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How Painter's Tape Enhances Professionalism

This research provides valuable insights to elevate your business and professional practices, helping you exceed the expectations of customers.

A woman and a painter standing in a freshly painted entryway of a house

Insights from Your Customers

FrogTape® surveyed more than 600 homeowners who plan to complete a home project in the next six months to understand their views on the use of painter's tape. 

What Do Homeowners Consider Important when Hiring a Professional Painter? 

A man peeling Green FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter's Tape off of baseboard trim
  • 80% want professionals to use painter’s tape to ensure clean lines and no paint bleed (very important to 59% and important to 31%). 
  • Over half of homeowners (52%) need the pro to have a good online review or be someone they used in the past (57%). 
  • 69% of homeowners want pros to use protective measures to keep their home safe from unwanted paint. 

How Painter’s Tape Creates Repeat Customers 

No matter how careful a paint pro may be on a job, homeowners have their own opinions on professional precautions.  

  • 87% think the use of painter’s tape shows a higher level of attention to detail. 
  • 84% view painter’s tape as a sign of professionalism. 
  • 53% have asked pros to use painter’s tape on previous projects. 
Two painters painting a room brown with paint rollers

Takeaway

The use of painter's tape seems to be the make-or-break factor on using a paint pro for a future job. This simple addition provides peace of mind for homeowners and makes pros look good. 

Taping Locations 

A hand with paintbrush painting a wall brown right up next to the trim of a door that is covered with Green FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter's Tape

Where do homeowners want pros to use painter’s tape?  

  • Trim – 93% 
  • Ceilings – 86% 
  • Corners – 86% 
  • Accent features – 93% 
  • Doorknobs – 86% 
  • Electrical outlets – 88% 

Takeaway

Homeowners expect painters to keep all edges of unpainted surfaces free of slip-ups – and in their minds, that means using tape. We highly recommend mentioning the use of tape to keep surfaces safe when quoting jobs. 

The Bottom Line

Using pro-quality painter's tape signifies professionalism and attention to detail—meeting homeowner expectations and leading to repeat business. Simple tools like FrogTape can enhance your reputation, boost client satisfaction, and earn you those glowing reviews.

For more business tips straight from your customers, check out our comprehensive research on how homeowners find and vet painting contractors.

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