Blue Dolphin

Blue Dolphin painter’s tape is for painters and DIYers masking walls, trim and cabinets. For detailed work, AXIS APT Washi uses thin rice paper that sits flat against the surface to help block paint bleeding. That’s the reason to choose it for an edge you’ll see every day.

Blue Dolphin Tapes and Abrasives manufactures professional products for painting and construction. The company specializes in specialty substrates and non-solvent adhesives. Its products include AXIS APT Washi Tape and Barracuda tapes and abrasives.

Washi for the edges that show

An accent wall or cabinet detail puts the paint line where you’ll notice it. Washi’s ultra-flat backing helps seal the edge against paint bleeding. Precision masking is its job. Press the paint edge down carefully along its full length, especially around a profile.

AXIS APT is designed to adhere to cured paint, wood trim, glass and metal. It’s intended for indoor and outdoor masking with paints, stains and lacquers, so the same line covers detailed interior painting and exterior masking on compatible surfaces.

Let the finish cure before masking

Fresh paint is the place to slow down. Dry to the touch and fully cured are different stages. Let paint fully cure before applying Washi, and test a small area of delicate or recently painted surfaces before masking the whole piece.

Surface preparation matters just as much as the roll. Sanding dust gives adhesive a loose layer to grip, and a poorly pressed edge leaves a path for paint. Clean the surface, let it dry and press the tape edge down along its full length.

Clean removal on longer jobs

When a room takes several rounds of work, removal time matters. AXIS APT Washi provides clean removal for up to 60 days on most surfaces.

Match the line to the job

Blue Painter’s Tape is for interior painting on surfaces such as walls, trim and window frames, is designed to prevent paint bleeding and has a 14-day clean-removal window.

Green Masking handles painting and labeling on wood, metal, plastic and vinyl, with seven-day clean removal.

Polyhanging Tape is intended for hanging protective plastic sheeting and sealing off rooms, with adhesion designed for plastic and a backing that tears like paper.

The range also includes exterior tapes and Barracuda Duct Tape.

AXIS APT Washi sizes

Choose the width for the space you have to mask and the protection you need beside the paint edge. Around narrow details, leave enough room to press the edge down accurately.

Tape	Width	Roll length	Multipack
AXIS APT Washi	.94 inch	54.6 yards
AXIS APT Washi	1.41 inches	54.6 yards
AXIS APT Washi	1.88 inches	54.6 yards
AXIS APT Washi	1.41 inches	54.6 yards	Three-pack

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between Blue Dolphin Washi tape and blue painter’s tape?

Blue Dolphin Washi tape has a thin, flat rice-paper backing for detailed paint edges, while the blue painter’s tape uses medium-tack adhesive on thin crepe paper for interior masking. Washi gives you up to 60 days of clean removal on most surfaces; the blue tape has a 14-day clean-removal window.

Can you use Blue Dolphin Washi tape outside?

Yes, Blue Dolphin Washi tape is intended for indoor and outdoor masking. Its backing is designed to stay in place under sun exposure and hold up through changing temperatures and humidity. You still need a compatible surface, such as cured paint, wood trim, glass or metal.

Can you put Blue Dolphin Washi tape on fresh paint?

Let the paint fully cure before applying Blue Dolphin Washi tape. Paint can feel dry while the finish is still curing, so dry to the touch isn’t enough. Test a small area first on delicate or recently painted surfaces.

Does Blue Dolphin Washi tape work with stain and lacquer?

Yes, Blue Dolphin Washi tape is intended for paints, stains and lacquers. Its flat backing sits tightly against the surface to help seal the edge against bleeding, but you still need to press that edge down carefully.