BLUE TAPE isn't for Everyone! MASKING TO PAINT

What is the best tape for painting? Using the right masking tape is important for DIY and professional painters alike. Masking interiors, exteriors, preventing paint bleed, and harsh conditions all influence the best tape for your project.
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[@Idahopainter]

What is your favorite blue tape?

[@dojafoja]

Hate them all! Lol. They're always disappointing me. I feel like they lift and curl way too much when spraying.

[@syatika]

@@dojafoja Agreed!! I even feel like the blue frog tape is less in quality than the green one.

[@chasinmason0714]

I want that orange tape and no one in KY sells it! Can’t even find it anywhere online.

[@syatika]

@Ken OKeefe 3M 2020 and even Sherwin's cp tape are hella cheap and I used that for years.

[@Aviatr23]

3M for painting. Chepo blue stuff for taping masking paper to the kitchen table for the kids to do crafts and art projects. BTW, super great video. This is the kind of stuff that brings credibility to the trades.

[@kevingeorge6201]

I'm from Syracuse NY living in Jacksonville Florida painting for around 40yrs. I still enjoy watching videos and still learning awesome videos thanks!

[@petersiciliano5935]

I learn something from you EVERY time I watch one of your videos! Thanks for educating us... even us professionals.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for your support Peter

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for the kind words

[@wondyyfullyaps]

The details you provide and the content of the information is astounding. Keep making these great videos. I’m just an everyday joe but I love how you always have relevant information that even I can appreciate.

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you Riley

[@nakleh]

I love this channel. I’m not a professional, but I am at the tail end of painting my entire apartment by myself, and I’ve learned lots of great tips from you, so thanks!

[@Idahopainter]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching 🤙

[@llBanell]

We've been utilizing FrogTape Blue on our most recent jobs: never going back again. Adhesion, removal, and line-results are absolutely unmatched.

[@tjh_8913]

Another great video. I really appreciate all the knowledge you are willing to share.

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for your support

[@wranglerxx]

If I had one tape wish, it would be that I could get my hand through the roll and use it on the wrist... looks so much simpler. Thanks for the tips and videos as they help me with every question I've wondered so far!

[@Idahopainter]

That it is

[@JT_70]

Same here. I wish I had his muscles but my hands are apparently larger as I can’t fit them thru the hole in the roll.

[@dawnmorgart4038]

Thank you!!! I just used exspensive blue and it stuck, now I'm having a terrible time getting it off...just that little strip where the wall met the ceiling and my paint touched it.

[@Idahopainter]

You are welcome

[@mikemcginn4232]

I got the Green frog tape in the plastic container, and on the package it says to remove the tape before the paint dries...never did that, but removing the tape immediately really looks good

[@GreatWhiteNiko]

It all depends on how clean the surface is and IF you can clean it. Often you can't. Then you must use stronger tape. Blue tape is great IF used within specific time frame and if the surface is clean.

[@Idahopainter]

Yep

[@chrissimon8403]

Good job, great explanation of the differences!!

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you Chris

[@MrNorthstar50]

I always thought the tape didn't dry out when it was left on the roll was because the inside of the center of the tape adhesive wasn't exposed to the air, till you pulled it off the roll. I still think that has something to do with it.Good video!

[@Idahopainter]

The Shurtape developers said it is the coating on the paper not the air.

[@donnahedges7896]

I have found that blue tape does not adhere well to fresh paint. I have gone exclusively to white tape for new paint or poor adherent surfaces. Blue tape because of it's easy release seems more suited to metal, wood or vinyl where white tape is more difficult to remove. Any comments about this would be appreciated since I have limited experience.

[@JT_70]

SW sent me a discount coupon for blue Frog Tape. I bought a bunch of it and have been totally pleased with the crisp clean paint lines and ease of removal. It’s pricey just like the 3M.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G, day from Sydney Australia. Great detailed description of the different tapes for protecting, moreover cost savings with production v frog quality tapes 🌏🇦🇺

[@ginaadam3983]

Also, if you’re painting a deck outside and you want to mask your aluminum that’s surrounding it what would be the best tape to use if it’s going to be left on at least a week

[@CuiZinieR7]

4:42 How is this tape yellow?! Unless my monitor got serious colors displaying issues, this tape is white or beige...

[@damonmillman7127]

I am now educated on tape, thanks!

[@mikejessable]

Good morning Chris, thanks for the run down on tape. I was thinking of trying the blue frog tape and if so it will be the only blue tape i will use, just never had a lot of luck with blue tape. Have a great weekend.

[@lh5269]

You probably weren't using it right. If your not fusing your fingers together your not locking the tape to surface. Plus always wipe down surface before paint. I'm taking about the 3m blue

[@maverick-zj3jz]

You did not mention that frog tape has to moisten first with a damp cloth in order for it to lock I’ve tried it dry and it doesn’t lock.

[@mikebowman6454]

I use it all the time and don't moisten it. Works great and never had a problem. Your way will obviously also work though

[@joshuagriffin5144]

No need have herd of moisten it thoe never needed to

[@Idahopainter]

You do not have to premoisten it

[@dojafoja]

I've never premoistened Frog's tape. Be conscious of how much paint you're macking into the tape. You should basically be dry brushing into any tape if you expect decent results. I refuse to use any blue tape because it let's me down every time. It's strictly production tapes and green or yellow Frog's tape for us. For the people who say Frog's tape is too expensive: If an extra $100 per job is really a deal breaker and breaks into your profit margin to the point that it's affecting your quality of life, find a better market! If i lose a bid over $100-$200 then it wasn't the job for me anyway. We are almost always the highest bid and I rely more on selling our quality and integrity as opposed to having the cheaper bid. Explain to them why your bid is more and how they will not be disappointed. Don't do it by bad mouthing the other bids but rather by upselling yourself. Build a reputation and let that land you jobs.

[@Lily-se2op]

May I know what cause the standard blue tape to pull the original paint off the interior wall after just one day for the caulking at the edge to dry out? Now it shows the original dry wall color on the spot where the paint was pulled off. Is it because the original painter did not use the primer or didn’t use the high quality paint? Thank you so much in advance!

[@lh5269]

Nice video like always. I'm sure you guys do if too bit we pull orange same day or even sometimes right after painting. Too sticky and leaves adhesive behind in one day not 3. I've pulled orange same day and had adhesive behind in a interior.

[@0the0ambient0]

Okay I'm a new, and rookie, homeowner. After watching this video I had a stress dream about all the tape I put down and have left there for > 3 weeks. I guess it's a sign of how effective the video was... ;-)

[@petethehandyman9185]

Good info sir,I have had good results with the frog tape blue

[@Idahopainter]

Thanks for th comment

[@dojafoja]

We started calling "yellow" production tapes like 3m 2020 "white" tape. We do this to avoid confusion with yellow Frog's tape. It actually confuses me now when our guys will ask for more "yellow" tape and what they actually want is a "white" production tape.

[@Idahopainter]

great tip

[@ginaadam3983]

What about if you use the yellow frog tape?

[@campbejouc]

curious prior to masking tapes blue and old what did painters do for detail trim when there was no tape? plain paper rolls?

[@RiverRatSurfers]

What tape do you like for carpet. I like orange bc it stick better and I have more trust in it. But it pulls up carpet which i don't like.

[@Daynaleo1]

So much great information! Thank you for this video!

[@Idahopainter]

your welcome! Thanks for being with us!🤙

[@lindakemer4950]

This was super helpful! Thank you.

[@bailey2624]

Frog tape Yellow is my go to for floors and clean trim or places that need really sharp lines. seem like no stores stock cp-199 in my entire state ill have to have them special order it

[@mikejessable]

I am with you on the CP-199, none of the Sherwin Williams stores around Houston I go to have ever heard of this tape and for some crazy reason I cant even find it online.

[@bailey2624]

@@mikejessable sherwin sells it on their site even Google searching has it on the top of the list.

[@mikejessable]

@@bailey2624 Thank you sir.

[@syatika]

You can also get your local Sherwin bring some in for you if you're tight with them. I've been using it for about a month or so, but I have strongly started not liking it. It splinters so much while removing your masking. I've tried everything from 4 hours to 2 days, and the results are always the same, splintering every 6 inches or so. Plus, I did not like the adhesion of it so I'm trying out 3M's orange tape now. IF that one sucks also then I'm going back to 2020.

[@Idahopainter]

SW will order it for you

[@millonzo1000]

A big shout out to all the painters all over the world. Greetingz from Chicago Illinois 👨🏻‍🎨🖌🎨

[@Idahopainter]

Greetings

[@xavierparra9353]

Thanks!

[@Idahopainter]

Welcome!

[@adamschofield6647]

I want to see a video on masking exterior walls etc on a windy day

[@amycyclenut]

I just learned so much!

[@deepthoughts9317]

i was reminded of this. i've heard that if you have a bumper sticker you want to remove, you can coat it in mayonaze and let it set for 10 minutes, and it will come off easy and clean. reckon it would work on tape thats been on too long?

[@deepthoughts9317]

if you try it and it works, i want to sell it on your web store by the pint as "Robs Secret Sauce Tape Remover." works well on blue tape, yellow tape, frog tape, and hot dogs. buy one for the price of two and get the second one free.

[@2shoestoo]

I never knew the difference. I thought it had to do with paint bleed.

[@aaronfuksa2047]

Most water resistant release tape for auto body? True my client vehicles get hot in the sun.

[@kurtklein5175]

once again great video! thanks my friend!

[@Idahopainter]

Your welcome! Thank you for being with us!

[@chadrockman1762]

Great video..I'm gonna try the blue frog tape

[@samuelmazack]

Ipg pg5 is what i use for production

[@rvingmontanezway103]

Great Video 👍

[@lh5269]

Plus orange will pull off finish and paint. Always use blue on windows baseboards jambs so you dont pull paint off finish.

[@Idahopainter]

Not a finish properly prepped and paint cured.

[@lh5269]

Touche! But when your doin a repaint in a rental or just repaint in general your not necessarily doin all that extra pre for a customer to get the results your talking about.

[@lh5269]

We just did a rental the other day put orange tape up for less than 2 hours and it pulled old finish. To be safe we always prefer to use blue inside to prevent this issue.

[@dancagle2533]

I've used Sherwin William's painter's (basic minila-yellow) masking tape for over 30 years, with little problem on release. I buy 1" by the box. It self releases over time. Okay, there may be a glue residue now and then. Comes off with mineral spirits. Yes, hot metals can be a problem.

[@syatika]

How does the sherwin tape compare to the 2020?

[@dancagle2533]

I do not know what 2020 (tape?) is. I do not have a problem with Sherwin Williams manila tape and will leave it on for days. If there is a residue, it cleans up with spirits. Funny: I get in hot water for not using blue tape because customers have been sold that it is necessary. Walmart has blue tape cheaper.

[@syatika]

@@dancagle2533 It's the 3M scotch tape, also known as 2020.

[@dancagle2533]

It reads 2090 on my 3M reel.

[@syatika]

@@dancagle2533 the blue or the white tape that 3M offers?

[@MarkWhippy]

I’ve had problems with the green frog tape not sticking to surfaces sometimes. Have you had this problem with the green frog tape?

[@bailey2624]

surface needs to be clean and dry. humidity effects it as well.

[@ajolote7193]

Use yellow one.

[@Idahopainter]

Moisture is probably the cause

[@mikebonge7206]

Great info

[@robertbairt9094]

That tan 1" masking tape is now $2.79 at HD as of Easter Sunday 2022 2"Frog tapes were $10 - $11 for 60yrd roll in a tub. $250 aver 4 a 5gal SW P&P premium Exter LP. What tip 4 P&P Ext Pnt on a corregated panel trailer factory worn repaint? A 3/4 - 1" nap roller just skips&slides flat! So using DSP1900 AMSPRAY/Wagner contractor grade rental unite. Have 413 tip. Thanks 4 HWR shirts or now HWSpray😉

[@GreenAppelPie]

3M Blue tape hell no, Frogtape green yes. 3M blue leaves a crappy jagged line. I wish Frogtape green didn’t come in that plastic container, it’s just a waste and goes to the landfill. I've never seen that cp199 orange tape at the big box store, I guess it’s not profitable enough. Good vid!

[@TheJaniceLee66]

flashing how do you keep flashing off house?

[@the1bryanbowerman]

Awesome knowledge, thank you so much! (keep it rolling) with every video Chris, i literally feel more #educated #empowered, as well as #equipped! thanks again #paintlifetv! #theidahopainter, #idahopainter #B&Kpainting #paintlifemafia

[@pnwatv5094]

You need to make a video on using one piece of plastic or tape when masking for easy demasking ladder walking makes that super easy or pull out alot of paper to move ladder never peice your masking 🤷‍♂️

[@RiverRatSurfers]

Yeah I always run 1 piece, especially with plastic. Some times I do piece paper masking in high long runs. Reason being. The tape can't hold the paper gun weight while your moving ladder. Just have to overlap and tape the seem top to bottom. Iv tried taping then cutting my paper separately, but past 6ft. It's a bitch keeping it straight and twisting. But yesh I'm open to someone who has a trick. But for easy demasking with the piecing way is easy. Just over lap all your tape the same direction and enough overlap to hold when you pull it. And pull from the direction you over lapped it. Kinda works like Dominos us my best way to paint a visual

[@jeffgcasto]

Great video

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you🤙

[@dojafoja]

No mention of yellow Frog's tape!! I stick that shit to trim that was painted just a mere few hours prior. There are definitely situations where it doesn't work but for the most part we're able to knock out 3-tones in smaller areas in 1 day without the need to freehand trim lines. Nowadays I pretty much only freehand ceiling lines and unpainted objects, fixtures, etc... Trim and accent lines get Frog's tape these days. The labor saved and quality of lines are more than worth the additional cost in tape!

[@erikcable1755]

dang..I can't get my hand inside the roll of tape...

[@barclaysmaintenance1399]

Man! In Canada the masking tape is NOT $1 a roll!! Frog tape is $13 a roll at Sherwin Williams. They give contractors pricing by the case and I use the blue frog tape exclusively. I don’t have a crew so normally when I mask floors it’s going to be there for more than a couple days. The extra cost gives me extra insurance.

[@wandererofworlds8596]

Blue tape is worth it....i feel using the best product you can to limit the chance of mistakes or a shody job makes up for the cost differance. I only use inferior tape to tape paper to plastic. Never do I use white tape against any finished surface but that's just me. Love your videos brother...keep up the content ....it helps people more than you know.

[@SLICK-GLN]

Blue tape sucks I stopped using that 20 hrs ago I use 3m production and Frog tape

[@SLICK-GLN]

@Terminology! Sorry 20 YRS not just Frog Tape I said my go to is 3M production tape 11/2 inch then Frog for special stuff there are a couple of alternatives to the Frog tape but they are expensive .

[@1painter4hire]

Agree 💯 , frog yellow when in doubt, Regular tape rest of the time. But I only work indoors nowadays.

[@Idahopainter]

20 years?

[@SLICK-GLN]

@@Idahopainter Yep I have not used that to do a job in that long I gave up on it and went to 3M production tape from home Depot great stuff.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

Seems as if someone is questioning the original production date of that tape 🤔 I'd have to agree not sure that was even on the shelves in 98-99

[@jimmymcgill6778]

I've use tape from the discount store, that works good. About $1.50 for a 30 yard roll, from 3M. Still cheaper then $5+ for a 60 yard roll.

[@alanagnew3451]

How about that, cheap tape can't be stored for too long since it may lack a release coat.

[@tonylee4522]

3M Blue Tape #2093 Sharp Lines.

[@orozco53204]

Can u send me shirt that says paint life chose me

[@PerpetualArt]

What painter doesn't know the difference between blue tape vs white tape...

[@Idahopainter]

Many

[@JimForster85]

I always store my blue tape in the oven!

[@properpaint6221]

No blue tape with us anymore. Only green Frog and 3M #2020cg.

[@guyincognito320]

It's so hard to get the blue tape to stick to that tiny 1/8" lip of the trim. I can do better free handing it. the only problem is roller spray. Blue tape is absurdly overpriced trash.

[@Idahopainter]

Cost more but worth it

[@coyote520]

Blue tape is garbage. The only thing it's good for, is marking off holidays or spots that need to be fixed or repainted

[@sonwasup]

The answer is NO

[@jonathanarent3363]

A good painter should be able to cut perfect, stucco, what ever. You can't teach that in a video. All tape is, is a false sense of security!

[@syatika]

Indeed, but it definitely helps to not get paint where you don't want it and the newbies you bring onto your crew.

[@Idahopainter]

Oh Boy!!!!!!!

[@keithhernandez3148]

I guess you never spray

[@jonathanarent3363]

I spray 5 days a week lol.. if your going to spray of course, bag it all off, tape is a must! But what I'm saying is a good painter should be able to cut perfect around door knobs and laser beam straight lines with speed..... jus saying..

[@jeffreyhoward3507]

Jonathan Arent Jonathan, taping is a Skill just like being able to cut in with a brush. In some situations taping is critical in order to produce a quality paint job. Many painters are good with a brush but there is no way you can duplicate what can be accomplished with A nice tape job. It definitely takes Time to tape things off but in the end it saves so much time and turns out perfectly straight lines if taped properly. The best part about taping door casings and baseboards is the fact that you can cut in much quicker and roll right up to the tape leaving you with a very nice looking wall. If you do get an occasional area of bleed through it doesn’t take much time to go around and touch things up.