Project Ideas

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Turn any room into a work
of art with a technique that’s
easy to master and livens
up any room. When you’re
ready to create your
masterpiece, ScotchBlue
™
Painter’s Tape will help guide
your brush to a breathtaking,
professional finish.
Accent Frames & Chair Rail
Preparation
• Remove any wall hangings (pictures, nails, fixtures)
• Fill nail holes, then use sandpaper to smooth the wall
• Make sure wall is clean, dust-free and dry before you begin
Tools
- ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape Advanced
Delicate Surface with Edge-Lock™ Protector
- Paints, brush, roller & tray
- 5-in-1 tool/putty knife
- Tape measure
- Pencil & level
Use a tape measure and a
pencil to measure out and mark
the corners of each frame. Hint:
the corners will be for the outer
edge of each frame, so plan
your spacing accordingly.
Measure from the floor to the
desired height of your chair rail.
Make a small pencil mark, then
use a level and a pencil to draw
the top rail edge. Tape the rail
line. Hint: use tape to determine
the width of your chair rail.
Step by Step Guide
Paint the basecoat (the lightest
color) over the entire wall and
let it dry for 24 hours. Hint: this
will be the color of your accent
frames and chair rail.
Mask along trim, baseboards
and non-textured ceilings with
ScotchBlue
™
Painter’s Tape
Advanced Delicate Surface.
Step 1: Mask Trim
Step 5: Draw Outlines
Step 2: Paint Basecoat
Step 6: Mask Frames
Step 3: Mask Chair Rail
Step 7: Paint Frames
Step 4: Mark the Corners
Step 8: Remove Tape
Use a level and a pencil to
draw horizontal lines along the
top and bottom edges of each
frame. Then draw the vertical
lines to complete each frame.
Paint the wall outside of each
frame (red in the example). Then
paint the frame interiors (orange
in the example). Let paint dry for
24 hours.
Using the pencil lines as the
outside border, tape each frame.
Press down to seal the edges
of your tape, paying particular
attention to where the tape
overlaps. Hint: use a tape size
that matches your desired
frame width.
Remove tape at a 45° angle. If
adhesive begins to transfer, use
a 90° angle. If paint starts to lift,
use a sharp tool to cut along the
tape edge.