Use 1-1/2 in.-wide painter’s tape with medium to high holding strength. Press the top edge down, but leave the bottom loose. It should curl up slightly to expose the sticky underside. Stick the edge of the lightweight plastic sheeting to the tape and let it hang to the floor. You don’t need to tuck the plastic underneath the tape.

Masking tape is not made out of plastic. Instead, it consists of just two simple layers. Crepe paper that tears easily by hand An adhesive layer comprised of solvents, light acrylics, or hot-melt rubber It is designed to stick but not leave behind any residue or damage. Plastics would interfere with the effectiveness of masking tape.