No matter what you're painting, it's important to use the proper tape for the surface in order to get the best results. Learn how to pick the right painters tape for your next project.
Multi-surface
Walls, skirting boards, tile and glass are some of the most common painting jobs and call for a multi-surface painting tape. Multi-Surface Tape is perfect for the job with its medium adhesive and 14-day clean removal.
Use for:
- Lightly textured plasterboard
- Plaster walls
- Wood skirting boards
- Aluminium, metal
- Carpet
- Marble, slate
- Countertops
- Tiles, sealant
- Window glass
- Hardware
- Plastic
- Hardware

Sharp and ultra sharp lines
Painters tape can also be used for decorative paint jobs that incorporate shapes and different colours. Sharp Lines and Ultra Sharp Lines tapes have a technology that seals out paint to deliver clean and sharp paint lines. These tapes ensure a 21-day clean removal and 28-day clean removal, respectively.
Use Sharp Lines for:
- Lightly textured plasterboard
- Plaster walls
- Tiles, sealant
Use Ultra Sharp Lines for:
- Wood trim, skirting boards
- Aluminium, metal
- Marble, slate
- Countertops
- Window glass
- Hardware

Delicate surfaces
Some projects involve delicate surfaces that require a painters tape with gentle adhesion and a residue-free removal. Delicate Surface has a gentle adhesive that ensures a clean removal up to 60 days with no sticky residue.
Use on:
• Lightly textured plasterboard
• Fresh paint
• Wood floors
• Wallpaper
• Cabinets
• Veneers

Exterior surfaces
When painting exterior surfaces, it is essential to pick the correct tape that has a strong adhesive and can weather any outdoor conditions. Exterior Surface Tape is weatherproof, made with very strong adhesive to stick to any outdoor surface and has a 10-day clean removal.
Use for:
- Hardware
- Window glass
- Metal or wood trim
- Vinyl
- Non-rough clapboard

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