Carpet With Canvas Drops
Canvas dropcloths are absolutely the best coverings for carpet. They’re easy to spread out, and unlike plastic, they stay put without tape. And they won’t cause your ladder to slip-slide on carpet. Just bunch them up a bit along walls and they’ll stay where you want them. Normal drips and splatter won’t soak through canvas, but heavy spills will. Pick up the dropcloths and scoop up spills with a broad putty knife or dustpan.

These dropcloths aren’t cheap, but you don’t have to cover the entire floor. My favorite drop is a long, narrow “runner” that I drag around the room as I go. A runner is also perfect for carpeted stairs; just fasten it to the steps with small nails so you don’t trip. A 4 x 15-ft. runner costs about $15.

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