Tapes

From crisp paint lines to heavy-duty repairs, tapes are the quiet problem-solvers across painting, construction, packaging, and maintenance. This collection brings together masking and painter’s options for clean removal, rugged duct tapes for tough jobs, precise electrical tapes for safe insulation, and specialty solutions for mounting, sealing, and marking. Whether you need no-residue painter’s tape, heavy-duty duct tape, or heat-resistant electrical tape, you’ll find a match for the task.

Common types and uses:
- Painter’s/masking tape: Low-tack, clean removal, UV-resistant grades for indoor and outdoor painting.
- Duct tape: Cloth-backed strength for repairs, bundling, and temporary fixes; available in waterproof and all-weather versions.
- Electrical tape: UL-listed, dielectric insulation, multiple temperature ratings and colors for coding and splicing.
- Double-sided and mounting tape: Foam or acrylic systems for bonding trims, signs, and panels; weight-rated for permanent or removable installs.
- Packaging tape: Acrylic or hot-melt adhesives, quiet-unwind options, freezer-safe formulas.
- Gaffer tape: Non-reflective, hand-tearable, clean removal for staging and film work.
- Foil/HVAC tape: Aluminum backing for duct sealing, heat and moisture resistance, code-compliant options.
- Drywall/joint tape: Paper and fiberglass mesh for seams and repairs.
- Floor and hazard marking tape: High-visibility lines and safety zones.

How to choose:
- Surface and finish: delicate walls, rough masonry, plastics, or metals.
- Adhesive chemistry: rubber for high tack, acrylic for UV and temperature stability, silicone for low-energy surfaces.
- Environment: temperature range, UV exposure, moisture.
- Strength and thickness: tensile rating and mil thickness for load and durability.
- Width, length, core size, and dispenser compatibility.
- Removability: clean-release time window and residue risk.
- Certifications: UL for electrical, building code markings for HVAC.

Quick tips:
- Clean and dry the surface; test a small area.
- Apply firm pressure; remove at a 45° angle.
- For paint, peel within the recommended window or score the edge after drying.
- Store tapes cool and dry; warm slightly in cold conditions.

Find the best tape for painting, waterproof sealing tape for outdoor jobs, and double-sided mounting tape for strong, clean bonds.