Paint guard device

Abstract

A device for guarding against the placement of paint in unwanted areas during painting, including an elastomeric body having a butt edge and a feather edge opposite the butt edge for cutting in a line defining the boundary of a painted area. A handle is formed integrally with, or attached at one of its ends to, the butt edge of the elastomeric body, and projects from the body. Embedded within the elastomeric body are a plurality of flexible reinforcing elements, which elements can be bent, along with the elastomeric body, to retain the elastomeric body in a curved configuration so that the feather edge thereof, in conforming to such curvature, can be used for cutting in an area lying in a curved geometric surface. The flexible reinforcing elements preferably extend transversely across the elastomeric body, as well as lengthwise therein. A protective and straightening metallic sheath is provided for sliding encasement of the feather edge of the elastomeric body, and assures that that edge can be retained in a straight configuration lying in a single plane, and is protected when not in use.

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