to stretch when applied to a curved line. Tapes can be natural paper (beige) or different colors. Paper backings are often saturated with resins to help prevent paint from seeping through the paper. Many tapes have a release coating on the top of the tape to help the tape release from the roll.

The pressure sensitive adhesive on masking tapes need to create an effective bond to the intended surface, particularly on the edges to prevent paint from working in and causing a rough paint line. Once the paint is dry, the adhesive must