{"id":8875,"date":"2020-06-25T09:16:18","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T07:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.q1tapes.com\/uk\/?p=8875"},"modified":"2020-06-25T09:16:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T07:16:18","slug":"masking-tape-or-painters-tape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shop.q1tapes.com\/uk\/blog\/masking-tape-or-painters-tape\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ: Should I use masking tape or painters\u2019 tape?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you\u2019re wondering…no, masking tape and <\/strong>painters\u2019 tape<\/strong><\/a><\/span> are not the same product<\/strong>.
You\u2019re not alone. Many professional painters sometimes are not 100% sure about which kind of tape is the best for their job.<\/p>

Masking and painter\u2019s tapes are often confused, because they look and feel similar<\/strong>. We could say that they\u2019re part of the same family: both masking tape and painter’s tape are made with a crepe paper backing and have similar weights.\u00a0But they have a few significant differences<\/strong>.<\/p>

Read this article to find out which masking tool is the best for your paint jobs.<\/p>

The difference between masking tape and painter\u2019s tape<\/h2>

Let\u2019s make it simple: the main difference between these two kind of tapes is that painters\u2019 tape is specifically designed to prevent paint from bleeding into masked off areas <\/strong>and to be removed without any unwanted residue<\/strong>. Masking tape<\/strong>, instead, is an older and thicker kind of tape, and the adhesive used is formulated to maintain an adequate hold<\/strong>.<\/p>

The most significant difference between masking and painter\u2019s tapes is that painter\u2019s tapes have a clean removal<\/strong> after the job is done, while masking tapes tend to leave residue behind<\/strong> if left up for the duration of a paint project.<\/p>

Which one is best for you? Masking tape or painters\u2019 tape?<\/h2>

Now that you know the main features of both tapes, which one is perfect for your paint jobs?<\/strong><\/p>

If you are a professional painter<\/strong> and you are going, for instance, to paint a house, use painter\u2019s tape for any painting technique you are going to use<\/strong>. If you can choose between all-purpose and precision tapes, that\u2019s even better. Painters\u2019 tape will give you flawless results (both indoor and outdoor) and sharp, clean lines<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you have some classic masking tape<\/strong> with you, we suggest you to use it to secure <\/strong>masking film<\/strong><\/a><\/span> when covering furniture or large areas<\/strong>. Just be sure to use it where there\u2019s no risk to damage the paint or the surface. Otherwise, you can use it for general repairs, bundling and protection from damages<\/strong>.<\/p>

What have we learned today? That all painter\u2019s tapes are basically masking tapes, but not all masking tapes are painter\u2019s tapes. Except for Q1\u00ae.<\/strong><\/p>

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Q1\u00ae tapes can be used either as painters or as masking tapes<\/strong>, thanks to their versatility and technical features. Moreover, they are easy to use for both applications.<\/p>

Our range of high quality painters tape will satisfy any need:<\/p>