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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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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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Blue Painters Tape Outside

Can I use blue painter’s tape outside?

June 24, 2022

If you plan to use painter’s tape outdoors for an extended period of time, choose a UV-resistant blue painter’s tape. This type of tape is specifically designed to withstand sunlight, allowing it to stay up for a longer period of time.

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Delicate Surface Painter's Tape

What is a delicate surface, and what tape should be used on them?

March 30, 2022

Delicate surface painter’s tapes are designed for jobs that demand an extra-gentle tape for use on application surfaces that are delicate and easily damaged.

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Masking tape on door hardware

How to Mask Door Knobs and Hinges while Painting

August 4, 2021

Learn how to properly mask hinges and knobs while painting doors using painter’s tape and precise trimming techniques to protect hardware, prevent paint bleed and achieve clean, professional-looking finishes without removing door components.

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preserving roller covers between coats

How to Preserve Roller Covers Between Coats

November 11, 2020

Just like paint brushes, it’s essential to preserve your roller covers between coats during any painting project.

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Preserving paint brushes between coats

How to Preserve Paint Brushes Between Coats

November 5, 2020

Paint brush preservation is essential to any painting project. Check out this video for some tips on how you can protect your paint brushes.

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protecting floors before painting

How to Protect Floors Before Painting

May 13, 2020

Discover effective ways to protect floors before painting and learn how the right surface protection materials can help prevent spills, reduce cleanup time and keep projects looking professional from start to finish.

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masking corners with painter's tape

Applying Painter’s Tape in Corners

October 16, 2019

The proper technique for maintaining clean corners with painter’s tape.

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removing painter's tape from baseboard

When to Remove Painter’s Tape

October 16, 2019

The proper timing for tape removal to ensure the best results.

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