[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had problems removing this tape. It stuck to the surface and peeled some of the paint off and I had to touch up the paint. I don't think it lived up to what I have heard and seen about this tape.
I purchased a new roll for painting my bedroom labor day weekend. While the tape worked fine on the baseboards it was awful on the walls. I was painting an accent wall and placed the tape on the wall next to it to avoid mixing colors. One wall was newly painted (24 hrs ago) and the other wall I had not painted as of yet. When I went to remove the tape (both walls) paint chips in several sections came off with it. Had to sand and repaint new wall had to sand old wall to smooth out what came off there too. Used 3 yr old roll of the "green tape" that I had from past jobs along with this and it worked just fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from scotchblue.comBy ScotchBlue™ Team, September 18, 2013
We are sorry to hear about the trouble you had with our ScotchBlue™ Painter's Tape 2090. Please note that the ScotchBlue™ 2090 (blue core) & 2093 (green core) Painter's Tapes have a higher level of adhesion. They should be used on painted surfaces in which the paint has been allowed to cure for 30 days or more. Once applied to the surface, they can be left on for a period of no more than 14 days. We would recommend using the ScotchBlue™ 2080 Painter's Tape (orange core) which is designed for more delicate surfaces and has a lower level of adhesion. This tape is used for faux painting/design work. It can be applied to a painted surface that has had a 24 hour dry time or better. Once applied to the surface it can be left on the surface for a period of no more than 60 days. Please watch for a direct email from us to you for possible replacement product. Thank you.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really do love this stuff. I've used it w/a lot of projects. Painting head boards, dog houses, bird houses, walls. It sticks well & lays smooth. It's also easy to remove.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I Use scotch blue painters tape all the time for painting. It works great, doesnt allow the paint to bleed under and doesnt leave a residue if removed after a little while. I found another great use. When caulking, put down your tape a wide as you want your line of caulk. Put in your caulk and smooth it with your finger that is wet. Remove the tape. The spray the area with aerosol window cleaner. Smooth again with your finger. The caulk wont stick to the window cleaner so you just let it harden and wipe after the caulking is cured. Perfect even caulked joints. Thanks!
Excellent product at a competitive price for sealing off surfaces from paint overspray, dust & dirt.
on September 11, 2013
Posted by: TomL
from Tampa, Fl
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When painting, this is our preferred product used to mask off surfaces that we want to protect from the paint that is being applied. It is competitively priced and we have never had a problem with it damaging or leaving residue on the surface we are trying to protect. We also use the wider 3" rolls to seal off areas that we do not want dust & dirt to penetrate, including door openings that have been covered with visqueen, and hardwood floors that have been covered with a heavy gauge paper. This tape keeps the dust & dirt from getting under the paper where it can scratch the finish on the floor. In this application however, the tape should be replaced every couple weeks to avoid the potential of tape residue sticking to the hardwood with heavy traffic. If any residue is left on the hardwood, it is relatively easy to get off using soapy water and a damp cloth.