Scotch: Dynamic Wall Designs 01:00
Introduction
Prep with Style, Paint with Confidence
Preparation is the most important part of the job – it’s the step that ensures that your reveal is everything you want it to be.
With the right preparation, you can bring any possibility to life.
Step 1
Clean Area
Clean the surface you’re going to tape, using water and a damp rag.
Step 2

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Choose the Right Tape
Choose the right tape for your surface:
- ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tape Delicate Surfaces with Advanced Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector: For freshly painted surfaces (at least 24 hours old), wood floors, cabinets, and accent walls. Use this tape to create patterns on painted walls or surfaces.
- ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tape Multi-Surface with Advanced Edge-Lock™ Paint Line Protector: For metal, baseboards, trim, and glass. Use this tape to protect window frames, molding, and baseboards.
- ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tape Exterior Surfaces – For use outdoors, including smooth and semi-smooth metal, vinyl, painted wood, and glass.
Step 3
Tape Areas
Tape all the areas you want to keep paint-free: baseboards, windows, tiles, and other areas.
Step 4
Connect Ends of Tape
Tear off about 2 to 3 feet of tape at a time, laying each new piece of tape over the end of the previous piece.
Step 5
Press Tape Firmly
Press tape down firmly with a smooth surface like a putty knife or your fingers.
Step 6
Let Tape Set
Let the tape set for 30 – 60 minutes.
Step 7
Remove Tape
Remove tape slowly, pulling it back on itself at a 45° angle from the original line of tape.