What is....Heritage Tape?

Heritage Tape, also known as Tenacious K740 Flowmask Heritage Tape, is a specialised, low-tack protective masking tape for delicate, valuable, and heritage-listed surfaces. It provides temporary surface protection while allowing clean removal with minimal risk of adhesive residue or surface damage.

Made with premium Japanese Washi paper and a very low-tack acrylic adhesive, Heritage Tape is ideal for museums, historical buildings, exhibition centres, art galleries, theatres, and other locations where protecting original surfaces is essential.

What is Heritage Tape Used For?

Heritage Tape is commonly used for temporary installations and surface protection where conventional adhesive tapes may be too aggressive. Applications include:

  • Heritage-listed buildings: Protecting delicate walls, timber finishes and other sensitive surfaces during temporary installations.

  • Exhibitions and events: Creating a protective barrier beneath stronger double-sided tapes used to secure temporary floor coverings, signage and displays.

  • Museums and galleries: Temporarily masking and protecting valuable surfaces.

  • Painting and decorating: Producing clean, sharp paint lines on suitable delicate surfaces.

  • Film and television productions: Protecting sensitive locations during temporary staging and set installations.

Features and Benefits of Tenacious K740 Heritage Tape

The Tenacious K740 Heritage Tape features an ultra-thin Washi paper backing that lies flat against surfaces to help prevent paint bleeding and create crisp edges. Its low-tack acrylic adhesive makes it easy to remove, while the strong backing lets you peel it off in strips without breaking.

Other benefits include excellent hand tearability, the ability to write directly onto the tape, and UV resistance rated for up to 90 days outdoors under suitable conditions.

How Does Heritage Tape Work?

Heritage Tape is often used as a protective layer between a delicate surface and a stronger adhesive tape.

For example, when installing temporary floor coverings or exhibition displays, you can first apply Heritage Tape directly to the sensitive surface. Then, a narrower strip of high-tack double-sided tape can be positioned over the Heritage Tape, providing a secure temporary fix without placing the stronger adhesive directly on the original surface.

This method is particularly useful in heritage buildings, exhibition venues and other locations where surface preservation is a priority. Suitability should always be tested before application.

Where Can I Buy Tenacious Heritage Tape?

Get Packed supplies Tenacious K740 Flowmask Heritage Tape for commercial, industrial, exhibition, and surface-protection applications.

Visit Tenacious Tapes at Get Packed to view Heritage Tape and other specialised adhesive tapes, or browse the full range of adhesive tapes.