The purpose of blue instead of white masking tape is the blue tape will peel off easier after you're done painting. It's not about getting a cleaner line. Try sticking both tapes to the glass on a sunny window and peeling it off a few days later. You will have a new appreciation for painter's tape.

I'm a painter, and I use regular masking tape when I can. The big advantage of the specialty tapes is that they're less likely to pull off the underlying finish. I once used masking tape on an old laminate floor as I stained adjacent baseboards. When I was finished, and pulled off the tape, the top layer of the old laminate came with it. Most of the time, you can save the money. Just be careful.

If you paint on other peoples property, you need a low tack tape, lowers the chance of damage to the surface you taped. The first time you damage to an existing surface, You'll use Painters Tape from then on. Your own Home Projects, Use Whatever You Want. Good Luck

Regular masking tapes adhesive can and will pull the paint off whatever it sticks too. It will also leave behind adhesive.

You were painting wood. Different game if you’re painting sheet rock.

Thx. Will definitely try it 👍🏾

Very interesting... I’d be curious to see another head-to-head showdown between those two tapes while being used to mask over a surface that already has at least one layer of paint. I think they claim that painters tape releases easier so you don’t risk pulling up paint with it. But it would be interesting to see if that’s true. 🤔 The mod podge tip is super cool btw 👏🏻

Interesting video. The comparison between the two tapes without the Modge Podge (sp?) is interesting to see. While the painter's tape was indeed better, I honestly figured they'd be close to the same. The application of the Modge Podge is definitely a game changer. Great tip! Thanks to you and Brianna!

Thanks so much for the mention Lindsay! It really does make a huge difference!!!

Hahaha you crack me up. You remind me of my sarcastic kids. Subscribed!

Most people dont understand the purpose of painters tape, several commenters posted the correct answer / reason for painters tape. If you read close it tells u its purpose on the package, u have different release periods, there is 7 day might be a 3 day and 14 day and i think a 21 day release. If you pull the tape off before the number of days stated it wont peel off all the underlying paint, It will do it sometimes depending on several factors, like pushing it on really hard, or you have an improper bond adhesion under the layer of paint and sometimes it will just pull it off. regular tape is almost a guarantee. Most painters will slide some caulk / clear caulk over the edge to stop any bleeding of the edge. Rule 1 if you dont need painters tape dont buy it, I do think it is over priced for what you are getting, hell i pay almost 10 dollars a roll. I use regular masking tape where i can, but if u put that on sealer. and leave it for any length of time it will pull the sealer off even, granted cheap masking tape often doesnt even stick at all in the first place.

THE BLUES ALWAYS WORKED BETTER FOR ME

If you want the 'modge podge' effect get green painter's tape. Most expensive. However, it peels clean and givers sharp lines!

Depending on the project you can leave painters' tape on for quite a while where as the regular tape its much harder to remove the longer you leave it on. Also if you're looking for great definition where two colors meet, apply your blue tape seal it really good. Then before you paint the main color go over the edge of the tape with the same color that's under the tape and let that dry. Then paint it with the main color and it shouldn't bleed through if you do it right but you need to use painters tape so yo get a clean release. regular masking tape is o.k. for raw wood but no interior walls or pre painted surfaces.

Did u put the modge podge over the entire expose area or just the seam where the tape meets the wood? Because in fast forward motion it looks like u spread it over the entire exposed area. Also did u wait for the modge podge to dry first or did u paint it immediately after applying?

I used masking tape on my wall (all I had), and it pulled up my paint in huge chunks. So maybe I should just spend more time and hand paint my lines instead of the tape.

First off you’re doing an experiment only on wood. There’s canvas and Sketchpad paper to also consider. I paint on Sketchpad when I want to test out ideas And using masking tape tears off the sketch paper. The blue tape however doesn’t as it’s less tacky. Then there’s the question of the straight edge effect that is expected when you peel off the tape. You won’t get that just with the tape. I use gesso or a fluid matte medium along the edge of the tape to get a crisp line when I peel it off. Make sure it’s completely dry before applying paint. Try it and see the difference. I hope this helps someone.

Wood is much different to a wall surface, it will tend to bleed no matter what tape you use. The lower tack of the painters tape helps reduce pulling up of existing paint whilst removing. That said it should be the same price as regular masking tape 😏

I couldnt make out the name of the thing you used, since I never heard of it. Will you add a link or even just the spelling? (And thank you, great tip!)

Probably need to sand it after for detailed projects?

I know the blue tape is better on finished surfaces by far and masking tape is ok for raw materials but don't leave it too long. The purple tape is best for laying out hardware etc on finished surfaces. Purple tape is my go to

My issue is so far every tape used pulls up once I get my paper wet? Tried the blue painters tape, masking tape, Washi tape & no problem tearing the paper as already coming loose. Any suggestions? Ty.

Yeah its all about having that clean release. Also if you pay even more money you get that magic polymer based paint block technology that saves you from doing some sort of caulking gymnastics 🤸‍♀️. A little tip I saw where you prewet the edge of the tape with a sponge 🧽 to activate the paint block before you paint can help we bleed through even more. If you have deep texture like orange peel you really do need to caulk if you want a super crisp line. Whatever you do you need to work quick before the paint/caulk dries which is easier said than done.

So paint adheres without issue to mod p0dge?

Once you use Frog Tape, you'll never even consider blue painters tape ever again

But the purple paint on modge podge ones looks weaker and sketchier 🤔

OBVIOUSLY you are not a painter. Painters tape isn't about the paint line. Painters tape peels cleaner. Doesn't leave bits of tape or sticky residue. Especially outside!

Did you paint the wood with modge podge too?

Is Modge Podge expensive? Not sure, however, I have diluted Elmers glue or Titebond with water as a substitute for MP because I didn't want my buddies to see me using crafty kindergarten Modge Podge. I am a man with a beard. It worked great.

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What the hell. The mod podge made the paint look uneven and cracked.

You put these on generic plywood which has all sorts of grains and micro crevases for paint to seeps through. Painters tape, or masking for that matter, would be applied almost exclusively on a primed surface. That is the essentially the same thing a using mod-poge(sp?). You have a nice smooth surface. Plus I have no idea if that mod-poge is going to delaminate from the surface down the road. Sorry but this is a fail.

They make this thing called frog tape for the lines don’t believe

Haha they want $8 now!

With the added, "coating", ( could not hear/understand what was said?!",) coverage of the paint sucked! needed a second coat!

I am sorry to write this but if you are painting a surface that needs a good grip, using mod podge is not like using wood primer. Your paint may be compromised. Please do not use mod podge. Bad idea.

A. You're not applying it correctly B. Who in their right mind pays $4+ for coffee!? Both need head examination. Next time pull a damp rag over your painter's tape after applying. Paint. Remove tape before paint fully dries. Don't spend $2 on shit masking tape, $8 on Modge Podge, $4 on foam applicators, and waste a bunch of time in the process. Learn how to properly use the proper tools for the job and quit being hacks. No thanks necessary.

This is a clueless and misguided video. She does not understand masking tape at all.

Why are you sitting on the kitchen froor lol