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.

Standard Abrasives 840702, Cleaning Pro Disc, 6 in x 1/2 in, SPR 44304A, 7000046881
Standard Abrasives 840400, Quick Change Felt Polishing Disc, TSM, 3 in, 7000047161
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
3M 90893, Scotch Tough Grip Moving Packaging Tape 3500-40-6, 1.88 in x 43.7 yd (48 mm x 40 m), 7100103559
Standard Abrasives 880315, Buff and Blend GP Wheel, 2 in x 2 Ply x 1/4 in A VFN, 7100095565
3M 46795, Polyester Film Electrical Tape 1318-1, Black, 24 in X 72 yd, 3-in paper core, Log roll, 7000132840
3M 98420, Grid Air Sealing Tape 8068-NL, 4 in x 75 ft, 8 rolls per case, 7010376442
Standard Abrasives 845619, Surface Conditioning GP Disc, 5 in VFN, 7000121664
Standard Abrasives 541151, Quick Change TS P.A.R.T. #21 Disc Mandrel, 5/8 in TA4 (PILOT), 7000121723
Standard Abrasives 840710, Buff and Blend GP Disc, 6 in x 1/2 in A MED, 7000121863
3M 57364, Polyester Film Electrical Tape 5, 3/4 in x 72 yd, Bulk 3-in plastic core, 7100134567
3M 00018, Scotchrap Vinyl Corrosion Protection Tape 50, 4 in x 100 ft,Printed, Black, 12 rolls/Case, 7010397563
Standard Abrasives 845617, Surface Conditioning GP Disc, 5 in CRS, 7000121663
3M 62335, Preservation Sealing Tape 4811, White, 3 in x 36 yd, 9.5 mil, 12rolls per case, 7010334077
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 42803, Scotchrap Vinyl Corrosion Protection Tape 51, 2 in x 100 ft,Printed, Black, 12 rolls/Case, 7000132743
3M 92873, Sealing Tape 8777, Tan, 4 in x 75 ft, 12 rolls per case, Slit Liner(2-2 Slit), 7100030068
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 26000, PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System Kit, Standard (22 fl oz, 650
mL), 200 Micron Filter, 7100134641
3M Scotchkote Liquid Epoxy Coating Spray System HSS Mix Nozzle,Straight, 7000031879
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M™ 07012, Supplied Air Hose W-9435-100/07012(AAD), 100 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005375, 1 EA/Case
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
3M 36864, Dirt Trap Material Floor Dispenser, 56 in, 7000119908
Norton 66261009194 - 3" Coarse Grade Rapid Prep, Speed-Lok, Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 25 Each 