Protecting Carpet When Painting Baseboards

Now take a putty knife or 5 in 1 tool and start working at one end and push the tape down.

Protecting carpet when painting baseboards.

Of tape running past the carpet that overlaps onto the baseboard. To better protect the carpet run another strip of packing tape next to the first and add a tarp to avoid paint splatters which will happen no matter how careful you are. There typically is a decent gap between the baseboard and the carpet that you will see once you are able to push down the carpet and push back the packing tape. Unscrew and remove any vent covers or grilles that cover air ducts along the.

The real trick to protecting the carpet and keeping it away from the baseboard while you paint it is in how you tape off the carpet. 1 place the paint shield in between the baseboard and the carpet. To keep carpet safe lay down masking or packing tape and slide it under your baseboard with a putty knife to prevent drips. Leave about a 1 4 in.

Taking steps to protect the carpet while you prep and paint the baseboard trim can prevent damage to the carpet. You can use a paint guard or metal sheet if you want an added layer of protection. Angle it so it pulls the carpet fibers away and gives you enough space to insert your paint brush follow the same process as above wash dry prime paint.