No matter if it’s a Frog or a Scotch Blue, most painters’ tapes are resistant to flame and are not easily flammable – thanks to their high heat resistance properties. Since a single product cannot suit all purposes it really comes down to what kind of paint you are using and on what surfaces. FrogTape Masking Tape Compared to what Frog Tape provides, this comes with medium adhesion and is suitable for a wide variety of DIY paint projects around your home such as walls, trim, woodwork, metal, or even glass. The paint can last for 14 days once applied but should be removed once the painting is carried out and it is still wet.

After having applied the paint evenly and waiting for about six to seven minutes, I removed the tapes from both sides. Avoid using this tape on wallpaper, wooden floors or unpainted wallboard where it could cause damage to the surface of the material, or with nitrocellulose lacquer coatings. So, I sanded the bits of peeling paint, cleaned the surface, applied the wood primer, and then painted.You may be wondering why any kind of special tape is even necessary; I’ve seen pro painter’s use no tape, masking tape, and all sorts of options that I don’t immediately recognize as a DIYer. But I suppose that’s the point: even though I’ve got the basics figured out, I don’t usually call myself a “pro”, and I know that I sometimes have my limits (based on time, or patience, or skill… the list goes on). Like many of you, I like to use products if they will help me “cheat” my way to a more professional look. Painter’s tape is essentially one of those tools I keep handy for such an occasion; unlike your average masking tape, Frogtape is considered a medium adhesion painter’s tape that reacts to the water in latex paint, creating a micro-barrier that seals the edge into a gel. (Update: I would later see this exact tech in action here). The “medium adhesion” part is important too, since you don’t want the tape you use to be so good at adhering to your walls that it peels the underlying layers of paint off. Most of these tapes come in a variety of widths and are designed for specialty purposes (exterior use or recently painted surfaces, for example). Determining the Best Masking Tape for Painting Peel tape strips off while it is still wet (if doing multiple coats, it’s ok to let the first coat dry but the last coat should be wet when peeling off the tape) So, if you want to try both, just go with them and compare the results by trying on the small surface first. After painting and removing the tape, I saw a noticeable difference in the quality of each brand. For best results, here are a few tips to getting as clean of a result as possible, regardless of which brand you use: How to get very sharp paint lines from painter’s tape:

Although there are a few other FrogTape options (like gloss and satin paints), FrogTape multi-surface tape is what I most commonly use. FrogTape is a well-known painter’s tape that comes from a renowned brand and it stands in clear contrast to 3M ScotchBlue. To ensure high quality results, we recommend applying this painter’s tape to a surface that is clear of oils or other residues, dry and dust-free. To guarantee that this tape remains in place throughout the decorating process, once applied, leave it set for between 30 minutes to an hour before starting work. To remove, confirm all painting is fully dry and slowly peel the tape from the surface at a 45-degree angle. It’s resistant to sunlight and you can keep the tape for as long as 14 days once applied to the surface.The 3M™ Scotch-Blue™ Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape 2090 is a tried and tested masking tape that’s a popular tool for professional painters and home DIYers alike. Its goal is to mask indoor surfaces from any paint or damage that could be caused during the decoration process. It leaves a clean definition between painted areas, ensuring you have clear lines and a professional finish. When painting walls, I don’t usually use painter’s tape AT ALL; I prefer to “cut in” (as in, I avoid tape entirely thanks to this pro painter’s technique). But when it came to painting the 1980s-era orangey-wood trim in my house, I decided painter’s tape might make the endless coats go a little faster. In the interest of simply getting the job done, I mixed both the FrogTape and blue painter’s tape around the room because I had both and knew I’d run out. Whichever was closest to my hand while taping is what I put onto the wall — it’s a big room! Painter’s tape vs masking tape vs any other kind of tape: what’s the difference? It can be applied damage-free to a range of materials, including painted walls, woodwork, glass or metal, as well as on surfaces that are uneven or curved. You can rely upon its consistently clean, intact and damage-proof removal that avoids leaving any residue, if done so within 14 days of use.

Since I was painting my wooden door frame (using latex paint) in my living room, I taped around it using both these tapes. The thing which I like most is it comes with a storage container that helps you to store the tape without affecting its adhesive qualities.To my surprise, the 3M Scotch Blue tape removed a bit of wet paint with it and needed a bit of touch-up. However, you should remove the tape once you are done with the painting, ideally when the paint is still wet. 3M Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape

Although it was not significant, I must say the frog tape delivered a cleaner and sharper straight line with nearly no signs of paint removal or bleed through. Also, remember that although these tapes are non-toxic, they are not eatable. If your pets or kids eat the tape by mistake it can cause digestive issues. Is Blue painters tape heat-resistant? Just in case you are looking for a scotch tape that is microwave safe (that can go in the oven), you should choose Scotch Freezer Tape rather than painter’s tape. Frog tape and 3M tapes used for painting are both considered to be non-toxic. This means they are generally safe if they are mistakenly put on the skin. Standard professional grade painter’s tape is made for a variety of surfaces, but if you have painted the walls within the last 72 hours or so, it’s better to use the kind made for delicate surfaces ( for FrogTape it is yellow instead of green; with Scotch, it’s purple). The main difference there is that these tapes are more “low adhesion” than their medium counterparts so they have less likelihood to peel off fresh paint.Unless you are working on the surfaces with direct sunlight, the Frog Tape can be kept intact for about 21 days (before painting). The most popular FrogTape Multi-Surface Tape comes in 24mm width, convenient to use 50-meter roll. Though there are other sizes like 36mm, and 48mm also available to choose from. However, for some people that are prone to allergic reactions, the adhesive used in these painter’s tapes can cause problems.