APC Paint Survey | PaintMag

In What State do you work?

Q1. To which surfaces do you apply paper masking tape during an exterior painting job? Check all that apply.

Q2. To which surface do you most frequently apply paper masking tape during an exterior painting job? Choose only 1.

Q3. How many exterior painting projects do you complete per year?

1 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 20
More than 20

Q4. How many times per year do you delay applying paper masking tape during an exterior paint job because the surface upon arrival at the job site is wet?

0
1 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 20
More than 20

Q5. Which months of the year is tape masking most impacted by wet conditions (dew or rain)? Check all that apply.

January - March
April - May
June - August
September - October
November - December

Q6. How many times per year does an already masked exterior surface become wet, causing the paper masking tape to flag or fall off the surface?

0
1 - 5
6 - 10
11 - 20
More than 20

Q7. What types of wetness do you encounter that cause a paper tape to flag or fall off an exterior surface you have already masked? Check all that apply.

Dew
Light rain
Heavy rain
Humidity
Other

Q8. What type of wetness do you most frequently encounter that causes a paper tape to flag or fall off an exterior surface you have already masked? Choose only 1.

Dew
Light rain
Heavy rain
Humidity
Other

Q9. When you have had a paper masking tape flag or fall off an exterior surface due to wet conditions, what type of material was it most frequently applied to? Choose up to 4.

Q10. When you have had a paper masking tape flag or fall off an exterior surface due to wet conditions, what was the high temperature for the day?

40 - 60 degrees F
61 - 80 degrees F
Greater than 80 degrees F

Q11. How likely would you be to purchase a paper masking tape that can be applied to an already wet exterior surface?

Not likely
Somewhat likely
Likely
Very likely

Q12. How likely would you be to purchase a paper masking tape that remains on a surface (no lifting or falling) after exposure to wet conditions?

Not likely
Somewhat likely
Likely
Very likely

Q13. For you to purchase a paper masking tape that remains on a surface (no lifting or falling) after exposure to wet conditions, which surfaces must it be recommended for use? Check all that apply.

Q14. How long would this type of tape need to remain on the surface after exposure to wet conditions?

up to 6 hours
up to 24 hours
up to 3 days
up to 5 days
7 or more days

Q15. What type of masking tape do you most frequently use to mask exterior surfaces prior to painting? Choose only 1.

Beige/white paper tape (ex. PG29, 2020, CP66, store brands)
Orange paper tape (ex. Shurtape, 2020+, PG5, store brands)
Blue paper tape (ex. 2090, store brands)
3M Exterior
FrogTape
Other

Q16. What is the maximum premium per roll you would pay (compared to the tape type you chose in Q15) for a paper masking tape that remains on a surface (no lifting or falling) after exposure to wet conditions?

$0.00
$0.01 - $0.10
$0.11 - $0.50
$0.51 - $1.00
More than $1.00

Q17. Would you purchase a paper masking tape that remains on a surface after exposure to wet conditions if it was not recommended for use on interior walls?

Yes
No

Q18. When using paper masking tape on exterior surfaces, how frequently are you using the tape to hold paper or plastic sheeting in place?

100% of the time
Up to 75% of the time
Up to 50% of the time
Up to 25% of the time
Less than 25% of the time

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