Masking paper is very common in our daily life. It is often used when we paint. Whether it is paper or walls, we must use it. Most people have only heard of masking paper, but they don’t know it. Then this article introduces masking tape and painter’s tape to you!
What kind of tape is masking tape?
Masking tape is made of pressure-sensitive adhesive as the main raw material, plus a layer of crepe paper or washi paper, which has the characteristics of high adhesion, softness and writeability
Features:
- It can be pasted on a variety of surfaces, which is convenient and fast
- The crepe paper backing is easy to tear by hand
- Remove the yellow masking tape without residue
- Smooth spread, easy to control application and removal
- High temperature masking tape can be used for car spraying and baking paint
What is painter’s tape?
Painters tape is a type of tape designed for painting. Use for masking during paint jobs to keep work lines tidy and protect designated areas from paint smudges or splashes.
Features:
- Wide painter’s tape will not react with thinner
- Designed to be easily removed without leaving residue or damaging the underlying surface.
- There are various widths to choose from, making it suitable for different painting projects.
- Black painters tape is generally not suitable for high temperature applications or environments.
Painters Tape vs. Masking Tape: What’s the Difference?
General uses for painters tape:
Blue painter tape is versatile and best for painting and trim work, providing adequate color protection against bleed. High-performance blue masking tape is a good tool for wall painting and decoration. It can seal the gaps between doors and windows, and it is easier to fill tile joints and cover.
Uses of masking tape:
Low-adhesive masking tape is often used for painting masking, while high-temperature masking tape is often used for masking industrial surfaces such as automobiles, iron or plastic furniture surfaces, high-temperature-resistant baking paint spray paint masking protection, and other industrial surfaces.
Their characteristics are very similar, the main difference is the adhesive. Masking tape uses a natural rubber adhesive that can leave residue or cause leaks. Painters tape is specifically designed to avoid these problems. But painter’s tape is more expensive than masking tape, so it will add up if you have a heavy painting job. But it’s worth considering the time and headache you’ll save by not having to touch up and remove residue.
Masking Tape FAQ
What are masking tape used for?
Mainly used for masking
What is the difference between masking tape and painting tape?
The viscosity of paint tape is generally low, while masking tape has low, medium and high viscosity.
Is painter’s tape OK for walls?
Of course, while creating a crisp edge, it removes without leaving adhesive residue.
What kind of tape is masking tape?
Multipurpose tape for masking and writing
Best painters tape
white, blue, purple, black
1/2″ (10mm) wide, 3/4″ (20mm), 1.2″ (30mm) long
Best masking tape
color, green, yellow, red
Widths ¼” (6mm), ⅜” (9mm), ½” (12mm), 3/4″ (18mm)
The Best Tape for You
Unless you’re using dirt, oil, or water on surfaces, painters tape is the best tape for most renovation needs. If you also don’t want your work to be hampered by ragged edges or poor tape adhesion, you’ll need to clean the surface first to make sure it’s dry and clean. Instead, if you want to secure your drawing paper choose tape specifically designed for painting prep.
Different types of tape models are suitable for specific needs in different industries and fields. Choosing the right type of tape can improve work efficiency and quality, reduce costs and ensure product quality. We hope that the information we provide can provide some help for you to choose adhesive tape. Contact us with any questions and we will help you find the tape that best suits your purposes.