Masking Tapes

Masking tape that holds, then peels off by hand

For painting straight edges, holding drawing sheets, labelling boxes and marking cut lines, use crepe paper masking tape: 1 inch for craft and labels, 2 inch for wall painting. PackSmith sells Crepe Paper Masking Tape in cream, 1 inch (about 24 mm) or 2 inch (about 48 mm) wide, 20 m or 50 m a roll, in sets of 3 or 6 rolls. It tears across by hand and you can write on it with a pen or marker. Prices on every listing include 18% GST, delivery is free across India and orders dispatch in 1 to 2 working days.

How to choose masking tape

• Width: take 1 inch for craft work, labels and window frames. Take 2 inch for wall painting, because a wider strip protects more of the next surface from a slip of the roller.
• Length: a room or two, or a school project, needs 20 m rolls. A painting contractor or a busy office should take 50 m rolls and change rolls less often.
• Set size: 3 rolls for home use, 6 rolls for sites, schools and offices.

Tips for a clean line

• Stick the tape on a clean, dry surface and press the edge down with a fingernail.
• Paint, then pull the tape off soon after the last coat, slowly and at a low angle.
• Do not leave it in strong sun for days; any masking tape gets harder to remove with time.

Related products

To cover a whole wall, window or sofa while painting, use pre-taped masking film, 2700 mm x 20 m, which has the tape already fixed to a fold-out film. To keep floors and countertops clean during the job, roll out surface protection film, 610 mm x 100 m. For sealing cartons with paper tape, see kraft paper tape, 48 mm x 50 m, and for paper to paper joins, double sided tissue tape.

PackSmith is run by Jagannath Polymers Pvt Ltd (JPPL), Jaipur, making packaging since 1997, ISO 9001:2015, exporting to 20+ countries. We sell this masking tape; it is not one of the tapes made in our plant.