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9 Genius Tricks for Your Easiest-Ever Paint Job

October 2, 2023 · 7 min read
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4. Wrap it up

You can use aluminum foil for many things, not just for wrapping food. For instance, using aluminum foil is among the genius painting tricks that can help you make less of a mess during the process.

If you’re painting a door or a cabinet, keeping paint off the hardware and doorknob can be tricky. Though painter’s tape is the most common for this job, aluminum foil is a quick, inexpensive, and easy way to ensure that the paint doesn’t end up where you don’t want it.

Wrap a bit of foil around the hardware and knobs to protect them from paint drips, and save your painter’s tape for door frames and baseboards, where those straight blue edges are far more vital.

Keep reading to discover other genius painting tricks!

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