Creating tape and paint patterns

Unsure on what pattern to create? Keep things simple and use masking tapes to be the pattern.

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Patterns and stripes - Step by step instructions

Step 1: Choose the right tape

To get super crisp paint lines around a feature pattern use ScotchBlue™ Sharp Lines Masking Tape. If you're painting a pattern on a recently painted wall or on top of wallpaper make sure you use a sensitive masking tape like Scotch® Delicate Surface Masking Tape.
Step 2: Recommended equipment
Here is a list of our recommended tools to get you started:

ScotchBlue™ Sharp Lines Masking Tape

Or Scotch® Delicate Surface Masking Tape for sensitive surfaces

Ruler and pencil

Paint

Paint brush and/or roller
Step 3: Base colour

Paint the surface with your base colour. The spaces you tape will remain this colour. Then wait at least 24 hours for the paint to dry.

Step 4: Pattern

Now tape your painted surface with lines, stripes, zigzags, etc. Get creative and go free-form. Be sure to press the tape down firmly to get the best finished result.
Step 5: Second colour

Paint over your taped design. Two light coats of paint are better than one thick coat.
Step 6: Reveal

When removing the tape peel it back on itself at a 45 degree angle gently and slowly for the best result.