FrogTape Multi-Surface Painters Masking Tape 36mm x 41.1m

In-Depth Look

Paint bleeding under masking tape spoils a straight line. FrogTape Multi-Surface uses PaintBlock technology to help prevent this on walls, trim, glass and metal.

How PaintBlock Works

The tape edges are treated with a super-absorbent polymer. When water in emulsion or other water-based paint touches this polymer, it reacts to form a barrier that seals the edge. This helps stop paint wicking under the tape, which is the main cause of bleed with ordinary masking tape.

Application Tips

Apply the tape to a clean, dry surface without stretching it, then press the edge down firmly with a flat plastic tool. Remove it soon after painting, before the paint has fully dried, pulling back at about 45 degrees. If the paint has dried, score along the edge first so the film does not tear. The tape can stay on for up to 21 days, or 7 days in direct sunlight.

Summary

FrogTape Multi-Surface is a 36mm x 41.1m green, medium adhesion painters tape with a PaintBlock edge that reacts with water-based paint, for use on cured painted walls, wood trim, glass and metal.

How It Compares

FrogTape Multi-Surface is green, medium adhesion painter’s tape. The roll here is 36mm by 41.1m and is one size in a range. It uses PaintBlock technology, in which a super-absorbent polymer reacts with water in emulsion and other water-based paint to form a barrier at the tape edge. It is for cured painted walls, wood trim, glass and metal. Apply it to a clean, dry surface without stretching it, and press the edge down with a flat tool. It can stay on for up to 21 days, or up to 7 days in direct sunlight. Remove it at about 45 degrees.

The tape reacts with water-based paint, so check the label for other paints. Paints used with it on this site include the Dulux Trade Diamond Matt 5L and the Crown Trade Clean Extreme Matt. Our painting a room guide covers the order of work.

Common Questions

How does PaintBlock stop bleed? The polymer reacts with water in the paint and seals the edge. Press the edge down firmly.

When should I remove the tape? Soon after painting, without waiting for the paint to dry fully, at about 45 degrees. If the paint has dried, score along the edge with a blade first.

How long can it stay on? Up to 21 days, or 7 days in direct sunlight, according to the maker.

What surfaces is it for? Cured painted walls, wood trim, glass and metal. Wait for new paint to cure before taping, and test somewhere hidden.

Should I use it on textured walls? Press the edge down. Results vary on rough surfaces, so test first.

How do I apply it? Apply it to a clean, dry surface without stretching it, then press the edge down with a flat tool. Pressing matters because the edge barrier needs good contact with the surface.

Does it work with any paint? It reacts with water in emulsion and other water-based paint, so check the label for other paints. Test it somewhere hidden first.

The roll in this listing is 36mm wide and 41.1m long, and it is one size in a range.

Why does the tape come off at about 45 degrees? The maker gives this as the angle for removal. If the paint has dried, score along the edge with a blade first.

Is the green tape the same as other painter’s tape? It is medium adhesion tape with PaintBlock technology at the edge. Standard masking tape has no edge barrier of this kind, so check the label for the surface and the paint you are using.