FrogTape

FrogTape painter’s tape masks paint edges for DIYers and professional painters. PaintBlock seals the tape edge to help keep paint from creeping underneath. That matters where your wall color meets the trim.

FrogTape is a Shurtape Technologies, LLC brand. Its manufacturer is headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina. The brand began with its original Multi-Surface painter’s tape and offers painter’s tapes, specialty tapes and mounting products.

Match the tape to your surface

Choose your tape by the surface you’re sticking it to. FrogTape’s Product Comparison Chart helps you make that match, including when the job involves fresh paint, wallpaper or caulk. Settle the surface match before laying out another color over a painted wall.

Seal the edge before painting

Dust between the adhesive and the surface gives paint a way underneath. FrogTape calls for a clean surface, so wipe away the dust before applying tape. Use shorter sections if you’re still getting the feel for it; that’s FrogTape’s recommendation for avoiding stretch.

A strip can look flat and still have a little opening where paint can creep through. Press the edge with a firm plastic card to eliminate gaps. The edge deserves the extra pass. FrogTape’s painter’s tapes require no wait before painting once the tape is applied and sealed.

Remove it while the paint is wet

Paint damage is possible when you pull masking tape. Fully dried paint can form a bond between the tape and surface, and that bond can cause chipped paint or uneven edges during removal. Remove FrogTape while the paint is still wet.

Pull slowly at the angle listed below. A ripping noise means you’re going too fast, so slow down when you hear it.

For picture-hanging jobs, FrogTape’s reMOVEables range uses CleanGrip and is marketed for secure holding and clean removal; match the mounting product to your surface and picture weight, then follow its package directions for preparation, loading and removal.

Specifications and surface conditions

Detail	Specification
PaintBlock Technology	Super-absorbent polymer that seals tape edges to keep paint out
Fresh paint	Minimum age of 24 hours
Wallpaper	Coated
Caulk	Cured until firm
Tape removal angle	45 degrees

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use FrogTape Multi-Surface painter’s tape?

Start with a clean surface and make sure the tape suits the finish you’re masking. Apply shorter sections without stretching them, then press the edges firmly with a plastic card to close gaps. You can paint as soon as the tape is applied and sealed. Remove it slowly while the paint is still wet, pulling at a 45-degree angle.

Which FrogTape should you use on delicate surfaces?

Match the tape to the actual finish using FrogTape’s Product Comparison Chart. Fresh paint needs to be at least 24 hours old, and the wallpaper qualification is coated wallpaper. Those surface conditions matter when you’re masking over a finish you want to preserve.

How do you use FrogTape picture hanging strips?

Match the strips to your picture’s weight and the mounting surface, then follow your pack’s directions for preparation, loading and removal. FrogTape reMOVEables uses CleanGrip Technology for holding and clean removal, but that doesn’t replace following the removal steps carefully.

Does FrogTape make flashing tape?

Yes. FrogTape offers Pro Grade Flashing and Waterproofing Tape. Follow that product’s installation directions for surface preparation and overlaps; those details matter to the finished seal.