If you’re involved in renovating, restoring, or maintenance of homes that were built before 1978, you need to be aware of EPA requirements for safety with lead paint. Ensuring you are compliant protects the people in the homes that are being worked on, protects the workers, and protects the company against potential legal implications, such as hefty fines, of not following regulations. Not only do you need to be lead-safe certified and document your work habits to demonstrate adherence to the guidelines but you also need to follow specific rules and guidelines going forward to help you contain work areas, minimize dust, and carefully clean up areas after work or maintenance is completed.

Below are some of Presto Tape Inc.’s products that will help:

Carpet Protection Film

Protecting carpet when renovating is important in preserving the look and life of the carpet but when it comes to painting, repairing, or sanding areas that could contain lead, that carpet protection film can also make adherence to lead paint safety guidelines easier in terms of cleanup.  Carpet fibers can hold a lot of fine particles from dusting that even a heavy-duty vacuum could miss. Presto Tape’s carpet protection film makes clean-up easier and more thorough than dealing with clean-up without it and there are several options, including 702luv all-weather tape that can be used in conjunction with plastic sheeting.

Floor Protection Film

Presto’s floor protection film offers protection for floors. Not only can you keep them from being damaged during renovations but they can also help contain material, rather than have dust and debris settle deep in between floor grooves.

Lead Removal with Tacky Decontamination Mats

Decontamination mats help contain dust and debris that could be potentially harmful and travel in and out of job sites on workboots. Presto Tape offers mats that can contain about 98% or more of debris on work boots. These mats, when placed in high-traffic areas and entrance ways can help dramatically in doing what you need to do safely and productively as well as demonstrating your company’s efforts to follow rules. You can buy 2-30 sheet pads as low as $53.63 per case direct from Presto Tape. This durable tape doesn’t have to cost you a fortune in costs on job sites, either as it can work for up to 45 days once installed. You can also buy self-adhering duct protective films to help you contain dust and debris, and blue painter’s tape to mask desired painting area.

Now that your organization is responsible for adhering to the new EPA lead paint safety guidelines, you need to ensure that you do all you can to protect your clients, your workers, and your company. And, when you market to your customers, demonstrating dedication to safety best practices can help you win more contracts and boost your corporate image. Presto Tape’s new lead removal products and preventative products are readily available in many locations. Consider buying direct from the manufacturer; it can help you cut out the middle man and save substantially on costs. Request a sample today.

At Presto Tape we offer a specialty line of surface-protection films designed for window protection, which we manufacture for a variety of construction outlets and distributors. Our window protection film product is a temporary protective mask designed for outdoor and indoor use, ideal for windows. The film contains a UVI additive that ensures clean tape removal after prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Features of window protection film

• Protects Windows from Damage
• No Sticky Residue After Removal
• 1.5 to 3 mil Thickness

At A Glance:

• 60 & 180 day UVI protection
• Low Adhesion
• Tensile of 5-11 Lbs./In.
• Elongation (%) – 325 MD

From professional contractors and window installers to weekend do-it-yourselfers, Presto’s Window Protection Film is an ideal product to eliminate messy clean-ups and protect your windows.

Typical Applications:

• Commercial and Residential Construction
• Manufactured Housing
• Office Buildings
• Stucco, Brick & Acid Washing
• Interior & Exterior Painting
• Door & Window Manufacturing
• Hotels/ Motels
• Building Renovations

Our customer service experts are ready advise you on the best products for your specific needs.  We offer product samples so you can easily evaluate which protective film will work for your window protection needs.  Call us toll-free at (800) 331-1373, or tell us about your company and we’ll have a representative contact you.

Economy grade general purpose tape designed for packaging, bundling, holding, splicing, masking and labeling for home, school and industry.
Presto Tape offers a wide selection of pressure sensitive film tape for wholesale and distribution. Including Presto’s Duct Tape is a multi-purpose tape and General purpose masking tape.

Presto Tape offers a specialty line of surface-protection films. One of our largest categories is carpet protection films which we manufacture for a variety of uses.

Our temporary carpet protection film products are designed to protect synthetic carpets from tracked-in dirt, spills, dust and damage during high-traffic conditions. The polyethylene film is a special blend which is resistant to tears and punctures from sharp items such as tools or high heels. The film includes an acrylic adhesive system which allows for clean, easy removal. This product can protect for up to 45 days.

Features of carpet protection film:

• Protects Carpets from Dirt, Spills, Dust and Other Damage
• No Sticky Residue After Removal
• 2 or 3 mils Thick
• High Adhesion
• Tensile of 11Lbs./In.
• Puncture Resistant

Clear Film Available in 6 Sizes:

• 24″ X 200′ Carpet Protection Film (SQ FT: 400′)
• 24″ X 200′ Carpet Protection Film (SQ FT: 400′)
• 24″ X 500′ Carpet Protection Film (SQ FT: 1000′)
• 36″ X 200′ Carpet Protection Film (SQ FT: 600′)
• 36″ X 500′ Carpet Protection Film (SQ FT: 1500′)
• 48″ X 500′ Carpet Protection Film (SQ FT: 2000′)
• 32″ X 200′ Stair Film (SQ FT: 534′)

From professional contractors to weekend do-it-yourselfers, Presto’s Carpet Protection Film is the ideal product to eliminate messy clean-ups and protect your carpets.

Typical Applications:

• Commercial and Residential Construction
• Manufactured Housing
• Summer Parties
• Auto Service Centers & Showrooms
• Hotels/Motels
• Trade Show Booths
• Building Renovation
• Entrance/ Exit Areas
• Restaurants
• Painting Projects
• Recreational Vehicles
• New Carpet Installation
• Boats
• Model Homes
• Office Parties
• Kennel Clubs
• Stairs
• Remodeling

What is Surface protection tape?

Surface protection tape, also known as surface protection film, is used to protect surfaces from many different hazards.  It is used in industries such as metal fabrication, electronics and appliances, high pressure laminates, HVAC air-ducts, marble and stone and plastics. Our duct and vent protective films, for example, are designed to seal off ductwork during storage, transportation and construction.  Our carpet protection film products are designed to protect synthetic carpets from tracked-in dirt, spills, dust and damage during high-traffic conditions.

Selecting A Surface Protection Tape

When shopping for surface protection tapes, you’ll have many different options to choose from. Measure the surface you need to protect first, before you purchase tape and consider the following factors:

1. Application Surface: What type of surface will the surface protection tape be used on. Different tapes are appropriate depending on the size and type of surface.
2. How is masking applied?
3. Temperature of application?
4. Length of time masking is on surface?
5. Exposure to UV Radiation/Sunlight?
6. Exposure to moisture?
7. Exposure to temperature after application? (Temperature Range & Duration)
8. Processing masked materials will encounter?
9. Is the material stored in a sheet or roll form?
10. Storage: How will the item be stored after the surface protection tape is applied. Consider storage temperature, and exposure to sunlight and moisture.
11. Target price range
12. Annual quantities

We can help you select a surface protection film

We can help you select the surface protection film which will best fit your product or use. Call us toll free at (800) 536-0594, or tell us about your product and a team member will get back to you with product recommendations. We can even send you a free sample of our recommendation so you can evaluate before placing your order.