{"id":9383,"date":"2020-06-04T10:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trimaco.wpengine.com\/?p=9383"},"modified":"2021-06-30T12:20:02","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T16:20:02","slug":"how-to-protect-surfaces-using-a-hand-masker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trimaco.com\/es\/blog\/how-to-protect-surfaces-using-a-hand-masker\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Surfaces Using a Hand Masker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before jumping into your fresh new gallon of paint, take the time to prep your space with the appropriate products, such as surface protectors, plastic sheeting, drop cloths and general-purpose masking paper. Protecting your surfaces with reliable materials will save you time and money in the long run.<\/p>\n

One of the most common ways to protect doors, windows, baseboards, and door jambs is to mask off the areas with tape and masking paper or masking film. For best results, explore these tips and tricks to properly use a hand masker<\/a> and masking products. <\/p>\n

Choose your Masking Products<\/h2>\n

First things first, choose your masking products. Trimaco offers a handful of options that are great for all types of jobs. Here are our recommendations:<\/p>\n

Brown or Green Masking Paper:<\/strong> Trimaco offers both brown general purpose masking paper<\/a> and premium green masking paper options<\/a>. Brown Masking Paper is ideal for water-based materials, while Green Masking Paper is for water oil-based materials.<\/p>\n

Masking Film:<\/strong> Masking film is a great option to protect windows. Trimaco\u2019s Premium Masking Film<\/a> is treated with a unique formula that attracts overspray and reduces flaking. Bonus\u2013this masking product will cling to surfaces, making the application process much easier.<\/p>\n

Painter\u2019s Tape:<\/strong> Whether you choose masking paper or film, you\u2019ll need a good painter\u2019s tape to keep your surface protector in place. We recommend Trimaco\u2019s BluEdge\u00ae Painting Tape.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tape & Drape:<\/strong> This pre-taped masking film<\/a> takes the hassle out of loading two products into a hand masker.<\/p>\n

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Load your Hand Masker<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t be intimidated by a hand masker! Maskers are easy to load, easy to use, and will cut your prep time in half. Follow these easy steps to properly load your Trimaco hand masker:<\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. Snap the paper and plastic blade into place onto the masker. You\u2019ll need to line up the grooves with your desired tape width. As a rule of thumb, you want the blade to extend beyond the paper and tape. If using the plastic blade It\u2019s a good idea to keep the blade guard in place. This blade is very sharp!<\/li>\n
  2. Once your blade is in place, load your hand masker with your choice of masking paper. The paint masking paper should be positioned so it rolls out over the top of the roll. <\/li>\n
  3. Lastly, load your painter\u2019s tape. Similar to the masking paper, load the tape so that it pulls from on top of the roll. Pull out roughly 2-inches of tape and place under the catch and onto the top of the paper. Apply pressure so the tape is sticking to the edge of the paper. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Mask & Protect<\/h2>\n

    Tape off all of the room’s trim, baseboards, and windows. Take your time and be precise during this step to ensure clean lines, especially if you have different drywall textures. <\/p>\n

    Using your loaded hand masker dispenser, begin masking the following areas:<\/p>\n