What is masking tape for?

Crepe is made from paper tape, having a slightly rough texture. The roughness of the paper prevents ink from dripping easily, thanks to this, the surface outside the tape remains clean. Also, corrugated paper texture makes the tape plastic, it can stretch slightly, which allows you to compensate for uneven surfaces.

Glue, which covers one side of the tape, is based on rubber or acrylic composition. Thereby, after removing the crepe, no traces of glue remain on the surface. These properties allow the use of crepe tape during fine finishing work.. masking tape – material with high moisture resistance. Also, heat-resistant adhesive tape is also produced, which can be used in thermal drying chambers.

Another advantage of krepp is its price.. She's quite affordable.. The cost of crepe depends on its characteristics and size..

Areas of application for masking tape

The main purpose of the crepe tape is to limit the area to be painted.. With it, you can also easily fix the film., to protect large areas of the surface from paint ingress. Krepp is especially effective, if you need to make a clear, a straight line between two painting zones (painting wall panels), as well as when painting window frames (not to stain the glass). After, how does the paint dry, krepp is removed, and get a smooth edge..

The properties of the crepe tape allow it to be used when painting cars.. Since paint crepe is plastic, it adheres perfectly to all body irregularities. How about using heat resistant tape?, then the product can be dried in a special chamber, and even after that the tape will not leave indelible marks on the surface.

In addition to its direct purpose, crepe tape is also used as a packaging material when transporting glass and mirrors – Protects glass from scratches and edge chipping. Tape can be used:

• for sealing wooden windows for the winter;
• to reduce the complexity of the process of applying paintwork;
• for book repair, posters.

Next time, getting ready to paint, don't forget to make sure, what do you have in your arsenal this inexpensive, but useful stuff.