Masking tape and painter's tape are some of the most commonly used tape types. The 2 kinds of tape are pretty similar. Both have similar weights, and both are made with crepe paper backing. You can even use them to do the same jobs in a pinch. However, they are technically different. Painters tape is typically green or blue. This kind of tape lets you create clean and crisp lines when you're painting. Painters tape stops paint from bleeding past edges, and it includes a water-repellent surface so it doesn't ruin the quality of your line edge when you're using water-based paint. Painters tape also peels off without leaving behind a residue or taking paint with it since its adhesive isn't as sticky as regular masking tape adhesive. However, because masking tape has stronger adhesive, it's more versatile. You can use masking tape to fix lightweight items or make labels.