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HOW TO PREPARE A ROOM FOR PAINTING

NOTE: FrogTape was designed for use with latex paints for interior/exterior home painting projects. If you wish to use FrogTape in another

application you must test before use. Please see the tape core or the FAQ section of FrogTape.com for more information.

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Here are some basic tips to help you prepare for your

painting project.

Clear out the room as much as possible. Anything you cannot

take out can be placed in the center of the room and covered with

plastic or drop cloths.

Scrape and sand any loose of flaky paint with paint scrapers or sand paper. If necessary, sand to the

bare surface until the surface is smooth.

Using a putty knife and spackle, fill in all holes, cracks and imperfections. After the spackle has

dried, sand again to smooth the surface. Repeat as necessary.

Wipe down walls and trim with rags to remove dust and loose particles. Dust and vacuum up and

debris that remains.

Remove all outlet plates, switch plates and air vent covers. Using FrogTape Multi-Surface painter’s

tape, mask around molding, windows, and doors and any switch or fixture that wasn’t removed.

-- Use caution when masking over or around outlets.

-- Apply FrogTape so that the edge is flush against the surface to be painted and then press

down alond the tape edges with a putty knife or 5-in-1 tool to help ensure a good seal.

Cover your floor with drop cloths or plastic to protect from any paint splatter.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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® HOW TO PREPARE A ROOM FOR PAINTING Here are some basic tips to help you prepare for your painting project. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Clear out the room as much as possible. Anything you cannot take out can be placed in the center of the room and covered with plastic or drop cloths. 3 Scrape and sand any loose of flaky paint with paint scrapers or sand paper. If necessary, sand to the bare surface until the surface is smooth. 4 Using a putty knife and spackle, fill in all holes, cracks and imperfections.
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® HOW TO APPLY There are no special techniques or methods that you need to use with FrogTape. Here are some general tips for applying painter’s tape to trim or other surfaces. Applying Painter’s Tape: 1 Clean the surface to be masked. Make sure it is dust-free and dry. 2 If the surface has been recently painted, make sure the paint has cured. Please refer to the FAQ page of FrogTape.com for more information about cured paint.
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® HOW TO REMOVE There are no special techniques or methods that you need to use with FrogTape. Here are some general tips for removing painter’s tape from trim or other surfaces. Removing Painter’s Tape: 1 Remove the tape immediately after you are finished painting. This will help prevent paint from bridging over the tape and tearing when you remove it. When latex paint begins to dry, it becomes rubbery (like a rubber band) and has a tendency to pull.
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® HOW TO TAPE ON A TEXTURED SURFACE If your surface is lightly textured, using a specialized technique may not be necessary. Be sure to firmly press the tape edges down using a putty knife or 5-in-1 tool. It’s always a good idea to test your taping skills before taping off and painting an entire room. Getting a clean line on a texture surface with FrogTape alone can be tricky. It is vitually impossible to fill in all of the nooks and crannies that a texture surface has.