Painter's tape comes in a variety of types and colors. They each have a specific use. The most common types of painter's tape are:
1. Multi-Purpose Painter's Tape - the most popular painter's tape on the market and is suitable for most common paint projects. This tape is most often blue in color and has a medium tack adhesive.
2. Rough/Multi Surface Painter's Tape - a higher tack and stronger adhesion tape than blue painter's tape. Because of the increased adhesion it is designed for use on rough or uneven surfaces. This tape should not be used on drywall or other sensitive surfaces as it can cause damage upon removal. This tape is typically green in color.
3. Delicate Surface Painter's Tape - commonly yellow in color, this tape has a very low tack adhesion. It is often used on soft or delicate surfaces or in projects when the tape will not be left on long like painting stripes. Some delicate surface tapes are purple in color.
4. Exterior Surface Painter's Tape - this paint offers the maximum adhesion of all painter's tape as it is designed to stay on the surface for days and withstand the elements.
Understanding the differences in painter's tape will help you select the best option to achieve optimal results in your project. Determine the surface, time tape will be left in place and how wide of space you want to cover when deciding what option is best.