I always start with a strip of 1" and move up from there to the 2". I prefer to get precise in the corners and edges with the 1". A little hard to be accurate and precise with 2" tape. I like the plastic mask because it comes in 99" wide and is very handy when it comes to covering large open areas. But I use sheets, blankets, blankets, tarps, whatever. I had a local hotel that had a pile of bed spreads laying in the lobby during remodeling. They were all folded and washed. They were going to throw them out. I used them for many years to cover projects , motorcycles, tractors. and parts. Whatever I did not want CARC/paint over spray on. Today is Labor Day. Time for me to do some laboring. I have a shed I am fixing up and need to get completed so I have a nice clean confined area to store the motor scooters in for the winter. I am going to be using dura plate. Awesome stuff. Most versatile product I ever used. Have a Great Holiday. Do whatever it is you do for fun. Mow grass, cut/split wood, pull an engine. Whatever. Just enjoy doing it. It's a simple task.