Tape Tactics: 5 Tips to Help You Avoid Sticky Situations on Site

Tip 1: The Low-Tack Solution to Protecting Window Frames During Construction

Window frames are expensive to replace, making them especially important to protect during renovation or fit-out projects.
 
The fix? Apply Protecta Aluminium Protection Tape before construction begins to shield steel or aluminium window frames from scuffs and scratches.
 
This tape is easy to apply by hand and removes cleanly with no residue, helping maintain window frame surfaces all the way to project handover.

Note: This tape is not recommended to be applied for periods longer than 60 days

Tip 2: Best Tape and Protection Combos to use On-Site

Pair the right tape with the right product for a stronger hold and easier removal.

Protecta XTRA Tape + Protecta Board XTRA:                                 
The strong hold tape, built for outdoor conditions.             

                

Enviro Tape + Rhino Board:    
Secures Rhino Board while keeping it fully recyclable.



Hook Tape + Protecta Weave:                                          
The no-residue solution for carpet protection. 
              
     

Protecta Sheet Tape + Protecta Flute:
Medium tack tape ideal for joining Protecta Flute in low- traffic areas

Tip 3: Save Your Back by Using the Protecta Floor Tape Applicator

Securing floor protection with tape can be a time-consuming and labour-intensive exercise that no one likes doing on-site.

The Protecta Floor Tape Applicator is built to make back-breaking tape jobs, like joining multiple flooring protection boards, faster and easier.

Designed for quick, accurate tape lines with minimal effort. The simple place-and-push method reduces back strain and gets the job done quickly.

Tip 4: The Two-Tape Technique to Avoid Residue on Finished Surfaces 

Tape residue can lead to costly cleaning and potential surface damage on-site. By combining a low-mid tack tape with a high hold joining tape, you get a strong hold during the project and a clean removal at the end.

Apply it in Two Easy Steps

1. Apply a low-mid tack, no residue tape to the surface to be protected.
2. Secure protection material to first tape with cloth tape (or similar joining tape).

Tip 5: How to Secure Protecta Board XTRA to Vertical and Overhead Surfaces

Use a combination of low-mid tack tape together with hook tape to secure Protecta Board XTRA boards to vertical or overhead surfaces like a lift interior. 

The felt underlay secures the board to the hook tape, allowing you to easily remove or reposition the board as needed during the project.

Apply in Three Easy Steps

1. Apply a low-mid tack, no residue tape to surface to be protected.
2. Apply hook tape on top of first tape.
3. Secure Protecta Board XTRA felt backing onto hook tape.

For specific protection advice for your project, book in with a Project Protection Specialist or call 1300 88 12 32.