Find the surface you're masking or adhesion level. When more than one tape is
recommended ( ) consider
removal time, coating and temperature to help determine the right tape for the
project. |
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Scotch-
Blue™
painter's
tape for
delicate
surfaces
#2080
|
Scotch-
Blue™
painter's
tape for
multi-
surfaces
#2090
|
Scotch®
masking
tape for
general
painting
#2050
|
Scotch®
masking
tape for
production
painting
#2020
|
Scotch®
masking
tape for
hard-to-
stick
surfaces
#2060
|
| ADHESION LEVEL |
Low-Medium |
Medium |
Medium-High |
High |
Very
High |
| 1. SURFACES |
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| Over
30 Days Old
(cured)A |
|
Block,
Brick, Concrete, Stucco and Wood (rough) |
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| Cabinets,
Doors, Windows and Trim - Enameled or Varnished |
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| Cabinets,
Doors, Windows and Trim - Lacquered |
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| Hardwood
Floors - PolyurethaneB |
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| Metal
Doors, Fixtures, Hardware, Siding and Windows - Anodized, Enameled, Clear
or Powder Coated |
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| Metal
Hardware and Fixtures - Lacquered |
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| Wallboard
or Plastered Walls - Semi-Gloss or Gloss |
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| Wallboard
or Plastered Walls - Flat |
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| Wood
Siding/Clapboard (non-rough) |
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| "Fresh"-
Less than 30 Days Old (uncured)A |
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| "Dry
to touch" to 24 hours oldC |
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| 24
hours to 30 days old |
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| Lacquer |
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| Primed
- Metal and Wood |
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| Primed
- Wallboard |
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| |
Delicate
or Damageable |
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Ceiling
Tile - Paper Faced |
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| Veneers
- Printed Paneling/Cabinets |
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| Wallboard
- New (uncoated) |
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| Wallboard
- Spray Textured (uncoated) |
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| Wallcoverings
- Natural String/Grasscloths |
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| Wallcoverings
- Printed Papers |
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| Wallcoverings
- Solid Vinyls |
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| Wallcoverings
-Vinyl-Coated Papers |
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| Non-Damageable |
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| Carpet
and Fabric |
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| CaulkD |
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| Brick,
Concrete, Grout, Marble, Mortar, Stucco and Wood (rough) |
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| Glass,
Laminates, Matels (uncoated), Plastics, Porcelain, Solid Surfaces, Countertops,
and Wood (smooth) |
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| Vinyl
- Base Molding |
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| Vinyl
- Window & Door Trim, Floors and Siding |
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| 2. CLEAN
REMOVAL TIME |
60-day |
14-day |
3-day |
1-day |
3-day |
| |
| 3. OTHER FACTORS |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| |
Coating Being Applied
Water-BasedE or
Solvent-BasedF |
| |
Stains |
Yes |
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Yes |
| |
Lacquer |
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|
Yes |
| |
Application Temperature
Cool (<50°F) |
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|
Yes |
| |
Normal (50° to
100°F) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| |
Warm (>100F°) |
Yes |
Yes |
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| |
UV Resistant |
Yes |
Yes |
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| |
Interior = I
Exterior = E |
I/E |
I/E |
I/E |
I/E |
I/E |
| |
Paint LinesG
Best paint lines are achieved when used on the following surfaces: |
Smooth
to Semi-Smooth |
Semi-Smooth
to Semi-Rough |
Semi-Smooth
to Semi-Rough |
Semi-Smooth
to Semi-Rough |
Semi-Smoth
to Rough |
