Timing is important when using painter's tape for caulking. You will want to remove the tape pretty quickly, because if you wait too long then the caulk can start to set and stick to the tape ...

Painter’s tape allows you to section off ... For the best results, allow at least 24 hours for the caulking to cure after application before using your bathroom.

The antidote: kitchen tape and a brand new Sharpie ... in the trash because it wasn’t labeled and the cooks moved onto using new product. "This stuff just sat there with everyone wondering ...