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Selecting the Right ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape

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.


ScotchBlue™ Tape Selector

Select the area & surface type to find the right tape for the job.

None of the ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tapes are recommended for use on lacquered surfaces.

Original
Multi-Use

For a variety of different textured surfaces

Multi-Surface

For painted or lightly textured surfaces

Delicate Surfaces

For freshly painted non-textured surfaces

Walls & Ceilings
Heavy Texture* (knock-down¹)
Light Texture (orange peel²)
No Texture (smooth)
Fresh Paint (24 hours)
Ceiling Tiles & Grids
Paneling
Vinyl Coated Wallpaper, Borders
Baseboards, Window & Door Trim
Heavy Grain Wood
Smooth Grain Wood
Vinyl, Aluminum, Metal
Floors
Finished, Engineered Hardwood
Unfinished Hardwood
Carpet
Marble, Slate, Stone, Concrete
Vinyl, Laminate
Other Interior Surfaces
Cabinets - Heavy Grain Wood
Cabinets - Smooth Grain Wood
Cabinets - Paper or Veneer Laminates
Countertops, Tile, Caulk
Hardware, Glass, Porcelain
Exterior Surfaces
Brick, Block, Stone, Concrete
Hardware, Glass
Trim (vinyl, metal, wood)
Siding (vinyl, wood, non-rough clapboard)

*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
*Learn more about masking on textured surfaces, click here.
**None of the ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tapes are recommended for use on lacquered surfaces
Click here for a printable version of the Tape Selector Chart (PDF, 3.21 MB).

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