How to Use a Drywall Knife as a Paint Shield

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February 8, 2023

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A drywall knife make a good, easy to use paint shield when painting adjoining surfaces with different colored paint. Simply hold the knife firmly against one surface while painting the adjacent surface. Then remove the drywall knife, wipe off any paint on it with a damp cloth, position it further down, and repeat.

Since drywall knives come in various lengths, smaller knives work great for painting around the panes of glass on window frames. Watch this video to find out more.

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Mitchell Layton

Mitchell Layton is a former professional mover who currently lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mitchell spent years packing and moving for REAL Rock N Roll Movers, a commercial and residential moving company based in Los Angeles that’s primarily staffed with up-and-coming musicians. That gave him plenty of experience navigating box trucks up and down the winding streets of LA. In addition to moving hundreds of happy customers into new homes and apartments all across Southern California, Mitchell has also performed corporate moves on company lots for Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, Universal Studios, Paramount, and more. After pouring blood, sweat, and tears into his profession, Mitchell has all the helpful tips you need for your next move.

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