Tape peeling because surface was dusty

Tape peeling usually means the surface was dusty, wet, cold, oily, or the tape was wrong. Fix the condition before retaping.

Stop if

• This tape is peeling from dust/condition. Do you want the surface cleaned and resealed with the approved material?

Watch out

• Do not tape over tape that is already peeling.

Check

• Peel back failed/loose tape if directed.
• Clean and dry the surface.
• Check tape type/label.
• Reapply with approved material and pressure.
• Ask if mastic or another method is required instead.

Steps

• Peel back failed/loose tape if directed.
• Clean and dry the surface.
• Check tape type/label.
• Reapply with approved material and pressure.
• Ask if mastic or another method is required instead.

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