Author: HarrisonBros

Synthetic rubber adhesives, known in the tape industry as “SRAs”, is what makes gaffers tape perform so differently from similar tapes.

Made from petroleum distillates instead of natural latex rubber adhesive-what you find on duct tape-, synthetic adhesive is designed to remove cleanly and leave no residue.

Syntehtic adhesives can also extend shelf life and improve all weather performance. This adhesive doesn’t melt in high temperatures and remains stable for a much longer period of time.

This adhesive is much more expensive to make than natural rubber adhesive, and that has a big impact on the higher cost of gaffers tape.

If you want to be sure to leave no signs behind when it’s time to remove the tape, make sure that tape has the secret sauce-SRA.

Here Are More Tape User Tips From BuyTape.com

The “tearability” of duct tape is determined by the cotton mesh that is the tapes “backbone”. The denser the thread count in the mesh, the straighter the tape will tear.

Runners training for marathons use duct tape to help prevent blisters. Most apply it to their shoes, but some runners actually apply the tape directly to their feet!

Use narrow masking for masking curved or irregular shapes. Use wider tapes when you need a straight line.

Don’t stretch masking tape when you apply it. Later on, it may creep.

When applying masking tape before painting, press the edges down with your finger so paint won’t leak underneath. If you plan to remove tape after a short time, create a small non-sticky tab by doubling a short length back onto itself.

If you want to insure clean removal of masking tape, make sure the temperature is above 60 degrees.