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Default Blue Tape on Wallpaper

Jeff,

thanks for the info on 3M tape. I'll look for the white tape on the
next project.

Manjo


On Dec 4, 3:22 pm, "Jeff" wrote:
3M makes five grades of painting tape. Look on side of roll at dots. White
tape is like paste-its for delicate surfaces, then smooth blue, rough blue,
forget then light green for rough surfaces like brick.

"Manjo" wrote in message

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By mistake, I applied a medium strength 3M Painters Blue Tape on a
fine-sddBy mistake, I applied a medium strength 3M Painters Blue Tape
on a fine-paperwallpaperin order to protect it while I painted the
crown moulding. As a result, when I began to remove the blue tape, it
took a couple of patches ofwallpaperoff the wall.


I was eventually able to get the tape off using a heat gun on low.
While getting the hang of heat/speed, I bubbled/blistered a 2 inch by
1/4 inch wide patch of new moulding paint with the heat gun.


My questions a


1. What brand/type masking tape can I use on fine-paperwallpaperto
avoid pulling off the top layer of paper when removing the tape?


2. How can I fix the edges of the paint blister and finish it so it'
looks better?


TIA for any tips, suggestions, and comments.


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