How to Make Your Tape Stick Better

Removable tape nowadays has a huge role in modern society. It is so essential that almost each person on the planet uses it or knows about it. But, before anything else, we must reveal that these tapes do need some preparation, especially if you want the best and the longest sticking time. Usually, these issues are made by beginners, so if you are a novice you will definitely need to know more about how to get the most out of your tape.  

Store your tape properly

Tape is sensitive and 2 sided tape is two times more delicate than conventional tape. The best thing to do is to store them properly. This includes an environment at room temperature and areas away from moisture, water and more.

Surface must be clean

The first and most common issue here isn’t related to tape, it depends on the surface the tape is being stored on or used upon. Permanent tape is especially affected by this matter, so if you use it, make sure you clean the surface thoroughly! To make sure it is clean, always rub it with alcohol. You can get alcohol needed for this application in any hardware store or even a pharmacy (alcohol used for treating wounds). After you have cleaned the surface, the tape will be able to stick for a longer period of time and to stick properly.

It is a wise decision to take some time until alcohol vaporizes. Then, the surface will be perfect for tape. There is no need in telling you that all other debris, dust, oil or anything else should be removed.

Higher or lower temperature

A surface at 18 degrees celsius is considered optimal for adhesion. Using this, you will get the perfect relation between tape and surface. Basically, tape or other forms of adhesion, will stick much, much better.

Higher temperatures will make adhesive too soft and almost useless. On the other hand, lower temperatures will maintain the adhesive too hard to connect to another surface, so tape won’t stick! But, what to do is the surface is cold? Simply warm up the tape and use it then. The result is always impressive.

UV exposure should be reduced as much as possible

In order to make tape stick as long as possible, it must be kept away from UV rays, or really, the sun as a whole. UV rays will simply heat up the tape and cause one of the issues we have mentioned. Then, they will start chemical processes inside adhesive, which will have a catastrophic effect.

Short exposures are not a big deal and there won’t be any issues. But always try to prevent longer exposures that can often lead to negative effects.

Summary

All types of tape rolls are affected by the aforementioned matters. We included the solutions for each one, so it is up to you to make sure the tape stick as long as possible. And if you really want tape that sticks better and longer, look no further than Magic Mounts.