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What Is Double-Sided Foam Tape ?
Double-sided foam tape is a versatile type of tape that has both sides being adhesive. This allows any two items or surfaces to be bonded together more tightly. Double-sided sticky foam tape is considered a more economical alternative to glue. It is also more convenient, as it allows items to stick together faster, so you don’t have to wait extra time for the glue to dry.
What Factors Should You Consider When Purchasing Double-Sided Foam Tape?
When looking for this type of adhesive tape, there are many features to consider, such as adhesive level, the thickness of the foam tape, the length, the width and other factors. Quill offers double-sided foam mounting tape in various width sizes that go from ½ inch to ¾ inch and one inch in width.
Quill sells double-sided foam tape in different lengths as well to accommodate various needs. Smaller rolls contain about 2 yards of tape, while larger rolls contain up to 72 yards of tape.
What Are the Benefits of Double-Sided Foam Tape?
Double-sided foam tape, also known as polyethylene tape, is manufactured to provide invisible thick insulation and cushioning between the two surfaces or objects that are being taped together. This type of tape is commonly used to stick two uneven surfaces. It provides high adhesion to many plastics and is formulated for demanding indoor and general-purpose mounting and bonding applications.
Known for its ultimate adhesion and reliable performance across many surfaces, double-sided sticky foam tape can conform to irregular and low surface energy substrates. Double-sided foam mounting tape is a great tool to speed up your mounting process and achieve a more aesthetically pleasing installation. This double-coated polyethylene foam tape offers high ultimate adhesion to various surfaces. It contains a unique rubber adhesive system that provides a quick stick. Typical uses include decorative trim, nameplates and other general-purpose mounting applications.
How to Use Double Sided Foam Tape
In order to obtain the most adhesion possible, make sure that the surfaces being taped are well aligned. It’s also essential to have the surfaces clean and dry to stick better. A common way to make sure that your surfaces are cleaned thoroughly is to use a mixture of isopropyl alcohol diluted in water with a 1:1 ratio. Use this solution to clean the surfaces, and wipe them completely dry. After that, you can now easily apply your double-sided foam tape to the surfaces.
What Brands of Double-Sided Foam Tape Are Available?
Quill carries double-sided sticky foam tape from top brands such as 3M, Scotch, Tape Logic and The Packing Wholesalers. Browse the different brands and options available and find the one that fits your needs best.