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tesa Professional Tapes

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

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