![]() For corner areas and detail/pattern work, a slightly narrower width of 0.94 inches is preferred because it fits more easily into tight spaces. These widths create a perfect edge without covering too much of the surface that will be painted-or too little of the trim to be protected. To tape off windows, trim, and molding when painting walls, the most popular widths for the job are 1.41 and 1.88 inches. Special purpose: If your room has laminate or wood floors (unfinished, or coated in polyurethane or lacquer), protect the floors with rosin paper and tape specially designed for these materials. ![]() Weather-resistant tapes should be removed within 7 days. Heavy-duty: A heavy-duty adhesive (sometimes labeled “for exteriors”) is best for outdoor work as well as for securing heavy drop cloths and protecting such stick-resistant surfaces as concrete, brick, stucco, and lacquered paints.These tapes can typically stay in place for up to 2 weeks. It’s also a good choice for easily scratched surfaces, including painted and unpainted wood, metal, glass, and stone. Medium: A medium-adhesive, multipurpose tape suits most common indoor surfaces, such as drywall and plaster.These tapes can remain in place for 1 week to 2 months, depending on the brand. Low: A low-adhesion tape is best for delicate surfaces (and may be labeled as such), including faux finishes, wallpaper, and decorative or patterned paint jobs.The guidelines below will help you choose the right adhesion strength. Painter’s tape has different degrees of stickiness and may be safely left in place for different periods of time. For delicate surfaces and detail jobs, low-adhesive painter’s tape can last up to 60 days, depending on the brand and degree of sun, heat, and humidity exposure.A medium-adhesive, multipurpose tape should remove easily up to 14 days after it’s applied, even if exposed to direct sunlight.Waterproof and exterior tapes have the strongest adhesives of painter’s tape and should be removed within 7 days to prevent surface damage.Label info will give you duration estimates as well as any environmental factors that may affect tape effectiveness. This is largely determined by the adhesive strength of the tape. Check the packaging or online product information to determine how long the adhesive backing will stay fresh and lift off easily without damaging the surface or splintering into pieces. ![]() ![]() The length of time a painting project takes to complete and fully cure may affect the type of tape you use. Keep the following features in mind and the projects you plan on using painter’s tape for. Various aspects of a painting project, including indoor versus outdoor use, surface type, and the length of time the tape must stay in place determine which painter’s tape will be most suitable. Photo: Debbie Wolfe What to Consider When Choosing the Best Painter’s Tape
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