Instructions / Assembly

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Plaid Design and the BLUE color
of the tape are trademarks of 3M.
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TM
The Right Tape for the Job
Good masking is the key to clean, professional paint lines. ScotchBlue
™
Painter’s
Tapes are specially designed for optimum performance when used correctly. For
an extra edge, look for tapes with Edge-Lock
™
Paint Line Protector. This advanced
technology helps keep paint out and produces super sharp lines for brilliant looks
and unlimited ways to transform your space.
Heavy Texture* (knock-down¹)
Light Texture (orange peel²)
No Texture (smooth)
Fresh Paint (24 hours)
Ceiling Tiles & Grids
Paneling
Vinyl Coated Wallpaper, Borders
Walls & Ceilings
Baseboards, Window & Door Trim
Finished, Engineered Hardwood
Unfinished Hardwood
Carpet
Marble, Slate, Stone, Concrete
Vinyl, Laminate
Floors
Cabinets—Heavy Grain Wood
Cabinets—Smooth Grain Wood
Cabinets—Paper or Veneer Laminates
Countertops, Tile, Caulk
Hardware, Glass, Porcelain
Other Interior Surfaces
Exterior Surfaces
ScotchBlue
TM
Tape Selector
Select the area & surface type to
find the right tape for the job.
Original
Multi-Use
Multi-Surface
Delicate
Surfaces
For a variety of
different textured
surfaces
For painted or
lightly textured
surfaces
For freshly painted
non-textured
surfaces
Heavy Grain Wood
Smooth Grain Wood
Vinyl, Aluminum, Metal
Brick, Block, Stone, Concrete
Hardware, Glass
Trim (vinyl, metal, wood)
Siding (vinyl, wood, non-rough clapboard)
None of the ScotchBlue
™
Painter’s Tapes are
recommended for use on lacquered surfaces.
Don’t Stretch It
When masking any surface,
pull tape off the roll a few feet
at a time. Avoid stretching the
tape, as this can cause it to lift
up or break.
Get Extra Sharp Lines
Seal your tape edges with
a thin layer of base coat
paint. This prevents seepage
and gives you extra sharp,
professional paint lines.
Tape Tips
Score When Removing
Remove tape at a 90-degree
angle. To prevent paint lift, use
a sharp tool to gently “score”
or cut along the tape edge.
Seal Tapes Edges
Use a flexible putty knife or
5-in-1 tool to press down the
edges of your tape. This helps
the tape adhere better, so you
can get sharper paint lines.
*Once you select a tape, please test compatibility before use, as results may vary.
1 Knock-down is a drywall finishing technique in which the surface is mottled with watered-down joint compound
2 Orange peel is a bumpy, textured surface resembling that of an orange peel
Find additional painting techniques and learn more about masking a variety of surfaces at ScotchBlue.com.