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What is the difference between duct tape and gaffer’s tape?
Learn how duct tape and gaffer’s tape differ in adhesive strength, surface finish and removability—helping you choose the right tape for either durable repairs and sealing or clean, temporary applications in professional and industrial settings.
By: Kelly Patrick
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What is the purpose of colored gaffer’s tape?
September 21, 2018
Learn how colored gaffers tape can be used to quickly identify, organize and communicate important visual cues—helping improve safety, streamline setups and enhance coordination in film, stage and production environments.
Why shouldn’t I tape down cables with duct tape?
May 11, 2018
Learn why using duct tape to secure cables can create safety hazards, leave behind sticky residue, and fail under pressure—making purpose-built solutions like gaffer’s tape a safer, cleaner, and more reliable choice for managing cables in professional environments.
What is the proper way to apply gaffer’s tape?
February 28, 2018
Apply gaffer’s tape by first laying cables flat and taut in their final position, then anchoring them with short perpendicular strips at intervals before covering them with a continuous strip that is firmly pressed and wiped down to ensure full surface contact and a secure, trip-resistant hold.