Polyethylene plastic sheeting has a range of usages in house maintenance. Primarily, it safeguards walls, floors and furnishings from paint or other liquids. It can also be utilized to seal doors and windows to prevent hazardous gases or materials from entering a space. There are a number of methods to securely seal plastic sheets so nothing can seep through the seams, however duct tape is a simple, practical and inexpensive way to seal two or more plastic sheets for your house task.

Preparing the first sheet

Lay your very first sheet down flat on a clean, dry surface. Cut a little piece of tape and tack one end of the sheet down to your surface area.

Spread out the sheet to guarantee it is down flat. Cut another piece of tape and tack it down to the other end of the sheet

Smooth out the sheet again to ensure it is totally flat. Adjust a piece of tape if needed.

Attaching the second sheet.

Set another sheet with 1 inch overlapping the edge of the very first piece. Spread the sheet flat and tack the 2 ends down-- the exact same method you did the first sheet.

Cut a piece of tape 1 foot long. Location the edge of the piece at the end of the sheet. Make sure half of the tape is lined up over each sheet.

Stretch it as far as it goes. Hold it somewhat above the surface of the sheet with one hand.

With your other hand, quickly swipe the piece of tape down onto the sheet. Smooth out any air bubbles that may appear.

Cut another piece of tape and overlap the edge on the edge of the first piece. Repeat steps 3 through 5 up until the 2 sheets are fully connected. Repeat sections 1 and 2 for as many sheets as required.

Covering things

Repeat steps 2 and 3 from area 2 and tape the sheets to the wall, floor, window, door or whatever needs to be covered.

If needed, add a 2nd strip of tape over the original piece to reinforce the bond.

Seal all corners and edges as essential. Include diagonal pieces of tape over each corner.