3M 888519016572 Painters Masking Tape 1/2 in 60 Yd Blue

Product Description

The 3M 888519016572 is a blue crepe paper painters masking tape designed for clean, sharp paint lines on a wide range of surfaces. The tape measures 1/2 inch wide and 60 yards long with a thickness of 5.4 mil. An acrylic adhesive backing provides reliable adhesion while allowing clean removal without leaving residue on properly prepared surfaces. With a tensile strength of 27 pounds per inch, the tape holds firmly during masking and resists tearing during application and removal. It is rated for use up to 200 degrees F, making it suitable for standard residential and light commercial painting environments. Painters, finishing contractors, and detail-oriented DIYers use this tape wherever precision edge control is needed.

This tape is suited for interior and exterior masking applications where clean paint lines are the priority. Common uses include masking trim, windows, baseboards, and adjacent surfaces during brush or spray painting operations. The 1/2 inch width makes it particularly useful for tight detail work, narrow profiles, and curved surfaces where a wider tape would be difficult to apply without bridging or lifting. The blue color provides easy visual identification on the work surface.

Key Features

• 1/2 inch width and 60 yard length per roll for detail masking applications
• 5.4 mil thick blue crepe paper backing conforms to irregular and curved surfaces
• Acrylic adhesive bonds securely and removes cleanly from most surfaces
• 27 lb per inch tensile strength resists tearing during handling and removal
• Rated up to 200 degrees F for use in standard painting environments

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose painters masking tape for use on wood, drywall, glass, metal, and other standard painted or primed surfaces in residential and light commercial painting applications.

Installation Notes

Applied by hand without special tools. Surfaces should be clean, dry, and free of dust or grease before tape is applied to ensure proper adhesion and clean edge lines. Remove tape at a low angle while paint is still slightly wet or fully cured per paint manufacturer guidance to minimize edge chipping. Avoid leaving tape on surfaces longer than the maximum recommended dwell time for the application.