There are a thousand different colored tapes on the market currently. How do you know which one to buy?
Yes, there seems to be an endless amount of different colored tapes on the market right now.
Some manufacturers may share a color code, however, the difference between tapes lies in the quality of their adhesive and not their actual color.
The problem that we see a lot with the classic blue or beige masking tape is that it does not compare to higher sensitivity tapes made specifically for painting. Masking tape tends to eat through paint faster than painter’s tape and pull color off of your surfaces when it’s removed.
The more you spend on tape, the more sensitive it’s likely to be. The chemicals in cheap tape adhesive are more corrosive than those in higher quality tapes, so if you decide to use it, it’s important to remove it from your painted surface as soon as you possibly can to avoid damage.
When you’re purchasing tape for a painting project, check for its adhesive sensitivity level as opposed to what color it is.
On more delicate interior surfaces, opt for less adhesive tape. On your average interior project, a standard sensitivity adhesive does the trick, just ensure that you’re not leaving tape adhered to your freshly painted surfaces for longer than necessary.
On exterior projects, it’s safe to use stronger adhesives as all of your materials will be exposed to the outdoors.
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