User Manual

Applying the tape:

Clean the surface to be masked. Make sure it is dust-free and dry.

If the surface has been recently painted make sure the paint has

cured. Please refer to the FAQ page of FrogTape.com for more information.

For accurate placement, adhere FrogTape in short sections to avoid stretching the tape. Stretching

the tape affects the elasticity of the paper and can cause the tape to lift off the wall over time.

Make sure FrogTape is flush to the edge that you will be painting.

Using a putty knife or 5-in-1 tool, press the tape you laid to burnish it to the surface you are masking.

-- If you are painting more than one coat of paint, it is a good idea to remove and reapply

FrogTape in between coats.

-- If you are taping on a textured surface, some specialized taping techniques might be

required. See the “How to Tape on a Textured Surface” article for more information.

Removing the tape:

Remove the tape immediately after you are finished painting. This will help prevent paint from

bridging over the tape and tearing when you remove it. When latex paint begins to dry, it becomes

rubbery (like a rubber band) and has a tendency to pull.

Remove the tape slowly and pull at a 90 degree angle.

-- If the new paint does begin to tear, gently score the edges of the tape with a razor blade.

-- If the tape begins to tear the wallboard when it is being removed, this likely means that

you have masked on a poorly bonded surface. Try softening the tape’s adhesive with a

blow-dryer.

HOW TO USE FROGTAPE

There are no special techniques or methods that you need to use

with FrogTape. Here are some general tips for applying FrogTape

to trim or other surfaces.

Keeps Paint Out. Keeps Lines Sharp.

NOTE: FrogTape was designed for use with latex paints for interior/exterior home painting projects. If you wish to use FrogTape in another

application you must test before use. Please see the tape core or the FAQ section of FrogTape.com for more information.

Still have questions? Please call 1-877-FROGTAPE, 8 am to 5 pm EST to speak with a live representative.