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.
3Mâ„¢ 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.

3M 64659, Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, A/O Very Fine, 4-1/2 in x 9 in, 7100042334, 25/Carton
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
Dynabrade 98265 3/8" Female Coupler with 3/8" Male Plug Assembly
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
3M 26620, Accuspray Atomizing Head Refill Pack for 3M PPS Series 2.0,Red, 2.0 mm, 7100141414 (4 Nozzles/Kit)
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
3M 26130, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S35, 16 mm Female, 1.5 mm
Thread Stretched, 7100135926
Dynabrade 92151 1/2" W x 18" L 120 Grit Ceramic DynaCut Scalloped Edge Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
3M 26116, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S25, 1/4 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135957
3M 26120, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S28, 17.5 mm Female, 19 TPI
Thread, 7100135956
3M 26109, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S23, 1/4 Female, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135941
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 88903, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7000118896
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belts, 1/2" X 24" 200u
Dynabrade 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090 
