Gym Floor Tape Glossary
Synthetic Rubber Adhesive Petroleum-based adhesive designed to have similar adhesion to natural rubber adhesive but to remove residue free
Tensile Strength Amount of force designed to tear a piece of floor tape, measured in pounds per square inch
Adhesion to Steel – Measurement of how “sticky” a floor tape product is, measured in ounces per square inch of force required to remove it from a stainless steel surface
Kraft Paper Paper – Paper produced from chemical pulp of softwood lumber – used for highest quality paper products
Impregnated Tape – Tape with vinyl component designed to make it more durable and stain resistant
Mil 1/1000 of an inch – Thickness of gym floor tape is measured in “mils”
Repositionable Adhesive – Tape adhesive that allows for removal and reapplication
Unwind – The amount of force required to unwind adhesive-backed tape from its core
Edge Tear Resistance – Ability of a floor tape product to resist tearing pressure applied to the side of the tape after it is in place