Duct tape should never be used as a replacement for painter’s tape.
Should Duct Tape be Used as Painter’s Tape?
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Why Having the Right Tape for Low Surface Energy Materials is Critical
Why Having the Right Tape for Low Surface Energy Materials is Critical
Choosing a tape that performs well with low surface energy (LSE) materials can make or break your boat-building process right from the start.
How Choosing a Durable Masking Tape Can Help Save Time and Control Costs on Painting and General Construction Tasks
How Choosing a Durable Masking Tape Can Help Save Time and Control Costs on Painting and General Construction Tasks
Choosing quality masking and painter's tape is critical, as the durability of these products can create small efficiencies that add up to big savings over the course of a job by helping crews work quicker while preventing waste and rework.
How are abatement tapes used in crime scenes?
How are abatement tapes used in crime scenes?
Would we really know it’s a crime scene without the bright yellow barricade tape lining the perimeter? While it is iconic of crime dramas and action movies, police tape printed with “Caution” or “Do Not Cross” is actually the same material that is often used by...
How should packaging tape be stored?
How should packaging tape be stored?
A roll of tape is susceptible to damage before it even gets to the packaging line. The proper storage of packaging tape can make the difference between a strong carton seal and tape failure that leads to downtime and costly reworks. Automated packaging lines use...
What’s the value of a stucco tape being water-resistant or waterproof?
What’s the value of a stucco tape being water-resistant or waterproof?
Water-resistance is an essential characteristic that a good stucco tape needs to have in order to stand up to the job. A key part of the stucco application process is to wet cure the first coat, called the scratch coat, in order to keep it from drying out. Wet...
How are abatement tapes used for asbestos removal?
How are abatement tapes used for asbestos removal?
While the use of asbestos as a building material in homes and buildings has been banned for several decades, many structures that contain the fibrous mineral have remained. Although not harmful unless the fibers become airborne, asbestos has been known to cause a...
Can I apply painter’s tape to windows?
Can I apply painter’s tape to windows?
Yes, given its light adhesion, you can apply painter’s tape to windows. In order to mask windows, start at any corner of the trim, and stick your painter's tape on the trim where it meets the wall. Apply your tape in 4- or 5-foot segments in order to prevent the...
How is packaging tape tested for performance?
How is packaging tape tested for performance?
Before it’s ready to hit the shelves, packaging tape must pass a series of rigorous tests to ensure that it can meet the demands of the job it was designed for and maintain a strong hold without failing. Many test methods exist, but the major test methods are...
Why are some stucco tapes red?
Why are some stucco tapes red?
Stucco tapes are offered in several different colors, but the most popular and commonly used is the iconic bright red tape. Besides being easy to remember, this color actually serves an important function in the stucco application process. The red color of the...
Why do I need a UL listed tape for HVAC reflective insulation?
Why do I need a UL listed tape for HVAC reflective insulation?
In any job that involves HVAC work, including the installation and maintenance of reflective insulation, using tapes that are UL listed is critical. Why is having a UL listing so important? A UL listing: Ensures that the tape has been rigorously tested for adhesion...
How do I protect the walls when painting the ceiling?
How do I protect the walls when painting the ceiling?
Painting a room usually starts with the ceiling, but if you aren’t painting the walls, you should drape them using the process we discussed in “how do I protect walls”. The wall may get a few splatters of unwanted paint, but any blemishes should be able to be...
How are abatement tapes used for fire restoration?
How are abatement tapes used for fire restoration?
After a fire, building damage can be devastating and overwhelming to clean up. Even after the flames have been extinguished, remaining smoke and ash can set into walls, furniture, and other items, causing deterioration and staining. However, the damage caused by a...
What’s the difference between a two-step and three step stucco application method?
What’s the difference between a two-step and three step stucco application method?
Depending on the parameters of the project, stucco application can involve either two or three steps. Two-step stucco application involves a scratch coat, which is applied with a trowel and creates a rough layer of stucco that the second coat, the brown coat, can...
What does it mean for packaging tape to be “Good to the Core?”
What does it mean for packaging tape to be “Good to the Core?”
When packaging pros refer to a roll of tape as being “Good to the Core,” they are referring to the ability to utilize every linear inch of tape from the roll, all the way down to the corrugate core. Why does it matter if there is tape left at the end of a roll?...