5 Misadventure Home Improvement Projects: The Role of Surface Protection

Home improvement projects can be a big and exciting endeavor. But let’s face it, not every project goes as planned. We’ve compiled five home improvement misadventures that highlight the importance of surface protection materials to keep your jobsite safe and damage-free.  

1. The Paint Disaster 

Painting a room can give it a fresh, vibrant look. However, when a can of paint accidentally tips over, it’s not just the floor that takes the hit. Paint splatters can reach and damage furniture, walls, and baseboards.  

When painting, we recommend protecting these surfaces that can easily get damaged during a paint job. Cover floors with a painter’s board or carpet film, cover furniture with plastic cloths, protect walls with masking film, and mask baseboards and door frames with paper for painting.  

2. The Bathroom Remodel Flood  

During bathroom renovations, anything that holds water regularly, like sinks, showers, or toilets, can be a threat. Water damage is no joke. If not done properly, your floor and walls could be forever water-damaged.  

When replacing bathroom fixtures, first and foremost turn off the water supply. Next, protect your floors and surfaces with a water-resistant floor protector such as Water Shield, Pro Shield, or Plasti Shield. These big rolls and sheets can be easily cut to fit small bathrooms during remodeling projects.  

3. The Kitchen Cabinet Catastrophe 

Installing kitchen cabinets is always an exciting, yet challenging task. Cabinets are heavy and bulky, making them easy to drop and potentially damage. When something this large is dropped, it’s not only the object that may face damage. Harm to your flooring or countertops could easily occur.  

When adding bulky cabinets to your home, install surface protectors to shield your floors, countertops, and windows. Surface Shields offers a wide range of floor protection options, carpet films, and window films that will prevent damage.  

4. The Deck Staining Fumble  

Staining a deck is a tedious task, that can quickly spiral into disaster. Lightweight stains can easily drip or splatter onto patio furniture, siding, and doors if not applied slowly and properly.  

When staining a deck, start by removing all patio furniture. Next, mask off the siding of your house with masking or kraft paper to prevent splatters. Begin staining in the furthest corner and work your way toward the stairs to avoid getting trapped. As an additional precaution, install a surface protector such as Pro Shield or Neo Shield at your door to reduce the chances of tracking in stain.  

5. The Drywall Fail  

Any type of drywall work quickly creates an enormous amount of dust and debris. And tackling a drywall project normally results in a fine layer of dust covering most surfaces.  

Dust barrier systems easily contain dust and debris from creeping into unwanted spaces. Additionally, you can place sticky mats outside of containment areas to prevent tracking throughout your home.  

Why Surface Protection Matters  

These potential misadventures highlight the importance of using surface protection materials during any home renovation project. Surface Shields offers a range of products designed to shield your home against clumsy spills and scratches that come with DIY projects. With the right protection, you can focus on the task at hand, knowing your floors, furniture, and other surfaces are safe from damage. Contact us today for assistance on your next project!