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Microwave Brings Masking Tape Back From The Dead

Microwave Brings Masking Tape Back From The Dead

As masking tape ages on the roll, it tends to bond to itself in a manner that can make it difficult to get off the roll. If you want to bring your “dead” masking tape back to life, put it in the microwave for ten seconds. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive […]

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Floor Marking Tape Promoted For Inventory Management

Floor Marking Tape Promoted For Inventory Management

This article on the San Francisco Chronicle web site caught our eye. It promotes the use of floor marking tape to increase efficiency in material handling and inventory control. If the article resonates with you, floor marking tape supplies are available by clicking here. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry. […]

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Is Gaffers Tape “Beneath You”?  It Might Be If You Ride A Bus

Is Gaffers Tape “Beneath You”? It Might Be If You Ride A Bus

Our primary customer base for adhesive backed cloth tapes is in entertainment and audio visual production.  Gaffers tape is used to tape down cables, make repairs, hold things temporarily in place and a thousand other things in theatres, conference rooms and on video and film sets. A recent order from a new customer presented us […]

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Make A Duct Tape Carrier With Duct Tape

Make A Duct Tape Carrier With Duct Tape

In an article titled “Five Unusual Things To Make With Duct Tape”, Popular Mechanics includes how to construct a tool box with the sticky stuff. Here’s a picture. You’ll need this to make it. When you’re done, you can fill it up with this.   Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape […]

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New Doublefaced Tapes Help Prevent “Wardrobe Malfunctions”

New Doublefaced Tapes Help Prevent “Wardrobe Malfunctions”

We’ve just come through a particularly “revelaing” red carpet season, and as the awards show events wind down, it’s probably time to address the unintended wardrobe malfunctions that the press feed on. While there is no point in addressing the JLo version of fashion, where the celebrity actively flaunts wardrobe “suggestions”, other celebs who actually […]

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Keep Gaffers Tape Handy with a DIY Keychain

Keep Gaffers Tape Handy with a DIY Keychain

Want to always have gaffers tape on hand but don’t want to lug around a heavy roll everywhere you go? Strobist photography blog offers tips for creating a gaffers tape key chain using only a pencil and a paperclip. Click here for a step by step tutorial. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive […]

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Duct Tape Headed For The Cat Walk

Duct Tape Headed For The Cat Walk

Tonight’s episode of Project Runway,  the hit fashion series on Lifetime, will feature duct tape. This year’s contestants will be challenged by series host Tim Gunn to create “ready to wear” fashions from printed duct tape. This week’s show airs March 7 at 9:00 PM. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape […]

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Skip the Store-bought Valentine and Make Your Own With Duct Tape

Skip the Store-bought Valentine and Make Your Own With Duct Tape

Instead of going with a standard store-bought Valentine for your special someone, try making your own this year. A roll of duct tape can go a long way when it comes to crafts. Here are a few ideas.   Duct Tape Flowers These little beauties have been around for many years now, and aren’t all […]

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Tape Adhesive Removal In Four Easy Steps

Tape Adhesive Removal In Four Easy Steps

Any tape can leave adhesive stains on a household surface if it is left in place too long, allowed to get hot, or to get wet. These steps will remove most adhesive stains. Gently scrape with a narrow edged blade like a knife or paint scraper, but don’t scrape all the way down to the […]

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The Today Show Wakes Up With Duct Tape

The Today Show Wakes Up With Duct Tape

A recent feature on NBC’s Today Show highlighted how duct tape has made it to the big time.  The almost five minute feature showed off craft ideas and decorating projects that showed off the use of colored and pattern printed duct tape. You can see the feature video if you click here. Allabouttape.com is your […]

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