Indoor Masking Tapes for Painting and Decorating

Masking tapes for painting and decorating must be able to cope with a number of factors. Firstly, they must be easy to apply and bond reliably to the surface so there is no risk of paint seeping underneath. Secondly, they have to be able to be removed without leaving adhesive residues or tearing, and lastly they must provide a sharp paint edge for a professional finish.

Depending on the particular job being undertaken the actual demands placed on the masking tape will vary which is why tesa has a range to cover all eventualities. General purpose masking tape, tesa 4323 offers up to 3 days residue-free removability, tesa 4306 and 4307 both offer 7 day residue-free removability, tesa 4334 Precision Mask gives an extremely sharp paint edges due it’s unusual backing made from compressed Japanese rice paper! Additionally it offers residue-free removability for up to 5 months – a feature of the special adhesive used. tesa 7006 Low Tack masking tape is suitable for use on delicate surfaces such as wallpaper and those which have been freshly painted. All these tapes are compatible with water based paints and varnishes.

tesa 60100 is a fibreglass mesh tape used for joining plasterboard of mending cracks and holes. It can be used without putty or filler and can cover cracks in walls up to 3mm permanently.