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 26128, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S33, 1/8 Female, 27 Thread NPT, 7100135950
Standard Abrasives 708751, PSA A/O Disc, 12 in x NH, 60, 7010370081
Insize 0210-G260, INFRARED THERMOMETER (BASIC TYPE), -22 ?F~500?F/-30?C~260?C, 6974029773310
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
3M 08223, Universal Adhesive Black - 3, 200 mL Cartridge, 7010364210, 6 per case
3M 26119, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S27, 16 mm Male, 1.5 mm Thread, 7100135925
3M 55053, Cubitron II Cloth Belt 984F, 80+ YF-weight, 1/2 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7000119518, 200 per case
3M 47192, Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant 550FC Fast Cure, White, 600 mL Sausage Pack, 7100198000, 12/Case
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
Standard Abrasives 875711, MD Mini-Brush, 4-1/2 in x 2 in x 5/8-11 FB036 A XCS Medium Density, 7010292437
3M 16622, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Flap Brush, 2 in x 1 in x 1/4 in A MED, 7000121151
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/4" X 24" 75U 