Use and Care Manual

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Not all painting projects are

the same. The type of painter’s

tape you should use, and

how you prep for painting will

vary from room to room and

surface to surface. Textured

ceilings, bathrooms and

accent walls present unique

challenges but with these tips,

your ﬁnished project will look

like it was done by a pro.

Step-By-Step Guide:

General Usage

Remove the tape at a 45-degree

angle, and at a moderate speed.

Just pull the tape back on itself. If

adhesive sticks to the surface, try a

90-degree angle. If paint is pulling

up with the tape, try scoring the

edge of the tape with a razor blade

before pulling further.

Pull tape off the roll a few feet

at a time. Lay it onto surface

depressions. Press down as you go.

Avoid stretching the tape; this can

cause it to lift up or break.

(Steps continued on next page)

Make sure you’re using the best

tape for the job. Check out our

Tape Selector Chart to see which

ScotchBlue

™

Painter’s Tape best

suits your project.

Clean the surface, and make sure

it is dry and dust-free. This will help

the tape stick properly.

Secure the tape by pressing the

edge down with a flexible putty

knife or 5-in-1 tool. If the surface is

textured, seal the edge of the tape

with the existing base color of the

wall. This will prevent the new paint

color from seeping under the tape.

Good masking is the key to

sharp, professional paint lines

and an overall neat, ﬁnished

look. A great paint job begins

with knowing which tape to

use, how to mask properly

and how to remove the tape.

It also can help avoid rework

by preventing paint drips,

spatters and accidental

brush strokes.

Mask Like a Pro

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
General Usage Not all painting projects are the same. The type of painter’s tape you should use, and how you prep for painting will vary from room to room and surface to surface. Textured ceilings, bathrooms and accent walls present unique challenges but with these tips, your finished project will look like it was done by a pro. Mask Like a Pro Step-By-Step Guide: Good masking is the key to sharp, professional paint lines and an overall neat, finished look.
PAGE 2
General Usage Importance of Scoring A little patience and preparation will help you avoid peeling away paint when you take off your painter’s tape. 1 2 Any latex paint can lift off the surface if you try to remove the tape before the paint is thoroughly dry (see paint manufacturer dry times on can). For clean removal, use a flexible putty knife or 5-in-1 tool and score along the edge of the tape. This will help break the paint bond between the wall and tape edge.
PAGE 3
General Usage Textured Surface Nobody wants over-splash when painting — here’s how to avoid getting paint where you don’t want it. This tip is particularly useful when you are masking textured ceilings or walls. 1 2 3 The secret to preventing painting mistakes on textured surfaces is to use a thin strip of caulking to seal your tape. Start by applying ScotchBlueTM Painter’s Tape Original Multi-Surface directly to the ceiling.
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Tape Selector Chart A successful painting project requires the right tools, including a tape designed for your project. ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape Delicate Surface enables precise paint lines when used on smooth surfaces. ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape Original Multi-Surface works well on light textured surfaces. Both tapes are UV-resistant and can be used in direct sunlight. To use the chart: Determine the surface texture of the area you will be masking, not painting.