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How do I protect the walls when painting the ceiling?
Painting a room usually starts with the ceiling, but if you aren’t painting the walls, you should...
Mission: Packaging 2017 – Mission 7: Seal Security in E-commerce
E-commerce has boomed over the past decade, and the trend won’t be slowing down! According to...
What does it mean for packaging tape to be “Good to the Core?”
When packaging pros refer to a roll of tape as being “Good to the Core,” they are referring to the...
Mission: HVAC 2017 – Challenge 5: What’s Trending?
Last month, we learned about the trend of reflective insulation, but for this challenge, we asked...
Why can’t I use general purpose duct tape on HVAC ductwork?
Duct tape is useful for repairing just about anything, but ironically, not for ducts. Although the...
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What does stucco tape failure look like?
In stucco applications, tape failure can take a few different forms. The most common is adhesive...
How do I protect floors when painting?
In order to protect your floors from spatters and stains, place a protective plastic sheet over...
Why can’t I use general purpose duct tape on HVAC ductwork?
Duct tape is useful for repairing just about anything, but ironically, not for ducts. Although the...
Mission: HVAC 2015 – Challenge Two: Tools of the Trade
Mistakes can be costly. That’s why choosing the right tools for the job is critical – to ensure...
How do I protect the walls when painting the ceiling?
Painting a room usually starts with the ceiling, but if you aren’t painting the walls, you should...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 – Challenge Six: Never Stop Improving
Packaging professionals and manufacturers are all-too familiar with Overall Equipment...
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What are the key issues manufacturers face with carton sealing?
Reacting to production slow-downs and unexpected issues is all in a day’s work for manufacturers...
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What’s the value of a UV-resistant stucco tape?
Many stucco tapes are constructed to with a UV-resistant backing because they are for use on...
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Why are some HVAC tapes printable?
Printability is an important consideration to HVAC tape manufacturers because it allows...
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Mission: HVAC 2017 – Challenge 4: Reflective Insulation
One of the current trends in HVAC is reflective insulation, a material that is used to wrap...
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How are double-sided tapes used in abatement?
Traditionally, building containment areas in abatement and remediation jobs has involved using two...
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How do I protect the walls when painting?
Protecting surfaces during a paint project can be accomplished by masking them off. It is vital to...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 – Challenge Five: Experience of Packaging
When you are shopping for something specific but don’t have a particular brand in mind, do you...
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What are the benefits of a tape management system?
Having a tape management system is a great way to optimize the efficiency of your production...
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How is tape used to seal reflective insulation on HVAC systems?
The ability of reflective insulation on HVAC ducts hinges on the effectiveness of the tape used to...
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Mission: HVAC 2017 – Challenge 3: Up to Code
Chris: Safety First For this mission, I interviewed local code enforcement officer Steven Gowan,...
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How do I apply painter’s tape in corners?
To apply painter’s tape in corners, start by running the first piece of tape along the...
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How are duct tapes used in abatement?
One of the most versatile types of tape, duct tape is often used in abatement and restoration jobs...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 – Challenge 4: Packaging Gets Flexible
Flexible packaging has become one of the fastest growing trends in the packaging industry, and...
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How are stucco tapes tested?
Stucco tapes go through a variety of both physical tests and application tests. Physical tests...
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What causes tape waste? Are stub rolls normal?
Manufacturers tend to accept tape waste as a status quo in the industry – and as a result, the...
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Mission: HVAC – Challenge 2: HVAC around the Nation
Have you ever had your Air Conditioning unit malfunction during the hottest week of summer? Ever...
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What is the difference between application and service temperature?
In HVAC work, the application and service temperature of your HVAC tape might not be the same, and...
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How are packaging tape and strapping tape used in abatement jobs?
Packaging and strapping tapes are great additions to the toolbox for restoration and...
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How long can I leave painter’s tape up before painting? After painting?
When it comes to paint projects, it is best to apply and remove painter’s tape in a fairly...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 – Challenge Three: Packaging Gets Smart, Active, and Intelligent
We don’t always notice the strategy and practicality that goes into the packaging of items that we...
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What is the difference between cloth stucco tape and polyethylene stucco tape?
Cloth stucco tapes and polyethylene (PE) stucco tapes are both useful for stucco application, but...
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What are the risks of opening a carton with a knife?
An often overlooked case sealing issue that many organizations face is damage due to sharp...
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What is LEED? Does it matter?
The term “LEED” stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a certification...
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Mission: HVAC – Challenge 1: A Glimpse of the Future
Our Mission: HVAC students have just completed their first mission! To start off their time, we...
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What is the difference between abatement and restoration?
While often lumped together as one category, abatement and restoration projects actually have some...
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Does paint have to be dry before I remove the painter’s tape?
No, in fact it is best if the tape is removed from the painted surface before it has dried. This...
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Mission: Packaging 2017 – Challenge Two: Making Packaging Sustainable
With Earth Day just around the corner, we asked our Mission: Packaging students to do some...
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What are the key qualities to look for in a stucco tape?
Stucco application can be messy, making it essential to find the right tape to stand up to the...
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What is a case sealer?
Primarily used for industrial packaging, a case sealer is a piece of equipment that is used to...
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