Shield Material

Cache

Just got done helping with a new construction spray. I'm not very good with a gun or brush so I was assigned to the shield (ie. big piece of cardboard). The house was pretty big and I ended up going through several shields as the latex paint would get them soft and they would start bowing like crazy.

Any recommendations on a better shield to use in the future. Preferably with a long handle to save my sore shoulders on high ceilings. Some type of thin plastic would be nice to so that it would hold its shape and the edge would clean easier.

Thanks guys.

ModernStyle

they sell them at most paint stores.

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WisePainter

I'm not sure what to say...

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Cache

I know. Probably a dumb question, but I'm not a painter. The guy I was helping just uses cardboard. I didn't want to criticize the way he works, but it was getting pretty annoying. I'd seen the metal 36"x9" shields, but one of the guys who was spraying woulda sprayed right past a 9" shield. Maybe if I was holding a smaller shield he woulda been more careful.

Workaholic

They sell them at almost al paint stores, thin metal or plastic with a handle.
Now Cache, you seem to be getting pretty hands on with your painters. Is that same job where it was a spray walls only? The painter has turned the builder into his helper? Damn everytime i am spraying, GC's and other trades go running.

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Sean

Cache

Sorry, shoulda been more clear. I was looking for something more like 48"x18". The only shields I've seen are just 9".

Yeah, same job. Ended up backrolling walls. I explained before. Painter is family member. We are really close as family members and I think he does pretty good work when all is said and done. An idiot like me can't really tell the difference between a great paint job and a good paint job. Now that things are slow, I've been getting my hands dirty a bit more often, but I was never one of the hands off GCs to begin with. My operation isn't big enough for me not to get down and dirty. I'm very hands on when it comes to framing and finish carpentry. New to painting though. Already seems that it would be tough to make money in New Construction Painting.

Anyway, I try not to be critical of his work, but things like that really annoy me. But then, if I was holding a 9" shield and one of his guys woulda shot paint on the ceiling anyway, then I woulda been like, "why the %$# am I holding up this shield"?

rbsremodeling

I think the paint fumes are getting to you

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WisePainter

I am now completely speechless.

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Workaholic

Yep here is a link for that kind, they range from 24" - 48"
http://www.thepaintstore.com/SearchR...=spray+shields

Aww come on i know you got something to say.

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Sean

Cache

My town is not very big either. There are quite a few "ground up" builders here. It's not uncommon here for a GC to only sub out:

Plumbing
Electric
HVAC
Paint
Flooring
Masonry

I guess in bigger cities the GC simply coordinates the build, but we only have about 6 of those types here. Most guys I know are pretty hands on with:
Survey/Grading/Excavation
Concrete
Rough Framing
Roofing
Windows/Doors/Tyvec
Siding
Finish Carpentry/Stairs
Sometimes Flooring
Sometimes Cabinets

Cache

Sorry, didn't realize I was so clueless. I'll try harder to be more intelligent next time.

Cache

That's what I was talking about. I've seen plenty of those, but there were all just 36"x9". I was wanting something larger in both directions.

rbsremodeling

We are gonna poke fun at ya. But take it in stride. If you can take the hits you will learn a lot.

It is just hard for a professional like Wise that does it for a living to read what you write and not get a bit upset. Its the nature of the beast.

Be like a duck let rolled down your back. We are gonna help you but, its no fun unless we can taunt you a bit

It was a retard question though

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Workaholic

Use 2 shields that are the 48" type, or turn the pressure down or hold the gun closer to the shield. It is painting improvise.

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Cache

Doh!!!!

rbsremodeling

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camaroman2125

Like others have said just take it in stride and if you can come out on the other end, you'll learn quite a bit from these guys. My dad is the same way you are, he does all of the finish carpentry in his homes. That's what he started out doing for my grandfather. He also helped me when I was painting the houses. Hey it was free labor for me

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tcleve4911

Aluminum flashing or coil stock screwed to a scrap of 1x works great in a pinch................cheaper too

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Wolfgang

Try using laminate (Formica) scraps. Usually cabinet shops and suppliers have all sorts and sizes of scraps laying around. Keep a 5 of water, sponge, and some old towels around. Just wipe it off and dry it as needed. Appreciate your skill level honesty and the ability to put up with the good natured crap here. Wise means no harm.

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