General Purpose Masking Tape

General Purpose Masking Tape for Everyday Masking and Holding

General purpose masking tape is the everyday workhorse for masking, bundling and holding across a busy operation. Its rubber solvent adhesive holds firmly on bare and general surfaces, and the lightweight paper backing tears cleanly by hand, so it is quick to use without a knife or scissors. It suits painting and coating work, bundling, labelling and general holding wherever a firm, hand-tearable tape is needed. Premium Packaging supplies general purpose masking tape in bulk to painting, trade, workshop, warehouse and manufacturing operations across Australia, delivered from our Sydney base.

Specifications

• Widths: 12mm, 18mm, 24mm, 36mm, 48mm and 72mm.
• Length: 50m rolls.
• Adhesive: rubber solvent adhesive with a firm, general-purpose grip.
• Backing: lightweight paper, hand-tearable, no knife needed.

What General Purpose Masking Tape Is Used For

• Painting and coating, masking off bare and general surfaces during paint and finishing work
• Bundling, holding light items and parts together
• Labelling and marking, temporary labels on cartons, shelves and stock
• General holding, holding covers, wrap and fittings in place

Why a Hand-Tearable Tape

The lightweight paper backing is what makes this tape quick to use. It tears cleanly across by hand, so an operator can pull, place and tear in one motion without stopping for a cutter. The rubber solvent adhesive gives a firm grip on bare and general surfaces, which is what you want for everyday masking, bundling and holding. Kept in a couple of widths on a bench or trolley, it is the tape a team reaches for through the day.

General Purpose or Specialty Masking Tape

The masking tapes suit different surfaces. General purpose masking tape is the everyday choice for bare and general surfaces. For finished or delicate surfaces where the tape must lift cleanly without pulling the finish, delicate surface masking tape uses a lower-tack adhesive. For a higher-grade masking tape, premium masking tape steps up the performance. Many operations keep general purpose tape for the bulk of the work and a specialty tape for finished surfaces.

Choosing the Right Width

Match the width to the task. The 12mm and 18mm suit fine edges, labelling and detail, 24mm is the all-round general width, and 36mm, 48mm and 72mm suit wider masking, bundling and holding of larger areas. Many operations keep two or three widths so the right roll is always to hand. Our team can help you set up the right mix.

Order General Purpose Masking Tape for Your Business

Choose the widths and quantities that suit your work and order them with the rest of your tapes and dispensers from one supplier with Australia-wide delivery. General purpose masking tape is supplied by the roll in cartons, with bulk and recurring supply available. If you are not sure which widths suit your work, our packaging specialists can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is general purpose masking tape used for?

It is an everyday tape for masking during painting and coating, bundling, labelling and general holding on bare and general surfaces. Its rubber solvent adhesive holds firmly and the paper backing tears by hand.

What sizes does general purpose masking tape come in?

It comes in 12mm, 18mm, 24mm, 36mm, 48mm and 72mm widths, all on 50m rolls. The range covers fine detail and labelling through to wider masking and bundling.

What is the difference between general purpose and delicate surface masking tape?

General purpose masking tape has a firm, standard-tack adhesive for bare and general surfaces. Delicate surface masking tape uses a lower-tack adhesive that lifts cleanly from finished or sensitive surfaces without pulling the finish.

Is general purpose masking tape hand-tearable?

Yes. The lightweight paper backing tears cleanly by hand, so it can be pulled, placed and torn in one motion without a knife or scissors.

Can I order general purpose masking tape in bulk?

Yes. General purpose masking tape is supplied by the roll in cartons in bulk, with recurring supply available for regular reorders, delivered Australia-wide from our Sydney base.