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Informations and

Directions for use

of tapes and foils

1. Surface 5. Storage 9. Caution by sticking on plastic
■ The surface should be dry, free from fat, oil and dust. If ■ Tapes should be stored in original packing not longer If you stick tape on plastic plasticizer hikes can be pro-
necessary, clean the surface well by using a clean rag than six months at a room temperature and recomm- duced. This can lead to adhesive residue and/or discolo-
and an appropriate detergent. ended temperature (20 °C) and a relative atmospheric ration of the plastic. Please do in advance adhesion tests
■ A porous surface, such as plaster or colour that is crum- humidity of 60 %. in the same length of the application.
bling off needs to be pretreated in an appropriate ■ Once the original packing has been removed, tapes 10. Caution by sticking on soft and porous surfaces
manner. should be stored dry and clean.
■ Protect tapes against sunlight und UV-light. If you stick tape on soft and porous surfaces like softwood,
2. Temperature new painting or plaster the surface con be damaged.
Foils and tapes should be applied at average room tempera- 6. Special directions for use
ture (not less than the minimum temperature recommen- Some of our qualities require special instructions for use. 11. Caution by sticking on glazes and hydrous paint
ded). If you should have questions or difficulties, please contact Caution by sticking on glazes and hydrous paint, the plas-
for detailed advise. If necessary, we visit the site of appli- ticizer of the glue can damaged the surface.
3. Applying the Tape cation, to find the best possible solution for your applica-
■ Do not touch adhesive side of the tape. After the tape tion problem. 12. Caution by sticking on aluminium, copper, zinc
has been applied, press it to the surface again. When and other metal
using double-sided tapes, remove the protective paper 7. Warranty Because of chemical reactions it can lead to discoloration
carefully. Although given to the best of your knowledge, no war- and/or glue residue.
■ Take the surface quality into consideration, on a rough ranty is given on any information or advise, as varying 13. Caution by sticking on natural stone and marble
surface a tape usually has an inferior adhesive strength. working conditions are out of our control or assess- We advise in principle against sticking on natural stone
■ Test the adhesion on the tape before applying it to ment. We refuse any liabilty whatsoever for the tapes and marble, because of it can lead to permanent discolo-
the surface of your choice. Leve the tape on the test supplied by us. We recommend preliminary tests of ration, shading and glue residue.
surface for quite a while (over night, if possible). The the tapes. We put test samples at our disposal and give
tape should leave no residues when bei removed by you technical advise and assistance free of charge, to help
jerks after a while. Adhesions tests should be always you choose the appropriate tape for your application.
made on inconspicuous places.
All our tapes are manufactured under permanent quality
4. Removing the Tape control. All technical data are according to the informa-
■ Remove the tape slowly, not by jerks. tion from the suppliers. Any liabilities given are therefo-
■ Please observe minimum temperatures and recom- re just accountable for the immaculate condition of the
mended time of longest possible adhesion. products itself.
■ Do not leave the tape to stick on the surface longer
than necessary. 8. Caution by sticking of wood
■ When using the tape outdoors, please take the weather Wood is a difficult surface. When you remove the tape
into consideration. by jerks, the fibre will stand up. Please make tests and
remove the tape slowly, not by jerks.

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