All About Painting: Protecting

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• Trade Terms
• Introduction
• Tools and Materials Tape
• Masking and Covering Methods and Guidelines
• Cleanup

Vancouver's Best Painters: Protecting

TRADE TERMS

Containment: A term representing the various methods of sealing a work area to prevent the escape of dust, hazardous materials, or vapor to other areas or into the environment.

Dropcloths: Protective, reusable coverings made from cotton canvas or other absorbent material.

Masking: The protection of a surface or object by the application of paper or plastic film that is secured by masking tape or another adhesive. Also, the protection of a surface by the application of liquid masking or masking gel.

Tarps: An abbreviated term for tarpaulins (waterproof sheet material made from treated canvas or fiber-reinforced plastic,. Tarps usually have rope-reinforced edges that are fitted with grommets for tie-down purposes.