Packing Tape: Keep It Off Delicate Finishes

Choose the attachment surface

Identify where tape will attach: the box or protective wrapping, rather than directly on the item's paint or print without compatibility instructions.

Consider removal damage

Tape that holds well may leave residue or lift a surface layer when removed. Strong adhesion is not evidence that it is safe for every finish.

List sensitive finishes

List glossy, printed and piled surfaces and identify their barriers before taping. Do not treat purchase approval as permission to test an unknown adhesive on a new item. A print and raised decoration on the same item need their positions recorded before choosing a tape path. An exterior sealed-box photo cannot reveal adhesive contact beneath the wrapping.

Plan careful unpacking

Make the tape-removal point clear on the outer wrapping and avoid directing a cutting tool toward the item. The arrangement should allow careful unpacking without pulling on the finish.

Common questions

Sources to check

Product rules and transport conditions can change. Confirm current requirements before buying or shipping.

• www.fedex.com

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