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Roll of beige masking tape on a cardboard core, 48mm wide, 60 yards long

3M

3M 232 High Performance Masking Tape 48mm x 60yds Beige

SKU CH-PE3Q-K48X2

Versatile masking tape for clean paint lines, easy tear-off, and residue-free removal on paper, metal, wood, and painted surfaces

  • Product typeTape
  • Product colorBeige
  • Clean paint lines with minimal bleed
  • rubber adhesive holds on paper, metal, wood, painted surfaces
  • removes in one piece without residue
  • flexible crepe backing tears easily and resists slivering
  • solvent-resistant saturant resists latex and oil-based paint bleed

3M 232 High Performance Masking Tape

3M 232 High Performance Masking Tape is a versatile masking tape intended for painting applications that require clean lines with little to no bleeding. The natural rubber adhesive bonds well to paper, metal, wood, and painted surfaces with reliable holding power that does not leave residue behind. It suits painters, DIYers, and workshops needing temporary holding, labelling, or patching. Not for buyers who need a tape rated for high-temperature baking cycles or extended outdoor UV exposure.

Thermals noise and power draw

This product is a masking tape and has no thermal output, noise level, or power draw during normal use. The crepe backing contains a solvent resistant saturant that helps resist paint bleed against latex and oil-based paints. The flexible backing is easy to tear, resists slivering, and can be taken off in one piece in normal operating temperatures.

48 mm by 60 yard roll size

The roll measures 48 mm wide and 60 yards long, providing the total length available for masking, labelling, or patching tasks. This single dimension determines whether the quantity suits the scale of the project. No other specification overrides the coverage this roll delivers.

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Price $29.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand name3M
Product typeTape
Product colorBeige

Questions about this item

How do I apply the 48mm wide tape to a curved surface without it slivering?

The flexible crepe backing moulds to corners and curves; tear it by hand and press firmly so the rubber adhesive bonds to the surface without the tape splitting into slivers.

Will the natural rubber adhesive leave residue when I remove the tape after painting?

The adhesive is designed for simple removal in one piece at normal operating temperatures and does not leave residue on paper, metal, wood or painted surfaces.

How long can the 232 tape stay on a surface before the solvent-resistant saturant loses its bleed resistance?

The saturant resists bleed from latex and oil-based paints during normal painting cycles; extended exposure beyond typical job durations is not characterised by the manufacturer.

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