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. Avoid using this tape on wallpaper, wooden floors or unpainted wallboard where it could cause damage to the surface of the material, or with nitrocellulose lacquer coatings. Since I was painting my wooden door frame (using latex paint) in my living room, I taped around it using both these tapes. FrogTape is a well-known painter’s tape that comes from a renowned brand and it stands in clear contrast to 3M ScotchBlue.

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. Although there are a few other FrogTape options (like gloss and satin paints), FrogTape multi-surface tape is what I most commonly use.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. With that said, if you burn Scotch tape or other masking tapes over a direct flame it does catch fire and can potentially give off noxious fumes that can be toxic if inhaled. 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.

Peel tape strips off while it is still wet (if doing multiple coats, it’s ok to let the first coat dry but the last coat should be wet when peeling off the tape) 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. However, for some people that are prone to allergic reactions, the adhesive used in these painter’s tapes can cause problems. 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: 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.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 paint can last for 14 days once applied but should be removed once the painting is carried out and it is still wet. It’s resistant to sunlight and you can keep the tape for as long as 14 days once applied to the surface. Standard professional grade painter’s tape is made for a variety of surfaces, but if you have painted the walls within the last 72 hours or so, it’s better to use the kind made for delicate surfaces ( for FrogTape it is yellow instead of green; with Scotch, it’s purple). The main difference there is that these tapes are more “low adhesion” than their medium counterparts so they have less likelihood to peel off fresh paint. So, if you want to try both, just go with them and compare the results by trying on the small surface first.

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?So, I sanded the bits of peeling paint, cleaned the surface, applied the wood primer, and then painted.