Project Ideas

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This classic-element of style is
a simple and cost-effective way
to add drama, dimension and
personality to any room. With
ScotchBlue
™
Painter’s Tape
and your favorite color palette,
you can transform an ordinary
space into an extraordinary
experience for you, your family
and your friends.
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 completely dry
Tools
- ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape Advanced
Delicate Surface with Edge-Lock™ Protector
- Paints, brush, roller & tray
- T-square
- Tape measure
- Pencil & level
- Cardboard / tackboard
Step by Step Guide
Diamond Pattern
Paint the basecoat (the lighter
color) over the entire wall and let
it dry for 24 hours.
Step 1: Mask Trim
Step 5: Extend Pattern
Step 2: Paint Basecoat
Step 6: Mask Diamonds
Step 3: Create Template
Step 7: Paint Dark Color
Step 4: Start Pattern
Step 8: Remove Tape
Use cardboard to create a
diamond-shaped template for
your pattern.
Measure and mark the center
of your wall. Align the tip of your
template with the center spot
you just marked, then lightly
trace an outline of the template.
Continue the pattern and finish
two complete rows, using a
T-square to check your angles.
Use a straight edge to extend
the lines and finish tracing
pattern over the entire wall.
Paint every other diamond
with the darker color. For each
diamond, start at the tape edge
and move toward the center.
Let paint dry for at
least 24 hours.
Tape the outside edge of every
other diamond. Press down to
seal all edges of the tape.
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
painted tape edge.
Mask along trim, baseboards
and non-textured ceilings with
ScotchBlue
™
Painter’s Tape
Advanced Delicate Surface.