You would be surprised at what angle and speed paint drops will fly through the room to land on a new couch or carpet. Many paint accidents stem from tapping the inside of a paint can with the brush as it's taken out of the can with a load of paint on it, rolling the ceiling and walls, just plain sloppiness with an overloaded brush or having a paint can tip over while on a ladder.
You can use drop sheets but these will allow any dust created from sanding to reach and settle on the furniture. Once you have the furniture covered with plastic, you'll want to cover the floor using drop sheets since these have pores and are thick enough to hold any spilled paint until it is wiped up and will allow smaller paint drops to dry.
Using plastic to protect the floor/carpet means there is nothing to absorb the paint spills/drops leaving you subject to tracking paint onto uncovered areas while creating a work hazard because of its slippery surface.
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Painting Mistake #1
Not taking the time to cover all the furniture
This is the most expensive mistake of all according to paint related insurance claims. Making sure the floor and all belongings are protected is the wisest element of preparing for any paint job. The best way to protect a room is to cover your furnishings with a layer of plastic making sure you tape any overlapping seams together
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5 Painting Mistakes:
Not Covering Furniture - Buying Bargain Paint - Latex Over an Oil Based - Masking & Taping - Buying More Paint
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