HB42 CoverLay Review – Floor Protector 

HB42 CoverLay is a floor protector that you can use as an alternative to traditional dust sheets or Roll & Stroll when decorating a room. It is bought online by the roll and consists of a fleece fibre type material on one side, and a plastic liner on the other.

I’m a painter and decorator, and most of my work is in occupied homes. However, I tend to spray parts of almost every job I carry out — usually ceilings and woodwork. I was using Roll & Stroll with dust sheets over the top to protect floors, but it wasn’t ideal. I found it took quite a long time to cover an entire room, and then the dust sheets would slide all over the place while I was working.

Introducing HB42 CoverLay

I’ve been using HB42 CoverLay for a while now, and it’s a much better alternative. It’s easy to cut and takes far less time to put down than Roll & Stroll. You simply roll out as many lengths as you need to cover the floor, then tape the joins together. CoverLay also seems to grip the floor slightly, meaning I’m not constantly kicking it around while I’m painting.

I’ve never had an issue with paint seeping through HB42 CoverLay, even when I’ve had the occasional spill. Another great feature is how quickly the fleece absorbs paint. You really notice it when walking in and out of a room, as you don’t need to worry about transferring wet paint from the CoverLay through the rest of the house.

HB42 CoverLay is a little pricey, but it’s also reusable. I don’t even remove the masking tape — I simply fold the whole lot up at the end of a job, then roll it back out on the next one and adjust the cuts to suit the room.

It’s so much easier than the rigmarole I used to go through with Roll & Stroll! I normally get three or four uses out of each sheet of CoverLay before binning it and opening a new roll.

For more information, visit – www.hb42.co.uk/

Review Summary

FAQs

What do decorators use to protect the floor?

Decorators tend to use different types of covering to protect the floor while working. Dust sheets, clear plastic, cardboard rolls, HB42 CoverLay etc are all carried in a Decorator’s van. Different types of floor protection suit different jobs and flooring types.

What is the best way to protect the floor whilst painting?

Dust sheets are a good way to protect a floor when decorating. Some people use clear plastic film first, and then lay dust sheets on top. HB42 CoverLay is the best of both worlds.

What is the alternative to dust sheets?

The Best alternative to dust sheets is HB42 CoverLay. It doesn’t slide, paint won’t seep through it, but it absorbs every drop you spill. It also cushions the floor, so you’re less likely to damage it if you drop tools.

How to protect wood floor when painting skirting boards?

Dust sheets can be a nightmare when you’re painting skirting boards. They can flick bits of dust against your wet paint. You can use masking tape between floor and skirting boards, and then use a sheet of cardboard or HB42 CoverLay to scoot along with.