10 Double-Sided Foam Tape Tips You Don’t Know

Double-sided foam tape is a strong tape sandwiched with foam material, which has the three characteristics of "thickness", "elasticity" and "strong adhesion". Compared with traditional thin double-sided tape, it not only sticks firmly, but also has functions such as cushioning, shockproof and anti-slip, and its usage scenarios are far more than you can imagine.

1. Traceless painting/decoration painting fixing artifact
Are you worried that nailing will damage the wall?
Double-sided foam tape can easily stick to picture frames, photos, posters, etc., and is suitable for smooth surfaces such as latex paint walls, tiles, glass and wooden furniture.
Operation suggestions:
Clean the wall and the back of the picture frame;
Use 4 to 6 1~2cm wide tapes on each side;
Press for 30 seconds after installation and wait for 1 hour to achieve the best bonding effect;
It can bear about 0.5kg~1kg, suitable for small and medium-sized picture frames, wall decorations, etc.

2. Hidden storage of power strips and routers
Are the wires on the desk messy? Use double-sided foam tape to "invisibly organize".
Applicable scenarios:
Stick the power strip under the desktop and behind the TV cabinet;
Stick the router to the corner of the wall or the back of the bookshelf, which is beautiful and saves space;
Install light equipment such as power converters or USB hubs.
Reminder: Please avoid vents or heating parts to avoid affecting the heat dissipation of the equipment.

3. Small objects in the car are stable and do not move
Double-sided foam tape has good heat resistance and shock absorption performance, and is particularly suitable for use inside the car.
Recommended usage:
Fix mobile phone holders, aromatherapy devices, small storage boxes;
Paste instrument panel trim or dashcam wire clips;
Used on the inside of the trunk, paste emergency tool racks or small hooks.
Note: Clean the surface with alcohol cotton before pasting to ensure that the tape has maximum stickiness.

4. Anti-slip fixation of carpets and door mats
Foam tape can fix small carpets, anti-slip mats, door mats, etc. to prevent corners from warping and causing trips or slips.
How to operate:
Paste an appropriate amount of tape at the four corners or middle of the carpet;
Press hard to ensure that the carpet is close to the ground;
Applicable to clean surfaces such as wooden floors, tiles, and cement floors.
Especially suitable for families with elderly people or children to increase life safety.

5. Nail-free installation of hooks and shelves in the bathroom
In a humid environment like the bathroom, high-quality foam tape can easily fix items instead of an electric drill.
Practical applications:
Paste stainless steel or plastic hooks, toothbrush holders, towel bars;
Applicable to smooth waterproof surfaces such as mirrors, tiles, glass, etc.;
Avoid opening holes in the wall, and it is also convenient to disassemble when moving.
It is particularly important to choose foam tape with a high waterproof grade and strong temperature resistance.

6. Furniture buffer / wall anti-collision pad
Foam tape has natural buffer elasticity and can effectively absorb impact force. It is a practical door back anti-collision pad or furniture corner protection pad.
Common uses:
Stick it behind the door to prevent the door handle from hitting the wall;
Stick it on the sharp corners of furniture in the children's room to reduce the risk of collision;
Add buffer pads to the edges of table legs or drawers to reduce knocking sounds.
Easy to install, a little trick to protect children's safety.

7. Anti-sway and anti-slip on the back of mirrors and photo frames
Stick foam tape on the back of mirrors, decorative paintings, and wall hangings to prevent displacement and resonance shaking.
Suitable for people:
Living in high-rise/frequently vibrating areas (such as near the subway);
Objects hung on tiles or smooth surfaces are easy to "slide";
Renters who need to decorate neatly and without marks.
Tips: It can be cut into 1cm small pieces and pasted on the four corners to increase friction and absorb shock.

8. DIY craft construction artifact
Foam tape is suitable for creative handmade projects such as paper art, assembly models, photography scenery, and small jewelry making.
Creative uses:
Establish a three-dimensional sense of layering, such as creating a "relief sense" when pasting photo walls;
Fix assembly parts, such as cardboard houses and wood chip models;
Make small ornaments, such as homemade mobile phone holders and small toys.
It can be easily cut into the required shape or strips with scissors, and the operation is very flexible.

9. Anti-skid furniture/floor protection
Foam tape can be used as a "soft anti-skid pad" to prevent furniture from sliding and protect the floor from being scratched.
Recommended usage:
Stick to the bottom of the chair legs and bookcases;
Applicable to wooden floors, tiles, laminate floors, etc.;
Reduce the noise of furniture movement and prevent scratching the floor.
Maintenance advice: Replace the tape regularly to maintain the anti-skid effect.

10. Easy installation of light strips and decorative lights
The original adhesive backing of LED light strips on the market has limited viscosity and is easy to fall off. It is more secure to use foam tape to assist in fixing.
Applicable scenarios:
Install on the edge of the bedroom ceiling, the bottom of the cabinet, the back of the TV, etc.;
For holiday decorations, such as Christmas light strings and curtain lighting;
Paste the light strip power control box to keep it neat and beautiful.
Avoid sticking the tape on overheated parts to prevent the viscosity from decreasing or the tape from aging.