Masking Tape
Protect surfaces and objects from paint, dirt, moisture, and abrasion with masking tape. Use it to temporarily cover surfaces or hold masking paper in place during painting, coating, plating, and spraying. It sticks to surfaces with a variety of textures and finishes and can be peeled off without damaging the surface or leaving a residue. Masking tape is also used for labeling objects and for everyday bundling, packaging, and sealing applications.
General Purpose
Also called painter's tape, general purpose masking tape can be used for a range of everyday taping tasks that don't require a specialized tape, including bundling cords, sealing boxes, and masking surfaces.
Standard
Paper with Rubber Adhesive
Shurtape FrogTape CF 120
Shurtape CP 106
Paper with Acrylic Adhesive
Shurtape CF 160
For Contoured Surfaces
Paper with Rubber Adhesive
3M 401+
For Irregular Surfaces
Paper with Rubber Adhesive
3M 501+
Shurtape CP 66
For Delicate Surfaces
Paper with Acrylic Adhesive
3M ScotchBlue 2080
Shurtape CP 60
For Hard-to-Stick Surfaces
Paper with Rubber Adhesive
3M Scotch 2060
Polyethylene-Coated Cloth with Rubber Adhesive
3M 5959
UV Resistant
Help ensure that your masking tape stays in place in outdoor tasks by using this UV-resistant tape, which avoids breaking down and peeling off when exposed to direct sunlight. Good for use in painting, construction, bundling, and repair projects.
Paper with Rubber Adhesive
Gamut Approved
3M ScotchBlue 2090
Shurtape CP 27
High Temperature
Use this high-temperature tape when masking hot surfaces to avoid leaving behind stuck-on residues from melted adhesive. The tape resists breaking down when exposed to high temperatures and keeps its hold in high-heat tasks such as masking parts during powder coating or masking circuit boards and electrical components during soldering.
Paper with Rubber Adhesive
Gamut Approved
Polyester with Silicone Adhesive
3M 8992
Gamut Approved
Shapes
Ready-to-use masking tape shapes save time since there's no need to cut or tear tape before applying it. They're also good for applications where you need multiple pieces of tape in exactly the same size and shape.
High Temperature
Paper with Rubber Adhesive
3M Scotch 2380
Polyester with Silicone Adhesive
Gamut Approved
3M 8992
For Plating
Create a barrier against moisture and chemicals during plating and anodizing processes with these chemical-resistant tapes. They adhere firmly to metal or plastic to cover and protect masked areas.
Vinyl
Gamut Approved
Light Blocking
Keep light from damaging photosensitive film, transparencies, and electronic components with this opaque, light-blocking tape. It's commonly used for splicing, stripping, masking, and edging in photography and graphic arts applications and can also be used for masking printed circuit boards and sealing camera bellows and film holders to prevent light leaks.