| Road Surface Marking Tape Comparison Chart *Prices may not reflect current market prices. Based on the retail price per linear foot of 4 inch pavement tape. |
| Type |
Minimum
Thickness |
Material
Description |
Traffic
Volume |
Recommended
Uses |
ApproximatePrice Per Ft* |
| Removable Pavement Tapes (for temporary applications) |
| Wet Reflective |
25 mils
(.64 mm) |
Reflex-reflective film with larger and brighter glass beads on conformable metallic backing. |
Moderate |
Ideal for road construction marking new traffic patterns where visibility is paramount, such as dangerous curves. Enhanced visibility on wet roads as compared to economical grade. |
$0.49 |
| Economical Grade |
12 mils
(.3 mm) |
Reflective film with smaller glass beads on conformable metallic backing. |
Light to moderate |
Short-term road construction projects in areas of light traffic. |
$0.36 |
| Durable Grade |
30 mils
(.76 mm) |
Rubber Base with Glass Beads and Anti-Skid Particles |
Medium volume, slow speed traffic. |
Road construction projects up to 12 months duration. |
$0.91 |
| Economical Grade Black Out Mask |
12 mils
(.3 mm) |
Matte non-reflective surface with conformable metallic backing. |
Light to moderate |
Recommended for short-term road construction zones requiring average durability. |
$0.34 |
| Durable Grade Black Out Mask |
30 mils
(.76 mm) |
Rubber Base with Non-reflective matte surface. |
Medium volume. |
Recommended for long-term road construction zones requiring extra durability, for a maximum service period of 12 months. |
$0.87 |
| Parking Lot Tapes |
| Economical Grade Parking Lot Tape |
12 mils
(.3 mm) |
Reflective film with smaller glass beads on conformable metallic backing. |
Light to moderate |
Economical option for parking lot striping. |
$0.36 |
| Durable Grade Parking Lot Tape |
30 mils
(.76 mm) |
Rubber Base with Glass Beads and Anti-Skid Particles |
Medium. |
Recommended for parking lots experiencing medium volume traffic. |
$1.15 |
| Permanent Highway Tapes |
| Durable Grade Highway Tape |
60 mil (1.52 mm) |
Rubber Base with Glass Beads and Anti-Skid Particles |
Medium to heavy. |
This moderate grade tape is suitable for use on most roads and highways. |
$1.19 |
| Extended Life Highway Tape |
90 mil (2.29 mm) |
Rubber Base with Glass Beads and Anti-Skid Particles |
Heavy |
This heavy grade tape provides exceptional durability in the most demanding traffic conditions. Heaviest grade of road surface marking tape available. Used in primarily for marking highways and intersections. |
$1.79 |
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