Tapes featuring ultra-sharp paint lines and clean removal, versatile
enough to use on a variety of surfaces.
Surface-Specific Painter’s Tapes
Indoors or outdoors, for different types of surfaces, we’ve got the
right tape for your project.
Masking Tapes
From simple jobs to complex projects, the right prep makes all the
difference in achieving professional-looking results.
The Most Trusted Brands of Painter’s Tape
Choose the brand that DIY painters and pros have
loved for more than 30 years.
Sharp Paint Lines
For sharp paint lines, choose ScotchBlue Painter’s
Tapes with Edge-Lock Technology.
Tear-Free Removal
ScotchBlue Ultra Sharp Lines and Scotch Exterior
Surface Painter’s Tape feature poly backing for tearfree removal.
Straight Tear Off the Roll
ScotchBlue Ultra Sharp Lines and Scotch Exterior
Surface Painter’s Tape feature a poly backing for a
90° snap tear.
2090 Original
Use on: Walls, Trim, Baseboards,
Tile and Glass
2093 Sharp Lines
Use on: Walls, Trim, Baseboards,
Tile and Glass
2020+ Heavy Duty Masking Tape
Use on vinyl, carpet,
metal, plastic, lacquer coatings
2080 Delicate Surface
Use On: Freshly Painted Walls*,
Wood Floors, Wallpaper, Veneers
and Cabinets
2097 Exterior Surface
Use on: Metal, Vinyl, Painted
Wood, Glass and Humid
Conditions
MFB Painter’s Plastic
Use on: Windows, Doors,
Cabinets, Floors, Walls and More
ScotchBlue Original Painter's Tape is the tape that DIY painter's and pros have loved for more than 30 years. Whether you're protecting your wood trim, painted walls, tile floor, or glass windows, this versatile multi-surface tape can stay on surfaces for up to 14 days and then removes easily without leaving any sticky residue behind. Help protect your surfaces while bringing your creative vision to life with the help of ScotchBlue Original Painter's Tape.
Use-on surfaces: designed for use on multiple surfaces such as smooth or lightly textured walls, trim, baseboards, tile, and glass
Days clean removal: 14-day interior and exterior Clean removal leaves behind no damage or sticky residue
Adhesive level: medium
Performance: UV and sunlight resistant
Size: 1.88 in. x 60 yd.
Pack out: 6 rolls/pack
Sustainability: Made from 45% renewable resources; Solvent-free Adhesive; Tape made in a zero-landfill site certified for energy management (ISO 50001 certified), Core made with 70% post-consumer waste
Application tips: for great paint results make sure the surface is clean, dry and dust-free so that the tape sticks properly; next, apply the tape onto the surface while pressing down firmly as you go; and lastly, let the tape set for about 30 to 60 minutes before painting
Removal tips: wait until the paint is dry to the touch before removing the tape; lift the tape up by slowly pulling it back on itself, then removing at a 45-degree angle
Q:am needing to use this on an outdoor project in the first part of March. Is there any issues with it sticking properly in cold weather(32F-45F)?
by|Jan 31, 2023
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A: Hello - Thank you for asking. Very hot or cold temperatures and high humidity can contribute to reduced performance of the adhesive. Application temperatures vary for different types of tape, but most tapes will work well when the surface temperature is between 10°C and 37°C (50°F to 98.6°F.) If you have any additional questions or concerns, please connect with our team directly at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT.
by|Mar 1, 2023
A: Hello - Thank you for asking. Very hot or cold temperatures and high humidity can contribute to reduced performance of the adhesive. Application temperatures vary for different types of tape, but most tapes will work well when the surface temperature is between 10°C and 37°C (50°F and 98.6°F.) If you have any additional questions or concerns, please connect with our team directly at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT.
by|Feb 28, 2023
Q:I need a free estimate on my windows
by|Feb 3, 2022
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A: Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments. The product review does not seem to be for our 3M Scotch Blue Painters tape. The product does not match with your comments. If we can assist you with a 3M Scotch Blue Painters Tape please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and provide case number 30358897. Thank you.
by|Oct 9, 2022
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Q:what is the thickness of this tape?
by|Dec 28, 2016
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A: Hello! This tape is 5.4 millimeters thick. Thanks for asking!
by|Oct 9, 2022
3 found this answer helpful
A: 1.88 inch
by|Oct 9, 2022
1 found this answer helpful
A: If you mean width, this particular tape is 1.88 inches, just about the perfect width to make an edge and keep a roller from marking up beyond it like skinnier tapes would.
by|Aug 22, 2022
1 found this answer helpful
A: Good tape, easy to make a.sharp line and just wide enough to keep a roller from going over it on edges.
by|Aug 22, 2022
1 found this answer helpful
A: 1.88
by|Oct 23, 2018
Q:When prepping to paint how long can, I leave painters tape up before it's hard to take down?
by|Sep 13, 2014
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A: It's labeled as 2 weeks
by|Oct 9, 2022
3 found this answer helpful
A: I would removes the tape within a few hours after painting, before the paint dries completely.
Otherwise when you pull the tape off, some of the paint on the wall may come off with it. Also, If any paint bled under the tape, you still have a reasonable chance to clean it off.
by|Jan 28, 2023
3 found this answer helpful
A: a few days, but I would not leave up longer than two or three days at the most.
by|Oct 6, 2022
2 found this answer helpful
A: I had it up in some areas for three days
by|Aug 22, 2022
1 found this answer helpful
A: The ScotchBlue(TM) Original Multi-Surface Painter's Tape 2090 has a 14 day clean removal period. We do recommend testing the surface to ensure that it will remove properly. It is not recommend for use on or with lacquer, wallpaper, unpainted wallboard (drywall), or wood floors.
by|Aug 22, 2022
3 found this answer helpful
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Apr 2, 2023
Paint Bleeds through
Paint bleeds through when I ran out I used Bullfrog tape way better removal and protection from bleeds so scotchTape is bad tape
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Response from 3M Social CareApr 3, 2023
Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-494-3552 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
Mar 19, 2023
Never buying again
I recently painted over a wall that was very brightly colored. It took 3 coats of primer to cover it, then I followed with two coats of paint. I allowed proper drying time on all coats, and allowed it to cure at low humidity for a few days before moving on to the next wall. I taped up the cured wall to paint the next one, and when I removed the tape it pulled off the coats of paint and the primer to reveal the original color! This has put me behind in my project, and has created significantly more work for me. Next time I will buy something better quality.
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Response from 3M-ScotchBlue Care TeamMar 22, 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
Customer review from scotchblue.com
Mar 18, 2023
Great for clean paint edges
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this product for free by 3M to review.
I needed to do some drywall touchup, then paint over it. I put up some of this tape then did a couple layers of mortar, then a couple layers of paint. I had a great piece of mind knowing this tape would keep the other surface clean. After everything was dried this came off pretty easily. Overall it made the job much easier and quicker.
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Customer review from scotchblue.com
Feb 23, 2023
Worst!
Supposed to not stick that's why it's painters tape next time I will buy the much cheaper masking tape I will never recommend or use this tape again
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Response from 3-M ScotchBlue Care TeamFeb 28, 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
Customer review from scotchblue.com
Feb 15, 2023
3M ScotchBlue Original Painter's Tape... NOT GOOD!
Had this giving to me to use at work on a painting project, Let me say I wound NEVER BUY nor recommend this product as it rips apart in splinter like fashion making tape removel a total nightmare! This is a product I would expect to find in some discount store let alone have what I thought was a good company in 3M!? Totally disappointed in how your product did not meet my expectations.
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Response from 3M Care TeamFeb 27, 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
Customer review from 3m.com
Dec 17, 2022
Very disappointed
Quite literally the worst tape I’ve ever used. Painted the trim and taped up our floors, tape ripped the paint right off when removing it from the floor. Very disappointed
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Response from PACE Social TeamDec 22, 2022
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Customer review from scotchblue.com
Nov 15, 2022
Tore all my paint off!!!!
I bought this tape to do my trim work and it ripped all my paint off!!! What a scam!!!!
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Response from PACE Social TeamNov 18, 2022
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. We do not expect the product to be as described. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and provide case #36897698. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
Customer review from scotchblue.com
Nov 10, 2022
Doesn't work
I used this tape to prevent the paint I was using from getting on the trim because I didn't want to paint the trim. I made sure all the edges were firmly pressed down. It didn't work. Now not only have I wasred my money and hours of my time on tape, I have to go buy some other tape and trim paint and waste a whole day painting trim. Very unhappy.
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Response from 3M Social CareNov 16, 2022
We are sorry to hear you are having trouble. Please contact our support team so we can gather more information to better assist. Our team can be reached at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and reference your case number 36840708.
Oct 28, 2022
What a waste of time
I built a guest house and painted the walls with Behr flat paint 10/20/22. Five days later after the paint had thoroughly dried, I taped off the trim and painted it. After about a day I removed the Scotch blue painters tape and the paint underneath came along with it. This is just painful. Never again.
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Oct 24, 2022
Terrible product!Excellent at removing paint
By trying to save a little bit of money. I purchased his tape to paint my trim myself after hiring a professional to do the walls in my house. They were painted and possibly 30 days before I ever applied the tape to make sure that the paint had cured well enough. After approximately 3 days of painting my trim that I'd use the tape to achieve fine lines on I began removing it only to find that it was pulling the paint back off the walls that I just paid someone to do. I'm highly disappointed it would not recommend this for anyone.
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Response from PACE Social TeamOct 28, 2022
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. We do not expect the product to be as described. Please connect with our team at 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and provide case #36461600. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.