3m masking tape

Masking Tape Tips: The Different Types and How to Use Them

3m masking tape

What makes masking tapes so convenient and widely-used is that they are a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper, and an easily released adhesive. These are developed to help protect surrounding surfaces from overspray, to provide clean paint lines and be removed in a simple and clean way when finished. There are various different sizes available – the most demanded being the 3m masking tape. What follows are the types and their basic uses.