What is Frog Tape?

PSA Solutions, are now an: Official Frog Tape® UK supplier. This FrogTape® is a 24mm x 41.1 Metre multi-surface tape which is a medium adhesion painters tape, designed for use on: Cured painted walls, Wood trim, Glass, Metal, Unfinished wood, Carpet, Stone and other similar surfaces.

FrogTape – Multi-surface, will remove cleanly from most surfaces for up to 21 days and even 7 days in direct sunlight.

FrogTape – Delicate surface, will remove cleanly from most surfaces for up to 21 days and even 7 days in direct sunlight.

What makes FrogTape different from other painters tapes, is that it is the only masking tape treated with: PaintBlock® Technology, and is not just another masking tape

We are now an: Official Frog Tape® UK supplier. This FrogTape® is a medium adhesion painters tape, designed for use on: Cured painted walls, Wood trim, Glass, Metal, Unfinished wood, Carpet, Stone and other similar surfaces.

Further to this these adhesive masking tapes are used as a premium grade product in building industry as well.

These tapes are perfectly designed as a self-adhesive masking tape for masking painting, are ideal as a car badge adhesive tape or for decal mounting on cars, vans and other types of vehicles.

What are General Purpose Masking Tapes used for?

These masking tapes are ideally used for / on:

• Painting tape
• Painters and decorators tapes
• Cured painted walls
• Wood trim
• Glass
• Metal
• Unfinished wood
• Carpet
• Stone
• Similar applications & surfaces.

What is Paint Block® Technology?

PaintBlock® technology, is a super-absorbent polymer which reacts with latex paint, and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier. This micro barrier seals the edges of the tape, preventing paint bleed on to the surface.

The answer is PaintBlock® Technology. FrogTape® is the only painter’s tape treated with PaintBlock® Technology.

PaintBlock is a super-absorbent polymer which reacts with latex paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape, preventing paint bleed.

Reacts with latex paint and instantly gels to form a micro-barrier that seals the edges of the tape, preventing paint bleed.

How To Use FrogTape®

There are no special techniques – or methods – that you need to use with FrogTape®; but, here are some general tips for applying this tape to trim or other surfaces.

Please Note: FrogTape® was designed for use with emulsion paints for interior/exterior home painting projects. If you wish to use this masking tape in another application you must test before using it.

How do you apply FrogTape®?

Firstly, clean the surface to be masked, and make sure it is dust-free and dry. If the surface has been recently painted, make sure the paint has cured (dried throughout).

For accurate placement, adhere this masking tape in short sections to avoid stretching the tape, and make sure it is flush to the edge that you will be painting.

Next, using a putty knife or 5-in-1 tool, press the tape you laid to burnish it to the surface you are masking. If you are painting more than one coat of paint, it is a good idea to remove and re-apply the tape in between each coat. If you are taping on a textured surface, some specialized taping techniques may be required. See the: How to use this tape on textured surfaces, below for more information.

How do you remove FrogTape®?

Remove this tape immediately after you are finished painting, as this will help prevent the paint from bridging over the tape and tearing when you remove it. When emulsion paint begins to dry, it becomes rubbery (like an elastic band) and has a tendency to pull. When removing this tape, remove the tape slowly and pull at a 90-degree angle.

If the new paint does begin to tear, gently score the edges with a razor blade. If the tape begins to tear the wall board when it is being removed, this likely means you have masked on a poorly bonded surface. Try softening the tape’s adhesive with a blow dryer first.

How to use this tape on textured surfaces

Getting a clean line on a textured surface with FrogTape® alone can be tricky. It is virtually impossible to fill in all of the nooks and crannies that a texture surface has. If FrogTape doesn’t get completely pressed down into every crevice on your textured wall, paint will leak underneath.

If your surface is lightly textured, using a specialized technique may not be necessary. Be sure to firmly press the tape edges down using a knife or 5-in-1 tool. It is always a good idea to test your taping skills before taping off and painting an entire room.

For best results on textured surfaces follow these steps

Step 1
Apply the tape directly onto Wall A along the corner where it meets Wall B. For this example, Wall B is the surface to be painted.

Step 2
Secure the tape by pushing it down with your fingers into each “nook and cranny”.

Step 3
Run a flat tool firmly down the length of the tape to further ensure it is pressed down into the textured surface. You can also use a 5-in-1 tool.

Step 4
Apply a very thin coat of the original colour of Wall A onto Wall B and along the edge of the tape. This will activate PaintBlock® and seal the edge of the tape.

Step 5
Let the paint dry.

Step 6
Using the colour with which you want to paint Wall B, apply a coat of paint along the edge of the tape.

Step 7
Paint the rest of your wall.

Step 8
Run a box cutter or utility knife lightly along the edge of the tape in the corner. Be careful not to press too firmly as to harm the surface of your wall.

Step 9
Remove the tape at 180 degree angle at a slow and steady pace.

Step 10
Enjoy your newly painted accent wall and sharp paint lines.

Cost of these tapes

The prices for these tapes are really cheap, starting from only 19p / metre.

Bulk buying options available

If you are looking to buy these masking tapes in bulk, every option we have on offer comes with bulk buying options. Simply put the more you buy, the more you save.

Available in the following sizes and widths

These painting tapes are available in:

• 24mm x 41.1 Metre Frog Tape – Multi Surfac
• 36mm X 41.1 Metre Frog Tape – Multi Surface
• 24mm x 41.1 Metre Frog Tape
• 36mm x 41.1 Metre Frog Tape

Who are Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Solutions?

PSA Solutions Ltd, are Frog Tape Suppliers, based in Leicestershire, UK.

We have a large range of: frog tapes, in our Leicester warehouse, ready to be dispatched – normally – within 2-3 days.

So if you can not see the adhesive tape you are looking for contact our friendly sales team for free advice.

Where can I find out more?

To find out more about masking tapes please see this Wikipedia page.