How long can I let masking materials (paint tape, masking tape) sit on a surface before it will tear the paint?
It is important to remove masking materials within 45 to 90 minutes after the paint is applied and set to prevent tearing the surface. When paint flows over the sealed edge of masking tape, then hardens, the paint film bonds to both the wall and the tape. It’s easier to remask an area then to repair it.
