ROOM PREP: Preparing a room for your next paint project is an important step in the process. Clear away room clutter, window treatments, socket and light covers, furniture, and anything else that will get in your way as you paint. Make sure you have the right tools for the job before starting, and prepare your wall’s surfaces in advance.
FrogTape® Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape – Green
Get crisp, clean lines on your next painting project with FrogTape® Multi-Surface Painting Tape. How does it work? It’s made with exclusive PaintBlock® Technology, a super-absorbent polymer that reacts with the water in emulsion paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape to prevent paint bleed. The result is a crisp, professional paint line. Designed to work on a variety of surfaces, this premium grade masking tape delivers a performance you can be proud of.
Sizes
- 24mm x 41.1m
- 36mm x 41.1m
- 48mm x 41.1m
Features/Benefits
- Premium grade painter’s tape for most common paint applications
- Edge-treated with exclusive PaintBlock® Technology for sharp paint lines
- Recommended for use on cured painted walls, wood trim, glass, metal and stone
- Removes cleanly from most surfaces for up to 21 days
- Premium adhesion to help eliminate the need for touch-ups
- Tape canister for clean, protected storage
- Interior use
- Medium adhesion
Use FrogTape® Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape For:
- CURED PAINTED WALLS
- WOOD TRIM
- GLASS
- METAL
- STONE
DESCRIPTION
FrogTape® Multi-Surface is a premium, medium adhesion painter’s masking tape that helps you achieve crisp, clean paint lines and saves time and money by eliminating the need for touch-ups.
Available in a variety of widths to accommodate any application, FrogTape® is the sharp line solution for basic masking applications or advanced wall designs like stripes or geometric patterns.
THE ONLY PAINTER’S TAPE TREATED WITH PAINTBLOCK ® TECHNOLOGY
FrogTape® painter’s tapes are the only tapes treated with PaintBlock® Technology, a super-absorbent polymer which reacts with emulsion paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape, preventing paint bleed. Learn more.
Each roll comes in a reusable plastic canister designed to protect the tape’s treated edges from damage for better, more consistent results.
When maintenance becomes necessary
The length of time before a new paint system requires its first major maintenance depends on the condition of the substrate prior to painting and the level of care that was taken during preparation. It also depends on any interim measures that have been taken to address, for example, a failure due to a damaged substrate or failure of a previous coating. Be prepared to fix damage as it occurs, such as scrapes, hail damage or cracks. It is almost impossible to achieve an imperceptible finish in one spot over an existing system, so repair and prime the specific damage and repaint a wider area to provide an even finish.
A quality three-coat acrylic system can be expected to perform on timber weatherboards for 7–10 years. An oil-based or alkyd system may only last 4–6 years. These numbers reduce to 5–7 years and 1–5 years respectively on window sills and other slanted surfaces with greater exposure to damaging ultraviolet light from the sun. A great number of failures on timber surfaces are due to movement or deterioration of the timber underneath.
Performance on metal can vary widely and, excluding protective systems which are a speciality area, a standard acrylic system can be expected to last 5–7 years on metal, while an alkyd system may only last 1–3 years on the same surface. When dealing with steel, AS/NZS 2312:2002 Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings gives excellent coverage on the life expectancy of systems and maintenance issues.
Transparent wood stains require more regular servicing as the wood is not completely protected from ultraviolet light and can break down underneath the coating. Most stains recommend selective recoating after two summers to ensure areas showing erosion are repaired. Care has to be taken not to over build other areas where the stain remains intact.
Our climate is uniquely harsh on paint
It’s easy to forget that as an island nation our climate is dominated by our proximity to the sea. Even Palmerston North has a harsh environment because of prevailing winds. Paint designed and manufactured for use in New Zealand must take into account our predominantly marine environment and high levels of ultraviolet exposure. The composition of our paints is markedly different from other regions around the world.
Such environmental exposure has a huge impact on all coating systems.
Protective coatings, for example, have standards that reduce the expected time to first maintenance from 15 years to 2 years depending on how exposed the site is to the elements!
There are three processes that act at different rates on painted surfaces – sun, moisture and temperature differences. Direct and reflected ultraviolet light degrades the binder and pigments of paint, resulting in chalking, erosion and colour loss. Eventually, all grades of paint suffer these affects to some degree, but lower quality paints will fail in these ways much earlier. The binders in acrylic paint tend to resist the effects of direct light better than the binders in oil-based or alkyd paints because the alkyd paints absorb the ultraviolet radiation into the binder.
Moisture in the form of rain, snow, dew, condensation or sprinklers present a number of challenges to a painted surface. As well as surface effects, all coating systems (apart from weathertight membranes) allow some liquid or water vapour through. Where timber has been used, this can lead to swelling and shrinking over time, which can force the paint to fail due to movement in the substrate.
Temperature can also expand metal surfaces and have an impact on wood as it drives off moisture content. To reduce the impact of temperature on a substrate, use light colours or paints that incorporate special pigments that reduce the absorption of heat.
To ensure the longevity of a paint system that is exposed to extreme elements, annual inspections should be carried out and running repairs made to any areas that are damaged or under stress.
Good preparation is essential
The decisions made when painting influence what type of maintenance is needed and when it will be required. To get the best out of a paint system, a good deal of effort needs to be focused on preparing the surface. As a new paint film dries it exerts forces on the surface below. Where there is a powdery surface or a loose paint system underneath, movement can occur and a failure at the substrate or old coating can result. Skimping on surface preparation can lead to a range of immediate issues or to the early failure of a system due to underlying issues.
There are several key things to look for when preparing a surface for repainting:
- Is there any moss or mould present? A quick wash with water will not remove spores or small particles, a chemical treatment is required. Moulds can regrow underneath new paint films popping them off the surface.
- Is the surface chalky or dirty? Proper cleaning involves both washing and rinsing. Cleaning solutions bind up dirt and small particles so that they are washed away from the surface, rather than just moved around.
- Are there old sealants and puttys? Failed sealants and puttys should be
removed and replaced with new materials. Adhesion tests should be carried out on any previously painted areas.
Check with a reputable paint company or tradesperson to get the details on an appropriate adhesion test regime.
