All FrogTape brand painters tapes are treated with PaintBlock Technology, a super-absorbent polymer that reacts with the water in latex paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape, preventing paint bleed and the need for touch-ups. The results are crisp, clean paint lines the first time. The signature FrogTape canister protects your tape edge not only against moisture, but nicks and dents that can ruin the tape edge during storage. Made with exclusive PaintBlock Technology, a super-absorbent polymer that reacts with the water in latex paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape to prevent paint bleed. FrogTape painter's tape delivers professional results. New to painting. Go with the wider width, 4.8cm to provide more protection for your surface. The FrogTape tape canister helps to the tape clean and protected while in storage, so the second paint project looks just as professional as the first. Clean the area you will be masking and painting before you tape to make sure the surface is dust free. Use a damp sponge and a few drops of dish soap mixed in a bucket of warm water. Let surface dry completely before applying tape. Tape any areas on your surface you want to paint-free. For best results, tape in 0.3m - 0.6m sections to avoid stretching the tape. Burnish the tapes edge with a plastic tool like a putty knife or credit card to ensure the tape is completely flush with the surface you will be painting. For best results, remove the tape while the paint is still wet, making sure to slowly pull at a 45 degree angle.