Double-sided tape pricing and costs vary greatly depending on the type of tape and the size of the roll. Double-sided adhesive tape rolls range in cost from as little as $2 to almost $200. Double-sided tape is available in a variety of materials. Businesses use clear double-sided tape, double-sided masking tape and double-sided foam tape.

Mechanic, manufacturing, carpet, medical, craft, clothing and construction workers all use double-sided sticky tape for placing two items together. The medical industries use double-sided body tape to adhere medical devices to patients. Crafters use double-sided mounting tape for photos and framing.

Double-sided tape pricing and costs factors into the budgets of all of these industries. When thinking about how much money to allow in your business budget for double-sided tape, consider the following:

1. Double-sided tape pricing and costs depends on the width and length of the tape.

2. The grade of the double-sided tape affects the cost.

3. Purchasing greater roll quantities of double-sided tape lowers the cost.

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Check the width and length of double-sided tape when comparing prices

Both the width of the tape and the length of the tape affect the cost of double-sided tape. No matter which grade or material of tape you choose, the size is still the determining factor in price difference. The wider and longer the tape is, the higher the cost compared to smaller rolls. Double-sided tape width typically ranges from ½ inch to 2 inches. The average length on a roll is 36 yards.

I recommend: Uline offers 36 yards of double-sided masking tape for sizes ½ to 2 inches. Prices range from about $9 per roll to $30 per roll. DK Hardware sells acrylic clear double-sided tape in ¼ and ½ inch widths. The lengths of the rolls vary. Pricing begins at $26.20 for 36 feet and tops out at $95.32 for 108 feet.

Consider the grade when checking double-sided adhesive tape pricing and costs

Not all double-sided tape is of the same quality and strength. Manufacturers design some tape for light duty uses while others create a premium grade industrial double-sided tape. The grade of the tape affects the cost. The higher the grade of the tape, the higher the cost. Many premium grade doubled-sided tapes are temperature and heat resistant. Some grades are permanent double-sided tape and others are removable double-sided tape. To budget the cost of double-sided tape, use the lowest grade tape that the job requires.

I recommend: Sigma Supply sells premium grade double-sided tape from $43 to almost $200. General grade doubled tape is cheaper at a rate between $9 and $30. Auto Body Supplies sells premium removable grade double-sided tape for $8 to $20.

Purchase double-sided adhesive tape in bulk to save

Many wholesale supply stores sell rolls of double-sided tape in bulk. Typically, the least amount of tape sold is two rolls. Most of these companies offer discounts for higher quantities. Businesses that require a lot of double-sided adhesive tape benefit from larger purchases. Most consumers save 10% to 40% by buying in bulk.

I recommend: Insta Office offers a 40% discount for bulk purchases compared to stores that sell single rolls. Save on Crafts offers a discount for bulk purchases of double-sided tape. Single rolls cost a little over $3 each.

Double sided tape is a special kind of tape with adhesive on both sides. Double sided tape works for a variety of purposes. A few uses include scapbooking, hanging posters or securing carpet.

Manufactures classify tape in two ways: either by how you use it or by qualities of the tape itself. Double sided tape has different qualities and characteristics, which include:

1. The type of adhesive: acrylic, rubber, or silicon (each results in a different level of adhesion and temperature affects each differently);

2. The type of material for the tape: acrylic, cloth, film, foam and paper are just a few examples;

3. The thickness of the double sided tape;

4. The temperature range the tape can withstand and still remain sticky;

5. The color of the tape;

6. And the width.

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Buy double sided tape for office use

Mount photos on a display board for a presentation with clear double sided tape. Use the tape to affix items to the pages of a scrapbook, photo album or report. Choose acid-free, double sided tape to protect photos and documents from harmful chemicals.

I recommend: Choose from a huge selection of double sided tape meant for use with photos and scrapbooking at CreateForLess, where you can narrow your search by department, brand, color, material, type of product and price. Browse through a large variety of double sided office tape by manufacturer, keywords or item number at Office World, Inc.

Hang posters with double sided foam tape or mounting tape

Double side foam tape comes in a thicker consistency than double sided tape for office use. Permanently mount posters using mounting tape or squares, which hold large pieces of sturdy poster paper better than double sided office tape.

I recommend: Find a variety of double sided mounting tape and get free shipping on large orders at Staples, Inc. Choose from several varieties of double sided mounting tape at Planet Office Furniture, where they have a bottom-line price guarantee and free shipping.

Use double sided masking tape for industrial applications

Repair golf club grips, splice rolls of printing paper together or affix laminates with double sided masking tape. Use a special double sided masking tape to mask circuit boards during soldering.

I recommend: Find double sided masking tape and a large selection of office supplies at Office Depot, Inc. Pick from a number of styles for double sided masking tape at Shoplet.com, which offers a 110% price-match guarantee and free shipping on large orders. Order special industrial double sided masking tape from 1stmaskingtape.com, a division of Interstate Groups, Inc.

Use industrial double sided tape for splicing and mounting

Mount plastic and wooden trims, heavy decorative materials, displays, transparent signs and light-weight parts with double sided industrial tape. Splice plastic, metal foils, paper and card-boards together.

I recommend: Buy several kinds of double sided adhesive tape from Electriduct.com. Choose from a huge variety of double sided industrial tapes at Industrial Tape & Supply Company, selling quality tape made by several manufacturers since 1954.

Fix and install carpet or fabric with double sided carpet tape and cloth tape

Install a carpet or affix an area rug in place with double sided carpet tape made of cloth. Repair the hem of a drapery or secure a fabric table covering in place.

I recommend: Find a variety of double sided carpet tape at FindTape.com, where they have a tape finding tool that searches based on type of adhesive, type of backing, thickness, operating temperature, color, width and other criteria. Choose from a number of double sided cloth tapes at Can-Do National Tape.

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• •  Tape vendors sell both removable and permanent double sided tape. Ask your tape vendor for the removable kind if you plan to remove it later.

Double sided tape bonds on both sides so that you can affix items back-to-back. Products and materials such as glass, fabric, wood, rubber, metal, foam, ceramics and paper are all compatible with double sided adhesive tape, which can be used for bonding, splicing, mounting and other applications. Properties and specifications are important considerations when choosing removable double sided tape and permanent double sided tape. For instance, different sizes, thicknesses and widths are available depending on the application. Other characteristics like bonding and peeling strength and temperature resistance should also be considered when buying double sided tape.

Different categories exist when referencing double sided tape types and styles. There is the general purpose clear double sided tape, double sided tape for clothes, double sided foam tape, double sided masking tape and double sided carpet tape. Others include double sided paper, vinyl, polyester, tissue and adhesive transfer tapes.

1. Buy double sided tape based on colors or grades, such as clear double sided tape or double sided foam tape.

2. Determine whether you need an inventory of removable double sided tape, permanent double sided tape or both.

3. Pick double sided adhesive tape styles based on product application, such as double sided carpet tape.

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Choose grades or different double sided tape types and styles

Use clear double sided tape for light tasks, double sided masking tape for automotive or electrical applications and double sided foam tape for heavier objects such as signs, mirrors and other heavy objects.

I recommend: Tape-Rite sells a variety of double sided masking tape brands,as well as double sided clear tape, double sided colored tape and double sided foam tape and supplies. Penmar Industries stocks double sided tape and other types of tape made of PVC, foam, polypropylene and other materials.

Stock your supplies inventory with double sided tape for various purposes

Purchase removable double sided tape for general purposes, or permanent double sided tape to use with permanent fixtures.

I recommend: For permanent double sided tape, and double sided tape for general and industrial purposes, search at Sigma Supply. Double sided tape from the vendor can be used for mending, sealing and strong holding applications. For custom services, Custom Fabricating & Supplies provides die-cutting, extruding, custom molding and slitting of industrial double sided tape.

Buy double sided adhesive tape for specific markets and applications

Buy double sided adhesive tape if you work with textiles, objects such as mirrors or dispensers, carpeting and much more.

I recommend: Can-Do National Tape supplies double sided carpet tape of different sizes and specifications for flooring applications. They also provide double sided mounting tape, double sided foam tape and other types of tapes and adhesives for manufacturing tasks. MBK Enterprises markets its double sided adhesive tape and other industrial tape products to the plastics, electronics, personal care, construction and paper and packaging industries.

Double-sided tape is a common way of bonding two items; the tape has many different styles, features, and uses. Double-sided tape key terms help users identify the different types of tape materials, adhesives, and strengths. Words such as tensile strength, acid-free, heat-activated, and pressure-sensitive all refer to the features of double-sided tape. The terms acrylic transfer tape and cloth double-sided tape both describe a type of tape. Double-sided tape key terms can help in selecting a type of tape for projects.

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Tensile strength

The tensile strength of double-sided tape is the measure of how much the tape can stretch before it breaks. In many cases, the tensile strength is listed in the double-sided tape description. The higher the tensile strength of the double-sided tape, the less likely the tape is to break under pressure.

I recommend: Read more about measuring tensile strength and its meaning from Britannica.

Pressure-sensitive adhesives, PSA

Pressure-sensitive double-sided tape is the most common type of application for tape. This type of tape sticks when pressed onto a surface. Tapes that are not pressure-sensitive are typically water or heat activated.

I recommend: The Office Guide discusses more about pressure-sensitive tape.

Acrylic transfer tape

Acrylic transfer tape is a double-sided tape that is durable, long-lasting, and heavy duty. It comes on a siliconized paper liner and has extreme adhesive strength. It is not affected by temperature, UV, water vapor, or aging.

I recommend: View an article about acrylic transfer tape from Thomas Net News.

Cloth double-sided tape

Cloth double-sided tape is a temporary tape used to bond items for short periods of time. Its most common use is for holding down carpet. You find this tape in a variety of colors.

I recommend: Find Tape offers information about cloth double-sided tape.

Heat-activated

Some double-sided tape is heat-activated. Heat-activated tape creates a strong bond when it encounters heat. One side of the tape is coated with a heat-activated material. The other is coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive, or PSA. Both sides are covered with a protective silicone liner. This tape works with surfaces that are difficult to bond.

I recommend: Avery Dennison addresses the meaning of heat-activated tape.