Double Sided Tape

About Double Sided Tape

Double sided tape provides an essential adhesive solution for tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts requiring clean, efficient bonding without mechanical fixings or liquid adhesives. Featuring adhesive coating on both surfaces, this versatile tape creates invisible bonds between materials without mess, drilling, or lengthy curing times. Available in various widths, lengths, and adhesive strengths, double sided tape handles everything from lightweight craft applications to heavy-duty mounting tasks in demanding professional environments.

MyToolShed.co.uk stocks a comprehensive range of double sided tape from trusted brands including Everbuild, Gorilla, UniBond, Sealey, and Faithfull. Professional-grade options include foam-backed varieties for uneven surfaces, weather-resistant formulations for exterior use, and ultra-strong adhesives capable of replacing screws and nails in many applications. Whether you're fitting trim, mounting signage, securing carpets, or bonding automotive components, there's a specialised double sided tape engineered to deliver reliable, long-lasting bonds across diverse materials including wood, metal, plastic, glass, and masonry.

Applications

Double sided tape serves a wide range of professional and domestic applications:

• Shopfitters and Retail Installers – mounting point-of-sale displays, signage, and shelf edging strips
• Carpenters and Joiners – securing trim, beading, and decorative mouldings without visible fixings
• Carpet Fitters and Flooring Specialists – tacking carpet edges, securing underlay, and fixing threshold strips
• Automotive Trimmers – attaching body mouldings, interior trim panels, and badges
• Signwriters and Graphic Installers – mounting lightweight signs and promotional materials
• Maintenance and Facilities Managers – quick repairs and securing loose fittings
• Exhibition and Event Installers – assembling temporary displays without surface damage
• DIY Enthusiasts – hanging mirrors, mounting bathroom accessories, and securing decorative elements

Choosing The Right Double Sided Tape

Application Environment: Interior applications can use standard adhesives, but exterior mounting requires weather-resistant, UV-stable formulations that withstand British weather conditions. Products like Everbuild Mammoth Powergrip and UniBond No More Nails Exterior mounting tape offer reliable outdoor performance.

Surface Materials: Smooth, non-porous surfaces like glass and metal work well with most tapes, whilst textured or porous surfaces require foam-backed varieties that increase contact area and conformability. Sealey foam tape provides excellent gap-filling properties for uneven substrates.

Load Requirements: Lightweight items under 1kg can use standard tape, whilst heavier objects require heavy-duty options with higher shear and peel strength. Wider tapes distribute weight across larger bonding areas for improved holding power. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks options ranging from 25mm to 50mm widths for different load capacities.

Permanence: Determine whether you need a permanent bond or repositionable option. Standard permanent tapes create bonds that strengthen over time, whilst low-tack varieties allow adjustments or eventual removal with minimal surface damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much weight can double sided tape hold?
Holding capacity varies by product. Standard tapes typically support 0.5-2kg per 25mm strip, whilst heavy-duty formulations can hold 5kg or more per strip when properly applied to suitable surfaces. Always check manufacturer specifications and exceed minimum bonding area for safety margins.

Can I use double sided tape on painted walls?
Yes, but success depends on paint condition. Well-cured, sound emulsion or gloss paint generally accepts double sided tape, though removal may damage weak or flaking paint. Clean surfaces thoroughly, avoid newly painted walls (allow at least two weeks curing), and test in an inconspicuous area first.

What's the difference between foam tape and standard double sided tape?
Foam tape incorporates a cushioning foam carrier between adhesive layers, providing gap-filling properties, conformability to uneven surfaces, and vibration dampening. Standard double sided tape uses a thin film carrier, offering minimal thickness ideal for smooth, flat surfaces where a less visible bond line is preferred.