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How Choosing a Durable Masking Tape Can Help Save Time and Control Costs on Painting and General Construction Tasks

Choosing quality masking and painter’s tape is critical, as the durability of these products can create small efficiencies that add up to big savings over the course of a job by helping crews work quicker while preventing waste and rework.

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CP 27

There’s More Use to Blue Painter’s Tape Than Masking Surfaces

April 15, 2023

One of the most versatile and cost-effective tools to keep on hand is one that’s easily overlooked: blue painter’s tape.

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CP 27

Tips for Choosing a Tape That Will Stick Without Leaving You Stuck

March 28, 2023

Clean removal is an essential in achieving clean, crisp lines and helping to avoid damaged surfaces that often result in costly rework.

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CP 27

How Tape Adhesive Design Impact Masking and Painter’s Tape Performance

March 6, 2023

Because of their wide range of use, blue painter’s tape and beige masking tape are two tools that should always be readily at hand in industrial environments with regular maintenance and repair needs.

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Using Masking Tape in Humid Conditions

August 2, 2022

Learn how humidity can affect masking tape performance and discover best practices for maintaining adhesion, achieving clean removal and protecting paint lines when working in challenging environmental conditions.

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Masking Tape

Masking Tape: Standard vs. Fine Structured Crepe Paper Backing Tapes and Crepes: What are the Differences in Paper Backing?

April 3, 2022

A little tape product knowledge up front can help you work easier and save you headaches or costly mistakes from tape failure in the long run.

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How Does Duct Tape Differ from Masking Tape?

September 13, 2021

Duct tape and masking tapes are two of the most commonly used tapes in the world. Both tapes come in dozens of varieties, ranging from professional tapes to patterned or colored tapes for DIY projects.

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When should I use a delicate surface painter's tape

When should I use a delicate surface painter’s tape?

October 15, 2018

Most painter’s tapes are designed to be relatively gentle – especially in comparison to more robust tapes like duct tapes – but not all of them are equal when it comes to their effect on certain surfaces. Delicate surface painter’s tapes are those which are built for jobs that demand an extra-gentle tape for use…

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how is colored masking tape used in schools

How is colored masking tape used in schools?

August 17, 2018

Learn how colored masking tape can be used in schools for labeling classroom materials, creating hands-on learning activities, organizing spaces, and supporting creative projects that make lessons more interactive, visual, and easy to manage.

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why would I want a tape with a writable backing

Why would I want a tape with a writable backing?

July 16, 2018

Learn how tapes with writable backings make labeling faster, clearer and more reliable by allowing you to write directly on the surface without smudging or fading—helping improve organization, communication and identification across packaging, jobsite and operational environments.

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