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FrogTape® brand painter's tape is a line of premium painter's tapes for a variety of applications. FrogTape Multi-Surface, Delicate Surface and Pro Grade painter's tapes are treated with PaintBlock® Technology, a super-absorbent polymer that reacts with the water in latex paints to form a micro-barrier. This seals the edges of the tape, prevents paint bleed and delivers super sharp paint lines. FrogTape® Pro Grade Orange Painter’s Tape™ offers high adhesion and quick stick to a variety of surfaces, even in hot and humid conditions, and FrogTape® High Bond Exterior Painter's Tape™ is the only painter’s tape engineered to consistently adhere to hard-to-stick to self-cleaning paint technology, saving you time and frustration on the job — these tapes do not contain PaintBlock Technology. Additionally, the FrogTape® family of performance masking tapes are engineered for professional results in challenging marine, automotive, transportation and other applications where industrial coatings are applied.

PaintBlock Technology is a cross-linked, sodium-based super-absorbent polymer (SAP). Essentially, it is a polymer that can absorb and retain large amounts of a liquid relative to its own mass. Super-absorbent technology has been around for decades and is used in many everyday items, including baby diapers.

The PaintBlock Technology reacts with the water in latex paints to form a micro-barrier along the edges of the tape to prevent paint bleed.

Our FrogTape products are available at retailers nationwide including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Sherwin-Williams, Ace Hardware, True Value, Walmart and more, and can also be found online. Check our Where to Buy page to find a retailer near you or to purchase online.

We like to think of masking tape as a tool. You make your tools last longer by taking care of them, storing them properly and keeping them clean. The canister FrogTape comes in keeps it from being damaged (such as the edges being nicked), and keeps dirt and debris off the tape. You can use an empty canister for storage of nuts and bolts, screws or nails. It is also recyclable, however you'll need to check with your local Recycling Center for additional details.

The tabs provide a flat surface so the container can stand upright on the shelf in retail stores. They also help keep the lid on during shipping.

FrogTape® is only available in .94 inches, 1.41 inches and 1.88 inches.

We sell FrogTape® to a variety of retailers and distributors.  If you need help locating a retailer or distributor in your area, please visit our  Where to Buy page or call us at 1-800- 376-4827.

To become a wholesaler, please visit our corporate website and complete the New Customer Inquiry Form in order for a sales team member to contact you directly.

All painter's tapes should be removed while the paint is still wet. If the paint dries and you notice that the paint is pulling up with the tape, or that the paint is cracking along the paint line as you remove the tape, score along the edge of the tape with a razor blade before removing. This breaks the seal between paint and tape, ensuring a cleaner line and easier removal.

  • FrogTape Delicate Surface painter’s tape removes cleanly from the recommended surfaces for up to 60 days.
  • FrogTape Multi-Surface painter’s tape removes cleanly from the recommended surfaces for up to 21 days.
  • FrogTape Pro Grade Blue painter's tape removes cleanly from the recommended surfaces for up to 14 days.
  • FrogTape Pro Grade Orange painter's tape® removes cleanly from the recommended surfaces up to 3 days.
  • FrogTape High Bond Exterior painter's tape™ removes cleanly from the recommended surfaces up to 3 days.
  • FrogTape Multi-Surface painter's tape is UV resistant for up to 7 days.
  • FrogTape Delicate Surface painter's tape is UV resistant for up to 7 days.
  • FrogTape Pro Grade Blue painter's tape is UV resistant for up to 14 days.
  • FrogTape  Pro Grade Orange painter's tape is UV resistant for up to 1 day.
  • FrogTape  High Bond Exterior painter's tape is UV resistant for up to 1 day.
  • FrogTape 225 Gold Performance Masking Tape is UV resistant for up to 3 days.
  • FrogTape 250 Light Blue Performance Masking Tape is UV resistant for up to 3 days.
  • FrogTape 325 Pink Performance Masking Tape is UV resistant for up to 3 days.

If you have recently painted your walls, this usually indicates that the paint has not fully cured. Stretching the tape as you apply it can also cause it to lift off of the wall. It can also mean that the surface was not properly prepared. Proper surface preparation, such as cleaning the surface to be painted so it is dust free and priming the wall with a compatible primer helps ensure that the tape will stick to the surface.

Latex paints are the preferred paint for use. However, due to the number of solvent coatings and alkyd paints that are available for purchase, we recommend that you test before use.

For application to fresh paint (at least 24 hours old), we recommend you use FrogTape Delicate Surface. FrogTape Multi-Surface should only be applied to cured surfaces. In relation to paint, “cured” does not mean the same thing as “dry”. The curing of paint takes place on a chemical level and is not just the evaporation of liquid from the paint. A cured paint will be a solid state throughout, not just dry to the touch. A latex paint may feel dry within hours after painting but factors such as humidity, paint color and the number of coats will impact how long it takes it to actually cure. We recommend waiting at least 3 days and testing FrogTape Multi-Surface in an inconspicuous area if you have concerns about your paint being cured.

FrogTape is not recommended for use with or on lacquer coatings. However, many end users are successfully using FrogTape products with and on lacquer coatings. We recommend that you test before use.

You do not have to use any special techniques when using FrogTape painter’s tape. However, we do recommend the surface to be clean, dust-free and dry before applying the tape in order to ensure adhesion and avoid paint bleed.

Yes, you can cut the tape to make a design. However, if you are using FrogTape Multi-Surface, Delicate Surface or Pro Grade painter's tapes, the PaintBlock Technology will no longer be activated since it resides on the outside edges of the tape.

Our line of FrogTape Performance masking tapes are designed to work in most marine and automotive applications where solvent and water-based coatings are used. They can also withstand various bake cycles. These include:

  • FrogTape 225 Gold Performance Masking Tape
  • FrogTape 250 Light Blue Performance Masking Tape
  • FrogTape 325 Pink Performance Masking Tape
  • FrogTape® FLC 280 Blue Fineline Masking Tape
  • FrogTape® FLS 325 Yellow Fineline Masking Tape

Our line of FrogTape Performance masking tapes are designed to work in most marine and automotive applications where solvent and water-based coatings are used. They can also withstand various bake cycles. These include:

  • FrogTape 225 Gold Performance Masking Tape
  • FrogTape 250 Light Blue Performance Masking Tape
  • FrogTape 325 Pink Performance Masking Tape
  • FrogTape FLC 280 Blue Fineline Masking Tape
  • FrogTape FLS 325 Yellow Fineline Masking Tape

We recommend you use FrogTape® Delicate Surface for this type of application.

Our line of FrogTape Performance masking tapes are designed to work in most marine and automotive applications where solvent and water-based coatings are used. They can also withstand various bake cycles. These include:

  • FrogTape 225 Gold Performance Masking Tape
  • FrogTape 250 Light Blue Performance Masking Tape
  • FrogTape 325 Pink Performance Masking Tape

Many end users have successfully used FrogTape painter’s tapes with and on stains. We recommend that FrogTape products are tested before use due to the number of commercially available stains (both water and solvent based).

FrogTape painter’s tapes should work for this application. Due to the number of commercial manufacturers of spray paint and the variety of coating compositions we recommend that FrogTape always be tested before use.

FrogTape products should always be tested before use in this application due to the variety of aluminum and aluminum finishes. FrogTape products should never be left up for more than 7 days in this application. The test should be conducted in an effort to replicate the entire process (test in an inconspicuous area and replicate taping the aluminum surface, applying the coating and removing the tape after no more than 7 days). UV exposure and outdoor climatic conditions, which vary depending on location, can alter the properties of the tape.

All tapes will have a tendency to leak on textured or irregular surfaces. It is virtually impossible to fill in the low spots unless you use some specialized procedures or a painter's tape meant for this application. If you still wish to use FrogTape on textured surfaces, one method is to apply a thin coat of your base color along the tape edge first. This activates the PaintBlock Technology and also ensures any initial bleed through that may happen will be the same base color as your wall. If you don't have access to your original base color, another method for painting on textured surfaces involves caulking along the tape edge before you paint. The moisture of the caulk activates the PaintBlock Technology and creates an additional seal against paint seepage.