Masking tape and blue painters tape?

can i use masking tape instead of blue painters tape?


its just an edge for me


im re-painting my windows and i just dont want any white paint on my walls


will masking tape do the job for me?Masking tape and blue painters tape?
I expect I might offend a few people but have some suggestions. Forgive me that. I'll give everyone a thumbs up.





I've applied multiple thousands of gallons of paint in 45 years, and part of the issue no one addressed is that TAPE should be removed from the masked surface ';immediately'; after, or as soon after, applying paint, as possible.





THERE IS A DIFFERENCE. Painters masking tape offers a lower adhesion, while still effectively doing the designed job. I use MILES of blue, but actually prefer a slight upgrade to Green. Another issue is to purchase NEW. If any tape will not pull away from the roll clean and smooth then it may have been warehoused too long? On that note. DO NOT set any roll on its side. unless you might have waxed paper or plastic wrap. ON the face is what I recommend, simply to keep the adhesive, which does exist on the side of the CUT rolls, and can pick up any manner of STUFF that will disallow a clean edge.





Certainly another issue is in the brush, the operator ability with a steady hand, and the amount of paint initially applied. Masking tape is designed for possible OOOPS, NOT to load the tape/wall/window frame JOINT with paint, then pull off a straight, clean edge. An experienced PRO might finish a 12 light window frame in 20 minutes, never using an inch of tape.





Finally, The tape, no matter if it's paper masking, or Duct, should only be applied to a well cured surface. I promise you however, if you wait until the latex, or Oil sets, you'll be repainting the frames as well as the walls, no matter what you use to MASK.





Steven WolfMasking tape and blue painters tape?
Id use the masking tape over the Blue tape as long as your removing it within a few hours, The blue tape is furniture and surface friendly, masking tape has a heavier glue and left on for a long period can damaged the taped surface, Plus its cheaper the blu tape is very costly.
A good quality masking tape will work great. In fact, I often prefer it because it adheres better.





Make sure you don't make the mistake that many first timers or do it yourselfers make though with tape: it should be taken off as soon as you finish painting!





If you leave it on until your paint is dry and then peel it off, you will have a very noticeable artificially raised edge AND removal will often peel off little edges of the new paint that hasn't yet cured.





Professional painters ALWAYS remove tape (if they need to use it) before the paint drys. If you are doing 2 coats you should remove the tape and retape for the second coat. In this situation ( a second coat within a week) I would definitly use the blue painters tape to avoid the newer uncured layer from being lifted.
You can but don't press it on too hard or keep it on the wall not being painted too long as it gets tough to get off. The blue tapes adhesive is not as strong and removes easier
The color is not all that is different about the tape. Blue tape has a less tacky adhesive that won't lift paint off of surfaces. Take Charlie's advice and stick the tape to your pants before applying to the surface.
Just stick the tape to your pants a few times before you stick it to the walls.


You want it just sticky enough to stay down.


You do not want the tape to stick well.


Very sticky tape is more likely to pull up paint.





DIY Doc knows what he is talking about. I just tried to keep it simple.
Blue painter's tape is just masking tape that's blue. If you've got regular old masking tape on hand, use it.





Actually, I used blue for the first time recently and had some problems with blue fibers remaining after I pulled the tape free. I'll be careful to use the rest of it where that won't matter.