Painter's tape is usually for protecting surfaces and fixtures from paint, but in a pinch it works for protecting you (or, more likely, your children) from the hazards of whatever you're taping.

Even if you're using the best painter's tape in the world, there will likely be a few blemishes. Pros of cutting in. No real prep involved — just load up the brush with paint and go.

When he painted, he used blue painter’s tape, so he wouldn’t get paint on the wallpaper. ... you could still use the base-cap treatment where there’s baseboard on the end wall with the door.

Painter’s tape is one of those incredibly useful inventions that everyone is familiar with and no one is using to its fullest potential. Sure, painter’s tape—when used properly—can make ...

Let’s start with the basics: While both masking tape and painter’s tape are made from crepe paper, masking tape is usually beige/cream-colored, and painter’s tape is blue (or yellow or green).