Finishing Tip #2: Fly Paper

Double-stick tape makes a great "fly paper" to prevent small parts from taking off when spraying, especially in the stronger slipstream of a spray gun.  Pictured here are the fillets used in both the shoe rail and railing of the Feb. 1, 2009 Stairwell posting.  The double-stick tape is most helpful when spraying the smallest of items such as buttons, plugs, washers, knobs, etc.