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.

3M 26053, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S14, 7/16 Male, 14 Thread UNC, 7100135932
3M 26104, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S20, 1/8 Male, 27 Thread NPSM, 7100135929
3M 66634, Cloth Belt 341D, 80 X-weight, 6 in x 48 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7000118866, 20 per case
Dynabrade 90211 1/8" W x 18" L 60 Grit A/O DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
3M 27260, Ultra Durable 5 inch Power Sanding Discs, Universal Hole, 100 grit, 7100188473, 5 per pack
3M 15913, Scotch-Brite Roloc Disc High Strength, TR, 2 in X NH A Medium, 7000000710
3M 30088, High Performance Industrial Plastic Adhesive 4693H, Light Amber, 5 oz Tube, 7000028594, 36/case
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 29844, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 16 in x NH, 7100160823
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 14725, Foam and Fabric Spray Adhesive 24, Orange, 16 fl oz Can (Net Wt 13.8 oz), 7100179450, 12/Case 