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.

	Fine / flat crepe	Adhesive tape, low adhesion	Extra-thin special paper (washi)
Adhesion to steel	Moderate to high adhesion	Low adhesion	Low to moderate adhesion
Backing material	Textured (crepe) paper	Textured (crepe) or special paper	Special paper
Examples of tasks	Finishing and painting work	Work on sensitive surfaces, such as wallpaper, coated surfaces, water-based paint or varnish, for double masking	For sharp painted edges, long-term use, for double masking
Not suitable for	Mechanical strain (plastering and stucco work), natural stone	Mechanical strain, rough surfaces, natural stone	Mechanical strain, natural stone
Sample products	tesa 4306	tesa 7006	tesa 4334

	Plastering tape, UV-resistant, withstands mechanical strain	Stone tape, repair tape
Adhesion to steel	Moderate to high adhesion	High adhesion
Backing material	Fabric, PVC, PE	Fabric
Examples of tasks	Stucco and plastering work, masking on structured (fabric tape), smooth, or felted surfaces (PVC, PE tape)	Masking on concrete, clinker, artificial stone, rough surfaces
Not suitable for	Sensitive surfaces, such as wallpaper, coated surfaces, water-based paint or varnish, for double masking or natural stone	Sensitive surfaces, such as wallpaper, coated surfaces, water-based paint or varnish, for double masking or natural stone
Sample products	tesa 4843	tesa 4662