First, let’s take a look at how double-sided tape got its name. It uses two adhesive sides to stick objects together that wouldn’t ordinarily stay put. That might sound useful in many cases, but you do have to be careful not to use it on surfaces where it will leave residue when you try to remove it or on materials that aren’t tolerant of adhesive chemicals. You also should never walk on surfaces covered with double-sided tape—it can damage floors and carpets. And, if you plan to use it outdoors, make sure you don’t get caught in rain or other precipitation. The tape won’t hold up well under water and could come off as soon as moisture hits it. If you need something for outdoor projects like these, consider using a weatherproof glue instead.

Double-sided tape is any pressure-sensitive tape that is coated with adhesive on both sides.[1] It is designed to stick two surfaces together, often in a way which is not visible in the end product, due to it being in between the objects rather than overlaying them.

This allows for neater-looking projects and better craftsmanship. Double-sided tape can be either thin or dimensional. Dimensional tape is thicker, and is of particular use to retail and signage uses where it can be used to allow signs or displays to stand out with a 3-D effect.

Double-sided tape is created by applying a thin adhesive layer to each side of a carrier material. For example, double-sided tissue tape, an easy-to-rip double-sided tape,

is created by applying adhesive to two sides of tissue paper, which is then wound with a silicone paper to avoid it sticking to itself. Most adhesive tapes are manufactured in log form,