Wondering why to buy expensive masking tape when you can get discount stuff for 99 cents a roll? Today you'll learn that -- as it is with most things -- you get what you pay for, and masking tape is no different! Masking tape was invented in 1925 for painting two-tone cars and took well over two years to develop. Why? Masking tape is a highly engineered product. It requires a strong (yet easily torn) backing with an adhesive coat that sticks and seals well, and it needs to be able to be easily removed (even days later.) It also needs a special 'release coat? on top that doesn't stick to itself when rolled. So why buy expensive masking tape? Cheap stuff has flimsy paper that sticks to itself and tears when you try to unroll it, and it sticks too well on your work or project. It tears things up when removed or bonds in place permanently. Conversely, the good stuff, like blue painter's tape, performs as advertised, with easy handling and good sealing. It also gives you up to 14 days for easy removal. Premium masking tape?it's worth every penny!