Your Go-To Tape
Using a proprietary solvent-free adhesive, the tape sticks instantly to most surfaces, including metal, rubber, glass, wood and plastic while removing cleanly in one piece. The crepe-paper backing conforms to irregular surfaces and is an ideal, everyday-use tape that sticks confidently yet removes cleanly and conveniently.
3M™ General Use Masking Tape 201+ is easy to tear, which aids in handling, yet strong enough to resist slivering, providing “user friendly,” one piece removal.
Recommended Applications
- Labeling
- Identifying
- Bundling
- Temporary attachments
- Marking
- Splicing
- Packaging
What is Masking Tape?
Masking tape was developed specifically to help protect surrounding surfaces from overspray, provide clean paint lines, and remove easily and cleanly when finished. The masking tapes adhere well, resist solvents or water from paint, and are strong enough to hang plastic sheeting, yet remove cleanly without damaging the subsurface. The backing, typically crepe paper, can conform to curved and irregular surfaces. The tape hand tears for tool-free application.
A masking tape should specify what surfaces it will stick to and the interval over which it will remove cleanly. A very thin or poorly manufactured tape may demonstrate splintering or shredding, either coming off the roll or when being removed after use. Some masking tapes have the tensile strength for light commercial and industrial applications, including bundling, labeling, sealing, temporary repairs, lane marking, splicing and surface protection. The classic crepe paper masking tape is a light tan color, but our masking tapes come in a variety of colors and formulations to meet general and specific applications. A roll of masking tape is a basic toolbox or supply room item in construction, warehousing, military, marine, shipping, automotive aftermarket, e-commerce, general manufacturing and retail industries.

Dynabrade 51450 5"-8" Dia. 7 Degree Offest Two-Hand Rotary Buffer, .7 hp, 3,400 RPM, Rear Exhaust, 5/8"-11 Spindle Thread
3M 74800, Cushion-Mount Plus Plate Mounting Tape E1820H, Blue, 18 in x 25 yd, 20 mil, 7100021816
3M 33081, Scotch-Brite Radial Bristle Brush, 8 in x 1 in x 1-1/4 in 50 with Flange, 7100138332
3M 16023, PPS Cup & Collar, Large, 7000000642
3M 45179, Roloc Disc Pad TR, Medium 4 in 1/4-20 Internal, 7000045281
3M VHB Tape LSE-160WF, White, 8-1/2 in x 11 in, 62 mil, Sheet, 7100218769
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
Dynabrade 57928 4" W x 4-1/2" L Dynabug "Model T" Orbital Sander, Central Vacuum, 20,000 RPM, 3/32" Orbit, PSA
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
Dynabrade 91563 6" Dynacut Extreme Orange Premium Film Disc, 80 Grit, Hook & Loop, Vacuum Holes, 50/Box
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 97419, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 48 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7000049613 
