The tape is also known as pressure-sensitive tape, which is made of thin and easy-to-tear paper and easy-to-remove pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is available in different widths. It is mainly used for painting to cover areas that should not be painted. The adhesive is the key to its usefulness, as it makes it easy to remove the tape without leaving any residue or damaging the surface it is attached to. The tape is available in several strengths, rated on a scale of 1-100 based on the strength of the adhesive. Most painting operations require tape in the 50 range. Home tape is made from even weaker paper and less quality glue.If masking tapes are made of plastic films instead of paper, they can also be used for more demanding work. Polyester-based tapes are used for masking during etching, coating and especially powder coating. Tapes based on polyimide films are resistant to molten solder in electronic applications.

Fiberglass tapes are often used in powder coating and sandblasting. Foil or vinyl tapes are often used for covering. Laminated tapes made from multiple materials laminated together can be used for flame spray, thermal spray and HVOF coating. Tape can also be used to attach posters to walls until the day’s classification. Masking tape can basically be used for any purpose that requires it, and it’s not just limited to painting needs.The adhesive attached to the tape is often the critical determining factor in a given coverage situation.

There are three types of thin glues (each with many chemical variations): rubber, acrylic and silicone-based. Rubber adhesives generally offer the highest adhesion but the lowest heat resistance. Acrylic adhesives offer a wide temperature and adhesion range up to 275-325°F (about 150°C). Silicone-based adhesives offer the highest heat resistance, and some tapes (such as some polyimide films and fiberglass tapes) allow intermittent use up to 260 °C..