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Glossary of MuseumTrade Terms
There are currently 5 terms in this directory beginning with the letter P.
Painters Tape
Also known as Blue Tape, painter’s tapes remove cleanly after the job is done – up to a certain amount of time – while masking tapes tend to leave residue behind if left up for the duration of a paint project. Most painter’s tapes are packaged in some kind of label with a clean removal claim that lets users know how long the tape can be left up and still remove cleanly. The amount of clean removal time can be anywhere from a few days to several weeks – depending on the tape’s quality and construction. If you know that your project will last for a week or more, it is always a good best practice to use a tape that is designed to remove cleanly for the duration of your job.
Painter’s tapes are designed to be used with paint – and to prevent paint from bleeding into masked off areas. Some general-purpose masking tapes can pucker or wrinkle when they come in contact with latex paints, which can allow paint to seep under the tape. On the opposite side of the spectrum, there are some painter’s tapes that go through an extra step in the manufacturing process which treats the edges with an absorbent polymer that acts as a barrier to keep paint out. These tapes deliver extra sharp paint lines and are particularly useful for painting stripes, shapes, or decorative patterns on walls or other surfaces.
Submitted by: Matt IsblePainter’s tapes are designed to be used with paint – and to prevent paint from bleeding into masked off areas. Some general-purpose masking tapes can pucker or wrinkle when they come in contact with latex paints, which can allow paint to seep under the tape. On the opposite side of the spectrum, there are some painter’s tapes that go through an extra step in the manufacturing process which treats the edges with an absorbent polymer that acts as a barrier to keep paint out. These tapes deliver extra sharp paint lines and are particularly useful for painting stripes, shapes, or decorative patterns on walls or other surfaces.
Personnel Lift
Usually small enough for just one person (which is why they are often also called "bucket lifts"), these lifts elevate technicians high into the air. Usually at least 12 feet, but 15' and 20' are not unheard of. Some require use of outriggers which are a paint to use, some just let you elevate without set up. Some are pushed around by hand, some are motorized (which is super sweet).
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