Masking Tape
Pro's
- It is cheaper
- It leaves clean lines
- You can get it just about anywhere
- If you leave it on the surface too long you will have residue left over that is sticky and hard to clean
- Paint may stick to it so when you peel it off there is a chance you will pull paint off the surface as well
- Oil based paint can bleed through the tape to the surface
Blue Painters Tape
Pro's
- You can leave it on the surface for several days and it will come off clean with no residue left behind
- It leaves clean lines
- It cost more than masking tape (this is where you can calculate what your time is worth when you don't have a mess to clean up)
Painter's Mate Green Tape
Pro's
- Easy to put on and take off
- It is the more expensive than the Blue Painters Tape
- May not get a sharp line, does bleed some
Our preference is Blue Painters tape, it is reasonable in cost and easy to work with. Whatever you do, don't use Gorilla Tape.