# How to Use a Paint Shield for Carpet
If you want to paint trim in a carpeted room, you'll quickly find that nappy carpet fibers pose a problem. Carpet can't be protected with normal painter's tape, and painting near unprotected carpeting is tricky for even experienced painters. Paint shields, also called "paint guards" or "edge guards," are a good solution for protecting your carpet as you paint. Paint shields can add a little more time to the task.
Things You'll Need
- Paint shield
- Fast-drying latex paint
- Foam brush
- Blow-dryer
- Fans
Instructions
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Slide the long flat metal edge of the paint shield into the corner between the trim and the carpet.
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Press the paint shield downward, into the carpet fibers. Your goal is to push back the fibers, leaving only the trim exposed for easy painting. The paint shield should be firmly jammed into the base of the trim, providing a tight seal between the trim and the paint shield.
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Paint the trim using fast-drying latex paint and a foam brush. Foam brushes provide thinner coats of coverage, less likely to drip as you paint, further protecting the carpet from accidental paint splotches. Thin coats also dry faster than thick coats.
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Remove the paint shield after the paint dries.
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