Types of Adhesive Tape and Fields of Use
Adhesive tapes for masking and protective measures are not subject to specific standards. As a result, there are no uniform types of adhesive tapes.
Types of Adhesive Tapes and Fields of Use
Adhesion to steel
Backing material
Examples of tasks
Not suitable for
Sample products
Fine / flat crepe
Moderate to high adhesion
Textured (crepe) paper
Finishing and painting work
Mechanical strain (plastering and stucco work), natural stone
tesa 4306
Adhesive tape, low adhesion
Low adhesion
Textured (crepe) or special paper
Work on sensitive surfaces, such as wallpaper, coated surfaces, water-based paint or varnish, for double masking
Mechanical strain, rough surfaces, natural stone
Extra-thin special paper (washi)
Low to moderate adhesion
Special paper
For sharp painted edges, long-term use, for double masking
Mechanical strain, natural stone
Adhesion to steel
Backing material
Examples of tasks
Not suitable for
Sample products
Plastering tape, UV-resistant, withstands mechanical strain
Moderate to high adhesion
Fabric, PVC, PE
Stucco and plastering work, masking on structured (fabric tape), smooth, or felted surfaces (PVC, PE tape)
Sensitive surfaces, such as wallpaper, coated surfaces, water-based paint or varnish, for double masking or natural stone
Stone tape, repair tape
High adhesion
Fabric
Masking on concrete, clinker, artificial stone, rough surfaces
Sensitive surfaces, such as wallpaper, coated surfaces, water-based paint or varnish, for double masking or natural stone
tesa 4662