ScotchBlue Painter's Masking Tape - Original Multi Surface – Blue Crepe Paper, 1 Roll, 24mm x 55m

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Frog tape and 3M tapes used for painting are both considered to be non-toxic. This means they are generally safe if they are mistakenly put on the skin.

Also, remember that although these tapes are non-toxic, they are not eatable. If your pets or kids eat the tape by mistake it can cause digestive issues. Is Blue painters tape heat-resistant? Since I was painting my wooden door frame (using latex paint) in my living room, I taped around it using both these tapes. No matter if it’s a Frog or a Scotch Blue, most painters’ tapes are resistant to flame and are not easily flammable – thanks to their high heat resistance properties. It can be applied damage-free to a range of materials, including painted walls, woodwork, glass or metal, as well as on surfaces that are uneven or curved. You can rely upon its consistently clean, intact and damage-proof removal that avoids leaving any residue, if done so within 14 days of use.

Just in case you are looking for a scotch tape that is microwave safe (that can go in the oven), you should choose Scotch Freezer Tape rather than painter’s tape.

You may be wondering why any kind of special tape is even necessary; I’ve seen pro painter’s use no tape, masking tape, and all sorts of options that I don’t immediately recognize as a DIYer. But I suppose that’s the point: even though I’ve got the basics figured out, I don’t usually call myself a “pro”, and I know that I sometimes have my limits (based on time, or patience, or skill… the list goes on). Like many of you, I like to use products if they will help me “cheat” my way to a more professional look. Painter’s tape is essentially one of those tools I keep handy for such an occasion; unlike your average masking tape, Frogtape is considered a medium adhesion painter’s tape that reacts to the water in latex paint, creating a micro-barrier that seals the edge into a gel. (Update: I would later see this exact tech in action here). The “medium adhesion” part is important too, since you don’t want the tape you use to be so good at adhering to your walls that it peels the underlying layers of paint off. Most of these tapes come in a variety of widths and are designed for specialty purposes (exterior use or recently painted surfaces, for example). Determining the Best Masking Tape for Painting To ensure high quality results, we recommend applying this painter’s tape to a surface that is clear of oils or other residues, dry and dust-free. To guarantee that this tape remains in place throughout the decorating process, once applied, leave it set for between 30 minutes to an hour before starting work. To remove, confirm all painting is fully dry and slowly peel the tape from the surface at a 45-degree angle. The most popular FrogTape Multi-Surface Tape comes in 24mm width, convenient to use 50-meter roll. Though there are other sizes like 36mm, and 48mm also available to choose from. The 3M™ Scotch-Blue™ Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape 2090 is a tried and tested masking tape that’s a popular tool for professional painters and home DIYers alike. Its goal is to mask indoor surfaces from any paint or damage that could be caused during the decoration process. It leaves a clean definition between painted areas, ensuring you have clear lines and a professional finish. Although there are a few other FrogTape options (like gloss and satin paints), FrogTape multi-surface tape is what I most commonly use.Compared to what Frog Tape provides, this comes with medium adhesion and is suitable for a wide variety of DIY paint projects around your home such as walls, trim, woodwork, metal, or even glass.

The thing which I like most is it comes with a storage container that helps you to store the tape without affecting its adhesive qualities.

After painting and removing the tape, I saw a noticeable difference in the quality of each brand. For best results, here are a few tips to getting as clean of a result as possible, regardless of which brand you use: How to get very sharp paint lines from painter’s tape: However, you should remove the tape once you are done with the painting, ideally when the paint is still wet. 3M Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape Since a single product cannot suit all purposes it really comes down to what kind of paint you are using and on what surfaces. FrogTape Masking Tape