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What Is Painters Tape?

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A painters tape is an adhesive that is made specifically to use when painting. This tape will be used to mask areas off when painting jobs are happening, to keep lines crisp and clean, in addition to protecting the likes of woodwork, doors, and windows from smears or spilled paint. Using this tape is important when painting, in order to ensure the finished project has a neat and clean look. Most hardware and supply stores will house this type of tape, plus numerous other kinds too.

This tape is sometimes blue in color, and comes with a light adhesive that is created to cling, without getting too firmly attached, so removing the tape at the end of a job is made easier, and does not cause any damage. Companies that manufacture this tape normally make different grades of adhesive, which are made for different surfaces. Consumers must be made aware of this so they choose the right tape for their project, all the tapes packages will detail the surfaces the tape is made to be used upon.

There are, however, a few tips to bear in mind when working with painter’s tape. The first being, does this tape always have to be tested upon a surface first? This can be achieved by cutting a small piece off, and then sticking it to the surface it is going to be masking – this will let you know if it has sufficient adhesion. If the tape does not stick, then it is too weak, and should the tape pull off the finish, then the adhesive is far too strong.

Once one has determined they have the correct tape for their job, they can then apply the tape to surfaces they are looking to protect. The surfaces must first be wiped down, thus ensuring they are debris-free and clean, and they must be totally dry. It is crucial not to stretch the tape – instead, cut off long strips and smooth them so they stick to a surface.

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