Questions and Answers for ROBERTS Max Grip 1-7/8 in. x 50 ft. Vinyl Installation Tape Roll

A:  No, Max Grip Tape is considered a permanent tape and may damage fibers related to the futon cushion.

A:  No. Over time, Acrylic based products such as this tape, may not perform well over Redguard membranes.

A:  What you are considering is not advisable. As with any adhesive, it is best applied to recently cleaned or new surfaces.

A:  ROBERTS MAX GRIP Vinyl Floor Installation Tape gives you maximum holding power under the flooring surface. It features an acrylic adhesive especially designed for installing vinyl sheet flooring over concrete and plywood surfaces. It can be used over old vinyl sheet. However, the old vinyl sheet is clean and firmly attached (glued down) This tape is considered a permanent tape and not recommended for use over finished substrates.

A:  Yes.

A:  No, this tape does not contain latex.

A:  This product is an Acrylic film in combination with carrier fabrics (scrim) and release liner.

A:  I used it to try and attach a light wooden valance to the frame of a set of hanging blinds being used as a doorway. It was successful for several months but eventually the weight of the wooden valance was too much and it pulled away. I think it would work all right on the floor.

A:  Thank you for considering Max grip tape for your project. The tape has an acrylic adhesive specifically designed for vinyl sheet flooring and is also excellent for wall base and vinyl trim. Rigid core with attached pad typically requires a click loc floating application. For specific installation of Rigid Core Installation, contact the manufacturer.

A:  I used this tape to hold down vinyl flooring to my garage door vinyl threshold. It has a high adhesion and worked very well. I don’t know how it will work in a vertical application but depending on the type of wall paint and the weight of the vinyl planks, it could work well. BTW I used construction adhesive to attach the vinyl threshold to the concrete floor of the garage. It worked well also.

A:  In a similar situation (using the tape to hold a light-weight wooden valance across the top of a set of hanging blinds) the valance pulled away after a few months. I don't think it's a good solution for wall use with planks.

A:  Attach the tape to the porous side (non shiney) of the underlaynent for the best performance.

A:  This is two-sided tape, which means it has adhesive on both sides; one side for the linoleum and one side for the floor, and it doesn't matter which sticky side you use for the linoleum.

A:  Hardwood floors are almost always coated with a clear varnish or urethane finish which would not be damaged from tape removals typically.

A:  Max Grip tape is a permanent tape and is Not recommended over finished floors such as hardwood flooring. Damage can result when removed.

A:  I used this tape on old wooden stairs that were many decades old. Left it on for two years and wen I pulled it off everything was still perfect. Didn’t pull up any of the stain or sealer that was on the stairs....

A:  I do not know about the hardwood floors, but it will not damage tile floors. I put some on my tile floor to hold down a kitchen rug. About 3 months later I took it up. No Damage at all.

A:  No, it will not damage your hardwoods. It's like a sticky jel to hold rugs in place. Easily removed.

A:  Yes, I used it in my shop.

A:  I think so. I had it on bamboo floor, but it was really sticky it even left residue and I had to scrub it with soap and water. It holds up pretty good.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. No, this particular Roberts MAX GRIP vinyl tape is an aggressive adhesive strip with reinforced scrim webbing for extra strength and is for indoor use only. You may want to consider: Roberts Max Grip . Double Sided Acrylic Adhesive Strip Roll (50-550) This tape offers reinforced strength that will bond to clean, dry concrete in the garage.

A:  The tape stays soft and pliable, so you should be able to scrape or just roll it up/off under a finger. It may leave a slight greasy or gooey area, but that will likely come off with soap and water?

A:  I pulled ours up after two years on hardwood floors. Most of it came right up in long pieces. If you need, a single edged razor blade will take off whatever doesn’t pull up. If there is any residue, Goo Gone cleans it up easily.

A:  The Max Grip tape is considered a permanent installation tape. For more information about about this product, please contact customer service at 866-435-8665.