Floor_Marking_Guide_-_Creative_Safety_Supply April 2014 | Page 18

Method: Paint vs Tape
Advancements in adhesive tape technology versus the extensive time, work, and maintenance required by painting make it clear why tape has become the best choice for
most industrial applications.

Paints

Tapes

• Fumes require ventilation, PPE, possible
facility shutdown

• No fumes

• Dry time required

• No dry time

• Spills possible

• No spills

• Difficult straight or curved lines

• Easy straight or curved lines

• Requires extensive prep time

• Quick and easy prep

• Requires brushes, rollers, sprayers,
compressors, masking, drop cloths, etc.

• Minimal tools/accessories

• Disruption of work/space for extended
periods

• Minimum if any work interruption

• Requires pre-treatment of rough surfaces

• Conforms to uneven surfaces like
concrete, asphalt, tile, brick

• Time consuming application

• Quickly applied

• Requires abrasive machine and/or harsh
chemicals for removal

• Easily removed

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