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How to protect floors when painting
Use a canvas drop cloth to cover your floors if you have carpet.
Canvas drop cloths are the best option to cover carpet flooring because they are easy to spread out. They also catch most drips and splatters.

+ Keep shoes and other delicate fabrics out of the way when painting. Shoes and other delicate fabrics are liable to wash all of the paint out of your walls.; + To use, simply unfold them and spread them across your carpet. You can reuse canvas drop cloths for many painting projects.; + However, you may have to re-stain them frequently because there are stains on the wall or your floors are difficult to clean. A canvas drop cloth will keep your paint from dripping and staining your floor.; + When using a canvas drop cloth, you also have the option of attaching a piece of cardboard to your floor. That way, you don't have to cover doorways or any other openings, such as windows.;
To use, simply unfold them and spread them across your carpet. You can reuse canvas drop cloths for many painting projects.