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Choosing the Tape: Masking Tape, Blue Tape or Green Tape?

10/13/2014

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If you are doing a paint job on your own you might find yourself standing in the paint isle asking if there is really a difference between all the tapes available.  There is Masking Tape, Blue Painters Tape and Green Tape and more.  The answer is yes, we've listed some pro's and con's for the most common ones.

Masking Tape
Pro's
  • It is cheaper
  • It leaves clean lines
  • You can get it just about anywhere
Con's
  • 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
Con's
  • 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
Con's
  • 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.

3 Comments
Joanne Hummel link
8/18/2022 02:40:10 am

Really an amazing article and it is really useful for many people, keep up the good work. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Charlotte Fleet link
9/7/2022 04:55:18 pm

It is good to know that masking tape is cheaper and will leave clean lines. My brother and sister-in-law are painting their living room next weekend. I will suggest that they purchase reliable masking tape from a respectable supplier to make their job easier.

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5/22/2023 03:36:42 am

"Fantastic blog post! Choosing the right painting tape is crucial for achieving clean and professional-looking results. The detailed comparison between masking tape, blue tape, and green tape provided in this article is incredibly helpful. Understanding their different adhesive strengths, residue issues, and suitability for various surfaces can save us time and frustration during our painting projects. Whether we're working on delicate surfaces or rough textures, having the right tape can make all the difference. Thanks for shedding light on this important aspect of painting preparation!

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