Masking tapes are indispensable for painting and varnishing work to obtain clean edges without stains. They are also suitable for craft work and as markers and should therefore not be missing in your workshop.
We have summarized all the important information about masking tapes in a checklist . You can find a great selection of practical masking tapes in our product recommendations.
- The classic use of masking tape is masking for painting and varnishing work. Masking tape for this purpose is also called painter’s tape or painter’s crepe.
- These tapes are either smooth, lightly creped or heavily creped.
- Smooth pain ter’s tape is usually used for painting work on flat surfaces, such as doors or window frames.
- Lightly creped masking tape is suitable for slightly uneven substrates, for example plastered walls.
- Heavily creped mask ing tape is used for rough walls and is also relatively easy to apply in tight radii.
- Masking tape is also very suitable for handicrafts. The advantage is that it can always be corrected and still adheres well to wood, paper or cardboard.
- Masking tape for crafts can be labeled and painted. It is available in different colors.
- The third use of masking tape is to mark areas, for example, on a construction site, remodeling or renovation work. This masking tape should have as high an adhesive strength as possible so that it sticks until the end of the work.
- An important point when choosing a masking tape is that you can remove it without leaving any residue, depending on its intended use. You must also take into account the adhesive time specified by the manufacturer.
- Depending on the tape, the adhesive will bond more and more strongly with the substrate if the adhesive time is too long, so that you will tear off paint or plaster when removing the tape.
- A painter’s masking tape should have as low a tear strength as possible so that you can easily separate the tape as you need it. For craft and marking work, the tear strength should be much higher, so that the tape does not tear accidentally during application.
- Masking tape should have an adhesive strength appropriate for the application. For example, to prevent paint from running under the tape. Also, the adhesive strength should be high enough if the tape is to be used for marking work or craft work.
- The adhesive strength of masking tapes ranges from light to very strong.
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FAQ About Masking Tape
Masking tape should be removed when painting when the paint has already dried, but not yet completely.
Masking tape looks a lot like adhesive tape, but it can be removed without leaving any residue and is usually easy to tear off by hand. It is used, for example, to protect areas from paint when painting. But you can also use it to mark paths or certain places in the interior. You should then pay attention to a strong contrast, so for a black floor, for example, choose yellow tape.
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