Use double-sided tape for temporary positioning
Hold a template, guide or trim piece in place before a proper fixing.
Tape Tricks
Practical tricks
Short, safety-aware ideas for light-duty DIY jobs and temporary problem solving.
Use duct tape for temporary non-critical repairs
Make a short-term patch or hold while planning a proper repair.
Use masking tape for clean drill marks
Put a small patch of tape on a surface so pencil marks are clear and easier to remove.
Use painter’s tape to reduce splintering when cutting
Tape along a cut line to support surface fibres during light cutting work.
Use tape as a depth marker on a drill bit
Wrap tape around a drill bit as a visible reminder of the target depth.