Top 10 Best Masking Tapes in the UK 2021 (Scotch, FrogTape and More)

 Scotch's gift to the world is this marvel of a masking tape that boasts super-sticky adhesion, while remaining residue free for up to 14 days. With this extra-wide 50m roll, expect protected paint-free walls, floors and ceilings.

Due to its market leading adhesion, it can be applied to every surface imaginable. This masterful masking tape will also peel off in one clean pull, with no ripping or tearing, leaving behind a perfectly straight, bleed-free line on all of those impossible to tape surfaces. 

This professional painters multi-surface masking tape from Tesa boasts a unique selling point indeed. It consists of an extra-thin and strong Japanese rice paper (washi) backing. This gives it a practically unfathomable clean removal time of 6 months, while continuing to remain strong and secure.

It can be applied to all types of surfaces, including aluminium, PVC, glass and wood. We particularly like this unique masking tape's ability to give a clean, bleed free line every time. A high-quality product indeed!

This precision edge masking tape from ProDec has an extremely high tack, meaning its clean removal time is only 1 day. This does however, give it excellent adhesion, meaning it can be applied to all surfaces and all paints. 

It has a standard width of 36mm, and at 50m per roll the price is very reasonable for a professional painters masking tape. ProDec are very adamant on their ability to produce perfectly straight, bleed free edges every time, and from all reports it's clear they aren't fibbing. 

Scotch have certainly stamped their mark on the adhesion industry with almost 100 years of high quality, market-leading products. Thankfully, their professional painters delicate surface tape is no exception!

This high-grade masking tape has a huge 60 day clean removal time, while enhanced adhesive properties ensure it'll stick securely wherever you need it to. From freshly painted walls, to antique furniture and wallpaper, there's no surface that this delicate tape will leave its incriminating residue.

This painters masking tape is ideal for use with cured painted surfaces, wood trim, glass and metal. Its tack is classed as medium, and therefore has a subsequent clean removal time of 21 days.

Again Frogtape have included paint block technology to ensure no bleeding and a very straight, clean line. At 36mm in width, it will provide a safe barrier between your painting and surfaces, and is very strong. With this tape, tearing it as you pull will be a thing of the past!

This premium all-purpose masking tape is compatible with just about every surface under the sun - plaster, vinyl, glass, metal, plastic and wood just to name a few. It's high tack so it's sure to stick and stay put as well.

This is the highest rated all-purpose tape on our list because it's so versatile! Just remember to not leave it sticking around for too long as it may leave residue if left on a surface for over 5 days. 

This delicate surface painters tape from FrogTape benefits from a 60 day clean removal time on most interior surfaces. Its low tack adhesion means it can be used on fresh paint without peeling any away.

With a 36mm width, you should have no problems with accidental paint contamination. Especially true as FrogTape pride themselves on their 'paint block technology' which is designed to eliminate bleeding and give the straightest line possible. 

Duck's is a higher quality all-purpose masking tape that's ideal for use with emulsion, gloss, brush and spray painting, as well as crafting. Its high tack will give it a good amount of adhesion to most interior surfaces.

Although its quality is very good for an all-purpose offering, it's still going to have its limitations when looking for a professional, bleed-free line when painting. Something else to keep in mind is that at 25m a roll, you may need to consider buying a few extra to get the job done.

Here is another 6 pack of all-purpose masking tape from the Swedish brand Sanojtape. This is great high-tack option for those who don't need a professional painters tape for their DIY and painting projects.

An impressive deal if you're after a cheap and cheerful masking tape. At 50 metres a roll, you'll get a staggering 300m of tape from one single purchase! This would certainly suit any artist wanting to stock up for the whole year. 

This 6 pack of all-purpose masking tape from Coral is just about as cheap a deal you're going to find on a product that actually works! This tape comes well recommended for both your arts and crafts projects, and painting jobs alike.

It is a high-tack masking tape with a 3 day clean removal time, so it's not one to leave on your surfaces for too long. Also, as it's not of a professional painters standard, you may find encounter bleeding, resulting in a less than desirable line.