What kind of masking tape to select?

Masking tape is available in various types and remains suitable for all applications. It is necessary to select the best kind of masking tape. If you are making a wrong choice just to save a few dollars, you will end up wasting additional hours to remove scraps, residue the entire task. and slivers of tape from the surface. In certain cases, you need to re-do the

 What are the factors you should consider when choosing the masking tape?

• Transfer or residue resistance: How many hours or days you wish to apply and leave the masking tape on that surface? Will you be exposing that applied area to heat and sunlight? It is important to know that the masking tape leaves a gum-like residue when it is removed.

• One-piece or clean removal: Are you choosing a tape that you wish to apply and leave for a long time than recommended? Do not care about the conditions where the tape would be exposed to? Ensure to use the right grade of tape. All these factors come under single piece clean removal.

• Sharp paint edge: It is challenging to accomplish an exact paint line. Therefore, it is important to select the right masking tape which does not bleed into the area that is planned to be applied.

• Conformability for curved areas, edges, etc. If you are finding too much of curves in the area where you wish to apply, it is recommended to select a higher grade tape like fine line masking tape.

We have explained the basic kinds of masking tapes which can be used for all bases. Masking tape is accessible in different grades and brands. Some of the popular types are as follows:

1.      General usage masking tape: There are several types of general usage masking tape. These are low-temperature types that can be used in non-critical applications. It is recommended only for short term usage in the indoors. If needed, you can also select logs that are meant for the dealer and custom cut the masking tape. It is used for applications like general purpose. If you are in need of extra-wide rolls, you can contact the industries for various applications.

2.      High-performance masking tape: These are all round and excellent tape variety that has high-temperature resistance. Some of the qualities of high-performance masking tape are good to paint edge, conformability, fewer applications like holding, bundling, general paint masking, and best for tight transfer of residue and single-piece removal feature. It is used in various automotive industries' curved spaces. It is commonly used in industries like glazing, joinery, sign industry, plastic fab, facilities maintenance, manufacturing, marine.

3.      Fineline masking tape: The fine line masking tape comes with a thin backup for sealing sharp and clean paint edges. The flexible backing remains suitable narrow curves and good sharp paint boundaries. It is present in a narrow width of 3 mm for clear detailed masking. It is used in applications like masking narrow curves and finely detailed masking. It is used in industries like automotive marine, display, and exhibition, industrial and sign industries.