How to Choose the Right Double-sided Tape?

No matter what you call it, the principles behind the functions of double coated, double-sided, or covered adhesive tape are the same. Instead of adhesive on just one side of the tape, like in normal household sticky tape roll, the adhesive is present on both sides of the tape, often covered by a peel-off film. Choosing the right double-sided or heavy-duty tape comes down to the intended application you have for the tape.

Clear Double-sided Tape

Clear double-sided tape is one of the most popular types of sticky tape on the market. People use it for photo albums, school projects, and anywhere that they need a nearly invisible tape. One of the most popular ways of using clear double-sided tape is in scrapbooking, where you can use it to adhere photographs or other memorabilia to paper. You can find it in a variety of widths and strengths as well.
 

Foam Double-sided Tape

Double-sided foam tape, most often covered in urethane foam, is useful for its ability to conform to different shapes. It typically features high sheer strength and you can find it with either a high-temperature acrylic adhesive or a rubber based adhesive. People typically use this double-sided tape for bonding varied surfaces, it is often used for construction, marine, and other mounting applications. Home uses often include scrapbooking for a padded look, mounting photos in a shadow box, or joining picture frames.

Double-sided Carpet Tape

Carpet tape is quite useful for many home users. It is used to secure the carpet to the padding or directly to the floor, in order to keep the carpet from sliding or bunching. Constructed with a strong weave and designed to handle high traffic, double-sided carpet tape has few home applications other than carpet installation.

Double-sided Automotive Tape

People often use double-sided automotive tape to attach trim pieces to the interior of automobiles. It can often be found on and around the and door handles due to its strength, water-resistant properties, and durability. Home uses may include hobby crafting for model airplanes and cars.

Heavy Duty Double-sided Tape

Heavy-duty tape with adhesive on both sides is a good choice for many home applications, especially tape that is 25 mm double sided or wider. It can be used for securing decorative displays, mirror tiles, other home decors, and framed posters. Builders often use this tape to mount mirrors above bathroom sinks, street numbers to outer walls, and an additional or backup application for something screwed into walls. Strong double-sided tape is quite difficult to remove once it is in place, please be cautious with selection in case the item may be relocated in the future.