Double-sided tape
Tape with adhesive on both sides for light positioning or bonding.
Tape Types
Glossary
Short definitions for terms used in this part of the Materials & Know-How section.
Duct tape
A strong cloth-backed tape used for temporary holding and patching.
Masking tape
Paper-backed tape used for masking, marking and light temporary holds.
Painter’s tape
Lower-tack masking tape intended to reduce paint bleed and surface damage.
Surface preparation
Cleaning or preparing a surface before applying tape, glue, paint or a fixing.
Tack
The initial stickiness of an adhesive surface.