The Best Masking Tape

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Ben has over a decade of experience in cleaning projects of all types along the entire eastern seaboard of the United States. Ben’s formal training and certifications in cleaning include the AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician), WRT (Water restoration technician), CCT (Carpet Cleaning technician), as well as several other certifications from the IICRC. Ben has managed teams involved in cleaning projects around the United States. Ben’s passion for cleaning and leading teams goes back as far as he can remember.
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Masking tape has many different functions, whether it’s used to repair objects or seal a package. Purchasing quality masking tape will determine how efficiently you can perform projects and if the product serves its purpose. To help consumers avoid wasting their money on tape that doesn’t work well, our The Cleaning Institute team spent a week testing many masking tape products to determine the best options available to purchase. Our top pick is the Colored Masking Tape Kids Craft Set for its vibrant assortment of colors and easy removal from materials. Because of these features, the product is ideal for small or fun projects. The Scotch(R) Home and Office Masking Tape is our honorable mention because it applies easily to clean surfaces and even conforms to curved and contoured surfaces for easy application. We also recommend considering the Scotch Masking Tape for Basic Painting because it contains 30 percent post-consumer recycled fiber on its backing and has three-day clean removal.

The best masking tape is durable and thick, with a fair amount of adhesion to ensure it stays put where it’s applied. It also comes off clean, even after it’s applied for a long time. The masking tape should also come in different color shades to ensure that it can label various items or products.