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ProDec Advance

ProDec Advance 1.5" x 50m Low Tack Precision Edge Masking Tape

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1.5" (36mm) width x 50m length premium quality masking tape made from easy tear Japanese rice paper for excellent barrier properties, eliminating paint bleed for razor sharp lines

High tech, low tack, low residue adhesive for smooth application and release

Ideal for walls, wood, metal, glass, mouldings, switches, sockets and more

Low tack adhesion grade ideal for newly painted and delicate surfaces where gentle adhesion is required without surface damage

Test a small area first and remove ideally before paint dries (max 24 hours after application)

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Available in the following:

1" 1.5" 2"

Product details

Precision Edge Masking Tape makes achieving razor paint sharp lines simple, giving excellent barrier properties and eliminating paint bleed for the crispest of edges. Made using easy tear Japanese rice paper, it is coated with a high tech adhesive that gives even application when put down and smooth release when peeled, leaving no residue. Green Precision Edge is the low tack adhesion grade, ideal for newly painted and delicate surfaces where gentle adhesion is required without surface damage including plaster, wood, metal, wallpaper, glass, mouldings, switches and sockets.

FAQs

Our most commonly asked questions relating to this range. You can find a wider set of FAQs here or if you still have any questions about a specific product, feel free to contact us.

What is the difference between ProDec, ProDec Advance and ProDec Contractor?

ProDec offers the most comprehensive range of products for the decorating trade, while ProDec Advance represents innovative products such as the Ice Fusion paint brush and roller collection, Titan roller frame and scraper, plus the Super Cling dust sheets. ProDec Contractor offers up a small range of entry point trade essentials.

Any general recommendations when using masking tape?

Ensure surfaces are smooth and clean

Masking tape adheres well to smooth surfaces such as plaster, wood, metal, glass and plastic. Make sure the surface is free of dust, dirt and grease for both optimum adhesion and a clean line.

Hot spots

If the adhesive surface is exposed to direct sunlight, tape with UV-resistant adhesive should be used to prevent baking on caused by excessive adhesion. Once baked on, it can be very difficult to remove masking tape, especially without damaging the surface underneath.

Wood

With unfinished or finished wood, tapes with low adhesion should be used.

How long can I leave masking tape on a surface before it should be removed, and will it leave any residue behind?

General use:

Masking tape should ideally be removed from a surface before the paint has dried. Once the drying process begins, the paint can form a bridge between tape and surface, so whilst the tape may remove cleanly, the paint film may not break evenly and the line won’t be as sharp as you want.

New surfaces:

If you are using masking tape on a newly painted surface, a low-tack variant is advisable. A new surface is where the paint was applied less than 28 days previously, as it typically takes this length of time for the paint to fully cure or harden and achieve optimum adhesion. For this reason, low tack tape should ideally be removed within 24 hours to minimise the risk of the tape bonding more strongly with the surface and reduce the chances of leaving residue or, worse, pulling the previous paint off.

High Temperatures:

Avoid using any masking tape at all in high temperatures where the heat and humidity can affect the performance unless it’s specifically designed for that environment, such as UV-resistant tape.

Can masking tape be safely used on delicate or fragile surfaces without causing damage?

Standard masking tape is already designed with the type of medium adhesion that should prevent damage to surfaces, but even this can be too strong for delicate surfaces. In that instance, you should consider a low-adhesion tape.

This can also be used on painted walls because the adhesive isn’t strong enough to damage the paint underneath. We recommend a maximum removal time of 24 hours after application of the tape on a painted wall.

Where can I buy ProDec masking tapes?

ProDec masking tape is available via many of our stockists, and you can also find them on leading online retail sites.

Owing to the number of products in the ProDec range, not all retailers will stock all our products so it’s worth contacting them before you visit. But if they don’t have what you want, all stockists are able to order any ProDec product and get it for you within a couple of days.

If you’re still struggling to find something, just give us a call, contact us through this form or email us at contactus@prodec.uk.com.

Reviews

4.8 Stars

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David Mowbray

01/02/2023

Faultless. No bend when applying and no bleed with paint or spray. Sharp lines every time and easily removed leaving no damage. 10/10

Ben

10/09/2021

Fantastic tape. Used on raised wallpaper that was coated with emulsion the day before. No paint pull and a great razor sharp line.

Ashley

21/09/2020

Used to get a straight edge with floor paint, left for 2 days and pulled up fine with no bleed through. Good stuff.

Roy Forrest

22/07/2020

Used the ProDec Low Tack to tape a papered wall prior to painting coving. It was spot on - straight line and no tearing of the wallpaper.

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